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Root canal HELL
I just completed my 1ST sitting of RCT. It was hell during that pin insertion. Given anaesthesia 3-4 times.. still same.
Doctor was saying that pain was due to infection and pus. Now no pain.
But Am afraid of next sittings , is there any other way to get treatment without this much pain. The doctor is just 5 years experienced.
Pls help.
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If u have severe infection u will have pain
Take medicine as prescribed
As u have mentioned when pus is there anaesthesia doesn't work properly
Ur dr has started treatment, infection would subside
No need to fear
And there is nothing to worry about experience
Even if u go to 50 years practising dr and what if he doesn't know do properly
To my opinion it depends on individual skill
It's not that junior Drs cannot do well
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Pain can be caused.Continue your treatment. And take all medications properly as prescribed by your dentist .
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Pain can be caused due to pus ,infection ,of inflamed pulp which is situated in pulp chamber of your tooth. Continue your treatment. And take meds properly as prescribed by your dentist which is important. if pain persist than upload x-ray of the tooth for further diagnosis. Regards Dr Saurabh
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Plz see an endodontist ( root canal specialist) who can quickly diagnose and treat you comfortably using advanced techniques..
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Don't worry sometimes when pus and infection is there the local anaesthesia doesn't act fully.. don't worry next sitting will be less discomforting..
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Don't leave the rct in between get it finished
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You can take tab anxit.25 mg one hour before the treatment to allay your anxiety and a pain killer prior to the treatment..
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Do not worry it happens sometimes during first sitting of root canal treatment may be the tooth is infected or pus formation. Trust your dentist he/she will definitely do full justice.
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Do not worry. some time it does happen that if your tooth is infected then anesthesia does not act properly. there are other techniques also to deliver anesthesia in these situations but i am sure the dentist you have visited is experienced enough to handle these cases. take your medications on time and dont change the doctor mid-way. let him/her complete the treatment.
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trust your dentist.. it will be fine
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Local anaesthesia doesn't work properly sometimes in case of pus or infection.it should not be painful in next sittings.
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Continue with your treatment.
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Pain will subside consequently but make sure infection has been subsided and root canal treatment is perfect before crown.
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Sir, the pain is due to the infection and pus and its very common but it subsides slowly as you get the tooth cleaned and moreover if pus is present then local anaesthetic does not act properly . Dont worry complete your treatment .
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hello,
root canal pain decreases with the following sittings. so don't worry. now you have no pain. visit your dentist and complete the treatment. he will be able to help you with your problem.
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Dr. Saurabh Gupta
Dentist
14 yrs exp
Jaipur
Pain can be caused due to pus ,infection ,of inflamed pulp which is situated in pulp chamber of your tooth. Continue your treatment. And take meds properly as prescribed by your dentist which is important. if pain persist than upload x-ray of the tooth for further diagnosis. Regards Dr Saurabh
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tell your dentist about your doubts sure he will help u
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take meds properly as prescribed. and continue your treatment.
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Dr. Suman Makam
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23 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello,
As a Root canal specialist, I suggest you continue your treatment.Sometimes there could be discomfort/pain during the 1st sitting.You can upload your x-rays for any opinion from our end.
Regards
Dr Sumanmakam
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Dr. Shruti Joshi
Dentist
19 yrs exp
Thane
hi,The pain is due to infection present .get the root canal done in one sitting with Endodontist or root canal specialist as single sitting root canal is relatively painless procedure.
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Dr. Lakshmy Sanuj
Dentist
9 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi, Its very common in first appointment to have pain if lot of infection and pus is there. As, when infection is there the local anaesthesia doesnt act. That's y you where having pain. dont worry. Now you dont have any pain . So, it wont be so painful next time. plz visit the dentist and get the treatment completed .:)
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Dr. Nikhil Singhvi
Oral And MaxilloFacial Surgeon
13 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Five years is a good experience... Pain can be there as said by doctor...do your follow up... If pain isnt there now..it shouldnt be there further... Trust your doctor...dont trust google... You can upload your xrays so that we can comment further..thanks...
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