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Root canal infection after 10 years??
Hi, I had a root canal done on an upper right molar 10 years ago. The crown came off around 3 years back. Around a week ago, another dentist cleaned and filled the tooth, took impression for a new crown. From yesterday, I am having an ulcer exactly at the root tip of that tooth. I went back to the dentist this morning and she assured it's not a fistula/infection, but looks more like an ulcer. But, I am still worried.
Is it possible to get an infection after 10 years of root canal? Kindly help.
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Ya there is an every chance of reinfection..get an x-ray.to get the condition..of the tooth
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Its not becoz of rct , by all likelihood it is because of NEGLECT!
Crown came off 3 years ago!
What were you waiting for?
Thats what it is all about!
Dentistry is two way branch, both dentist and patient share the responsibility for success
Your dentist knows better , Nevertheless take
A second opinion before you get crown fixed!
Take the medicines or ointments prescribed!
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Yes it is possible
But do not jump to a conclusion
Wait for a couple of days for the ulcer to heal or else visit a dentist
Next Steps
apply chlohex 2% gel three times a day for a week
use mucopain before eating...the irritation will reduce
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do not keep on touching it with anything
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Dr. Priya Kumari Sinha
Dental Surgeon
8 yrs exp
Delhi
Yes it is possible to get infected after 10years. Firstly you should go for x ray of that tooth. If there is infection, re rct procedure may be done.
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Dr. Aaditya Sokal
Dentist
4 yrs exp
Indore
Consult your dentist for these if it is a ulcer or infection he/she should prescribed u medication accordingly.
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