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I had my root canal done on April 2023 for 2 teeth. Often teeth/gums starts bleeding. Is it normal to bleed like this ? Is root canal reinfected or is this a symptom root canal failure.

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Gum bleeding is not normal and If your gum is swollen with respect to RC treated-teeth, then it might be a case of reinfection ...  Read More

Can any one guide us whether root canal cause cancer or any deaseses. If yes then why doctors suggest for root canal if not then why lots of things posted in Internet about root canal. What is the symptoms of root canal and dental bridges failure.

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Hi Root canal is not at all scary or dangerous and doesn't lead to cancers also I think you might have got wrong information Root canal treatment usually done for decay tooth involving nerve of that ...  Read More

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Here is my 3D xray report. As per report root canal is over extended but doctor is saying it is over extended to make sure that infection at the end get clean . As per him he has added some medicine over there thats why report is saying over extended. And for the 2 nd point he is saying i need to go under a small surgery for labial bone part. Pleas

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Over extension of the root canal filling material doesn't happen usually. A small amount of over extended filling won't cause any trouble usually. There is a limit for that!!! If the infection around ...  Read More

Here is my 3D xray report. As per report root canal is over extended but doctor is saying it is over extended to make sure that infection at the end get clean . As per him he has added some medicine over there thats why report is saying over extended. And for the 2 nd point he is saying i need to go under a small surgery for labial bone part. Pleas

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Please share what is your age and what symptoms you have to be able to guide you..as it is pertinent here. May be share the actual image too so that severity of overextended filling can be commented u ...  Read More

What is root canal .advantage of root canal cost of root canal price of root canal how many years it will last. Which is better root canal or extraction

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Obviously root canal is better option.. Because if u lost ur original tooth u will not get it back. ...  Read More

As I need to go under a root canal..But afraid very much... What to do now.. Can you please explain me

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Hello there. I can understand your concern. You don't need to go under a root canal. You need to undergo a root canal. What you need to do now is "just undergo the root canal" Here is the explain ...  Read More

Root canal teatment. I suffering teeth problem i want to change my teefh or root canal treatment apply

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What is the exact problem? If Dentist suggest you Root canal treatment then go for it.After RCT tooth pain will resolve and It's life increased. ...  Read More

I am a 18 year old female suffering from toothache on and off. I have heard people saying that if you have toothache, generally it ends up in root canal. Is it true that all toothaches end in a root canal? When should one get a root canal done? Why should you get a root canal done?

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Hi mam... Usually toothache occurs when the caries reaches the pulp layer(Deep layer which contains nerves).... Root canal treatment is the CONSERVATIVE TREATMENT which will remove the infected pu ...  Read More

In pregnancy root canal had no side effects to mother or baby. Pls tell me about that. M very confused about the root canal.

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Make ur mind very clear that root canal doesn’t have any side effect for mother as well as the baby ... But when ur planning for it is more important 2 trimester is the safe period . But still it ca ...  Read More

My doctor advised me to go for root canal is it so painful. After undergoing root canal how many days does pain exists?

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It will be lesser painful than the pain you must be suffering now . Treatment will be done under local anaesthesia so you won’t feel much pain . After the treatment for couple of days you May feel sli ...  Read More

Hello doctor i had a root canal treatment over a month ago and after that my mouth is not opening properly so after that i went to doctor for this he told me this is TMJ problem so he prescribe me ZERODOL TH8 i took it for seven day 2 times a day but my mouth still not opening completely please share any medicine or any treatments

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Hi sir it seems like you had a lock jaw ( based on history given) .You need to visit a dentist and get it treated properly to improve your mouth opening. Do you have any pain while mouth opening beca ...  Read More

Re root canal have done for pre molar and molar .. premolar done 10 years back and molar 5 years back. Re root canal done 3 months back. Is the still infection there or it started reducing? Im scared if infection is there and I get sepsis . Pls help me

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Hello ma'am I can only tell whether the infection has subsided or not by comparing with your previous xrays. Since it's re root canal and 3 months is over could you tell me whether you have any sympt ...  Read More

Please help me...my age is 23...I have impacted wisdom teeth which caused decay in back side of 2nd molar...now doctor suggesing extraction of wisdom teeth...and saying we will remove decay..then will tell if root canal needed or filling...more chances of rct...please help.me...as.i don't want to go for root canal

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Hi sir based on the details given , first you need to remove the wisdom tooth . Then your xray shows that the decay is more deep ( reaching near the pulp region ).So whenever a decay is reaching near ...  Read More

Can I take Niftas 100 during and before and after root canal treatment Have mild UTI but my root canal is in 2 days So can I take Niftas

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Hello, Yes, you can take Niftas 100 mg during Root canal treatment for urinary tract infection ( UTI )as there is no direct conflict between Nitrofurantoin and Root canal treatment. ...  Read More

In root canal, which cap is good- metallic and ceramic or only ceramic.pls suggest which is better.is it necessary to put cap

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The physical properties of both the material are almost the same, with few differences. Full Ceramic caps are more aesthetically appealing, majorly advised for the tooth in the smile region(front tee ...  Read More

Could anyone please help how much does it cost for a root canal? And does the capping incur extra charges in addition to root canal?

