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I'm afraid of doing root canal treatment as I heard there is a lot of pain while procedure as well as after. I want to know about it. Also is it will affect bones or roots or other teeth? After doing it, should there is possibility of infection, decay again? Is there any other alternate solution instead of root canal for infected tooth?

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If done properly, root canal treatment is painless. If nerves of the tooth are removed properly and the decayed part of tooth is removed, tooth is saved. There's is nothing that RCT damages tooth, bon ...  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

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Is root canal the best solution. Will the treated tooth not have any other problem in the future. What are the after effects of a root canal.

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If ur complain is pain then the treatment would be root canal followed by a cap.usually root canal treated teeth doesn’t have any problem .there are no side effects . ...  Read More

I am getting water in mouth after root canal, am splitting for every 2 mins. What happened? Any side effects? Please suggest me.

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No side effects usually with RCT. Just relax and have a nap. Don't get stressed about it. Get well soon. ...  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

I got a root canal done when I was 15, I'm 18 and I have six cavities up till now and another root canal building up. What should I do for my teeth? Also, my root canal cap is very bulky, are there any side effects to it?

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If cavities are building up, you should visit a dentist immediately to avoid root canals. The cap needs to be assessed if it's bulky. Radiography assessment also needs to be done. ...  Read More

Doctor suggested me for root canal.. but after that I need to fit cap also...is this compulsory ? If not then any side effects ? N charges for cap ?? I m shocked dentist told me 4000 for root canal and 2500 for metal cap total 6500 for one tooth...any reasonable dentist in Pune ???

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Could you find the cost of a garra saree or a lawyer's document? Any specialised work that involves manual dexterity and not factory precision costs more. Anything that involves years of dedicated stu ...  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

Root canal treatment is completed how much time it will take to put a cap after root canal treatment

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Fixing or putting of cap will depend on how much of your tooth structure is destroyed post Root canal treatment . If it’s recommended that you need cap then you can fix it in few days time post root c ...  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

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

My father is a cardiac patient.He underwent angioplasty 2 years ago. Now he is going through root canal procedure as he was suffering from heavy toothache.He was not given antibiotics. Yesterday he was suffering from a little bit chest pain.His last sitting of rct is tomorrow.What should he do now?

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Thankyou for the question. His medical history is unknown to give the complete diagnosis. But taking a fitness from your respective cardiologist before performing a dental procedure is required . I wo ...  Read More

Hi , My baby is 5 month old and I did root canal today .I have been prescribed with acenext sp and cefix 200 .is it safe to take these medicine while breastfeeding ?

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Can root canal cause ALS?

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No root canal treatment is a treatment to relieve tooth pain it will not cause any serious disease when all the infection is drained out. Just don't let your tooth pain and swelling spread for too lon ...  Read More

I had a root canal 1 year back, now it started paining again, the pain was unbearable So i consulted the doctor, he took the xray and said there's reinfection and we have to do re root canal While i consulted another doctor in the morning they suggested that the tooth needs to be removed, re root canal won't help Should I get the tooth removed or t

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Need to see clinically also for signs of sinus/abscess formation then we can decide which one is best out of two. But yes Re-rct or extraction followed by implant is definite ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I have 2 cavities for left upper teeth. So consulted a dentist and they suggested for root canal for both teeth and not for a filling. Please check the attached opg and suggest me weather to go for root canal treatment or not. Thank you.

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Hello! RCT is required for both the teeth. ...  Read More

I completed root canal in upper molor tooth. Is it necessary to go for cap. Is there anynother alternative ti cap. If cap is the best way which cap is good. Metal+seramic or full ceramic (zirconia). Experts kindly advice.

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Post root canal treatment its better to go for crowns ( cap) especially in molar teeth since the masticatory load will be more and root canal treated cannot handle such load and might fracture.. There ...  Read More

I am having pain on the right side of the teeths. I had root canal treatment done in 2013. It's been 11 years now. What could be the reasons?

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Hello There may be re infection of the tooth X ray is needed to find the cause ...  Read More

Had my root canal treatment for my lower molar tooth cavity 2days back and having ketorol DT 10mg tablet twice a day, but pain is still there around the root canal treated tooth. But doctor told me that the debris in the cavity has been removed and now the tooth is dead so u can't feel any pain even on touching the tooth so the pain may be due to s

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Hello Please visit the dentist and take RVG of the tooth We can know the root cause once you get an xray ...  Read More

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