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Root Canal would cost you 2500 rupees at anupam dental clinic & implant centre , behind axis bank iim road , lucknow . Also, the charges for the cap are extra, and there are different types of cap ...  Read More

Hello dr... I had suffering with disc bulge in l4 l5 and s1,for past 6months...now I am facing pain in my neck region, and i cantable to rotate my neck. I cant able to bear the pain... Now my doubt is can i get ift...i have a broken teeth in which i had root canal before 3years... Can i get the ift if i have broken root canal teeth...?also i have a

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ALREADY ANSWERED. PHYSIOTHERAPY SESSION ADVISABLE. Tab eterocoxib Mr two times a day after food for ten days or as required. Sit in sunlight. Locally apply Volini spray two times ...  Read More

My 4.8yr old has been recently suggested by a paediatric dentist to do root canal and she is also complaining of pain of the teeth. Should we do it? Since it is a milk teeth we are thinking about it.

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I need to ask few more questions before answering your query. Early consultations can prevent complications. Kindly contact me on whatsapp chat (84960595sixfive) Dr Faisal Zoheb MBBS , MD PAEDIATRI ...  Read More

Rct infection symptoms ... After 2 day and and head feel pressure at that side and discontinue pain in head and neck feel discomfort

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Hello Please visit the dentist for the treatment ...  Read More

My 3-year-old daughter recently had a root canal performed due to a cavity problem and swelling. The procedure was done under IVF anesthesia. However, about a week ago, a gum boil appeared, and it has increased slightly in size. I'm concerned and would like to know what steps I should take." 3 teeth had root canal 2 lower and one upper teeth but in

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Hi, You need to go back to your dentist for a review. ...  Read More

My 4 year daughter ku root canal. I feel guilt. It's because of me. Ll it cause any health issue. I'm feeling bad

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Hi If needed it should be done. But u didn't mention clearly. If ur dentist approves and if child needed root canal according to them then it should be done. Don't worry and don't feel bad May be u ...  Read More

Hi dr 2 months back I got a root canal treatment done..the pain was there for 8 days or so..after that there was no pain.. Now after 2 months..I am again having the pain..I can't chew anything with that teeth. Pain increases mainly at night. Pls suggest what can be done

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Re RCT is needed. Consult a dentist or book an appointment. ...  Read More

Hi doc, 6 months back my son had a tooth abscess so we did a root canal . But now again in root canal teeth there is a tooth abscess and he has pain . What is the next procedure??

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A well done root cal rarely fails. In case of failure it is best to approach a specialist in root canal treatment (MDS in Conservative dentistry and Endodontics) First the Endodontist will rule out de ...  Read More

Need to do a root canal my jaw Please help on this.and cashless available in your hospital Please let me know

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yes sir, we do single sitting completely painless root canal treatment with latest advanced tech available. Cashless facility is not there, we can use provide you with the bill for the treatment. ...  Read More

I have regular cycle of 28-29 days. Last week I underwent root canal treatment with local anaesthesia and antibiotics and pain killers. Am experiencing spotting from 19th day of my cycle on and off. Is it normal? Is it because of the treatment? Because I have regular periods always.please suggest.

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Hi Doc I did my Root canal in May'24, Oct'24 the cap came off and repasted. Now Dec'24 it seems a corner portion broken. I have attached the pic. I have opted for tooth coloured metal cap. Doc said it will have a bit metal visibility and to ignore. But now followed by these issues. Please guide me. Back wisdom tooth.

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Hi, The ceramic has chipped off from the crown. Visit your dentist and get it checked. ...  Read More

Hi doc, my son had swollen gums . Consulted dentist and suggested for root canal. 1st seating done .next day observed swelling near cheeks of my son . Consulted doc again did open dressing . Any suggestions plz i m really scared y it is so ??

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Dont not worry as infection in root canal cn cause swelling in gums n face…. ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, My root canal crown and filling have come out. I am feeling pain . So my dentist have given me a course of Augmentin 625 and Enzoflam for 3 days. I have completed 3 day course. Can I again take these tablets for 2 more days after a gap of 5-6 days if I feel tooth pain as I am traveling?

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It is not advisable to take medications without prescription.Medication can only give a temporary relief. ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, My root canal filling and crown have come out. So I am feeling pain and sensitivity in the infected tooth. I am out of station for few days. So my dentist has given me a course of Augmetin tablet and Enzoflam tablet for 3 days. Will I be able to travel without pain and sensitivity after taking this course?

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Hello For the precaution you can only take enzoflam for 3 days.. and antibiotics is not necessary for initial basis. ...  Read More

My father underwent angioplasty 2 years ago. Now he is going through root canal as he had a severe toothache.But the dentist did not give any antibiotics.Tomorrow it is the last sitting of him.Should he ask his dentist for antibiotics? I am afraid as he had TVCAD. Without antibiotics can anything serious happen?

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No it varies on how much infection is there in the tooth.. But it’s always better to have antibiotics so that there’s no chance of infection… ...  Read More

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