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My root canal tooth is infected and paining . Often the pain is repeating . There is no cap fixed for the tooth.

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Not placing a crown could have led to micromanage and reinfection. You need to get retreatment done ...  Read More

Hi, my molar tooth keeps paining even after doing root canal. After root canal cap was fixed but do to pain started I went to here asked to remove it. There is hole in teeth and now after 4 month it again started paining. If root canal is done then why it is paining is that the case whether it is not done properly...

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Some times due to high points present in occlusal portion of cap also it may cause pain. Get it checked with your dentist. ...  Read More

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My wife has gone through root canal, after root canal she is suffering from severe pain in the same tooth. She took Augmentine antibiotic for 5 days. Along with pain killer. Now she is taking pain killer Ketorol - DT.

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It could be over instrumentation or still infection persists in that tooth, you should get an x Ray and post it along which will clear everything about Root Canal. ...  Read More

I have tooth pain and swelling during root canal treatment. Unfortunately Dr. has pour too fluride in tooth after that feeling too much pain & swelling.

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This looks like a endodontic flare up. Get a dentist to evaluate it . ...  Read More

I have undergo root canal treatment for 2 Days and the tooth is sealed now. The doctor that I might experience pain for next two days. But it is severe and reduces for 6 hrs when keterol dt is taken. Is it normal

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Hello. Sometimes after root canal treatment, pain may persist for a few days ( about a week). If your pain does not reduce in intensity in next 2-3 days you should visit your dentist for a follow-up. ...  Read More

I had gone a root canal ,that got over ,but i am feeling a severe pain ,doctor is telling there was some enfaction at the root of tooth,so she suggested 2 tablet of Ketorol dt ,should i take it or not,how long it will take for get better

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Hi. That's true. There will be little pain after root canal . But slowly it will reduce once the infection goes down. It's better you take some antibiotics also. Ketorol dt is a good drug. Take it onl ...  Read More

I have undergone root canal treatment in delhi but after treatment there is a dull pain in my tooth. I told my dentist in Delhi and he told it is inflammation but I feel little pressure on y tooth and pain too. Please suggest!

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Hi. It could be inflammation as your dentist suggest. Also it could be that the filling or the crown if done can be little high. So wait for few days. If it doesn't subside than consult a dentist near ...  Read More

I got root canal done five years back on the lower jaw. I got a cap placed as well. Now I kinda started feeling pain at that tooth. I do brush neat. What can be the reason for this and what can be the possible treatment that can be done and does it have pain? Thanks in advance

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Don't worry...go to a dentist and get an x-ray of that tooth to find the cause. Sometimes pain is common and it will be gone in 2to 3 days. ...  Read More

I have undergone root canal treatment 2 years back. Doctor told me food got stuck in-between (gums) the molar tooth which is root canaled and new tooth is coming out. It is paining. My doubt is that the doctor did not put the cap perfectly.

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Get an X-ray done of the tooth concerned,,as far as regarding new tooth you are talking about,,I donot think it may be the case as at this age,,there is no eruption of a tooth.Consult another dentist ...  Read More

Dear doctor, i am getting pain in my tooth, i had root canal for the same one year ago, when chewing food very sharp pain , i had consulted a dentist , he took an xray and said no need to worry there is no infection . he gave two tablets cefakind 250 and ketorol dt . i taken the course for two days still problem persists. am worried please advise

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It may be due to improper rct procedure And high point Consult. A dentist and clear the prblm ...  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

No lingering pain..only when tight clenching and cold sensitivity...that too for brief time...2 3 second

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There is a cavity in the last tooth as seen on the X-ray. Please consult a dentist and get the tooth filled. ...  Read More

Pain only while.tight chewing and if cold.food...onlh for 2 3 second...please evaluate and help...wisdom tooth has been removed which was impacted

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Hello! The pain Seems to be from the distal aspect of the second last molar. Would advice to avoid extreme hot or cold food or beverage from that side. Also, get it evaluated by the dentist. Requi ...  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

I had done Root canal 10 years ago. All was good. Last few months pimple type bump come out on the Gum. Few days it stays and then blood comes out and it goes away. No pain no issue. I checked with Dentist who did RCT. She did x ray. It came good. So she said to do this CTscan. Please can anyone guide me what to do? Dentist said to remove all 3 too

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Hello! Lesion is involving furcation. Would advise removal followed by rehabilitation. Would recommend a personalised treatment since you are here for a limited period. ...  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

This is not paining .it pain only while I chew food . It doesn't have a pus type symptom ... Should I go for root canal or plaster the tooth

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Hello The tooth is severely infected that we need to get the tooth extracted. We cannot perform filling or root canal treatment on the tooth ...  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 can cost you from 3000 to 7000 depending on the clinic Capping also starts from 2500 to 10000k ...  Read More

During my childhood, my front tooth (21) got cracked due to a fall. Later, because of an infection, that tooth had to be extracted. Many years later, the adjacent teeth (11 and 22) also became infected. The doctor performed surgery on the upper gums to remove the infection, and after performing Root Canal Treatment (RCT) on teeth 11 and 22, a bridg

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Based on your history and the current situation, the preferred approach is to surgically remove the cyst above teeth while aiming to preserve tooth 22, provided the tooth is healthy and restorable. Ex ...  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

After my pregnancy my tooth got broken and I felt severe pain, so I checked with dentist they informed i should bear the pain till 4th month and after they can perform root canal with gynaecologist advises.. is there any other possibilities to get rid of my pain. I used to take dolo 650 still my pain remains same

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You may consult with your gynecologist regarding other medicine which you can take..please don't take any medicine on your own. ...  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

Hi. I have attached my opg here. Can anyone confirm from the opg whether my lower right wisdom tooth removal will result in nerve injury? I am anxious about it. Have no problem with the wisdom tooth till now.l but there's a big cavity. Looking for suggestions. Should I wait till the pain comes or remove it. Pls suggest. Thanks in advance.

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The third molar on the lower left side is impacted and also has deep caries. The roots of the tooth are close to mandibular canal. Instead of waiting for the pain or infection it's better to visit a D ...  Read More

I had undergone root canal treatment of the lower molar and after one session of root canal, I was told that I have to do wisdom tooth extraction to accommodate the crown. I did root canal and wisdom tooth extraction with tooth grafting done. Now I have developed a swelling near the extraction site and I was advised to take x ray which I did as se

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The upper wisdom tooth does not seem to show any infection. The lower wisdom tooth extraction and the root canal of the tooth ahead of it was required as the decay was too deep for just a filling. ...  Read More

Hello Dr, I had my tooth cap done in Feb this year. From the last 2 days, I started feeling pain especially on pressure and bite. Gum also swelled. I went to dentist and had xray done, he said root canal not properly done. Sent the xray to my dentist who did all this, he said xray is proper...minor infection can be there and gave me medicine.

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Hi, There is mild infection around the tooth. Take the medication as prescribed. ...  Read More

My daughter is 7 yrs old . We did Root canal for a milk molar teeth and five fillings for the remaining teeth 45 days back . Now she is telling pain over the crown . Consulted a dentist . He told that the teeth is good after percussion . The pain may be from nearby moth ulcer . Today she is telling opposite side milk molar teeth pain. Pls guide . W

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This may be due to Root Canal Treatment Failure. ...  Read More

I did my root canal treatment before 3years...now that teeth got broken.. Niw my doubt is can i do MRI scan if i havebroken root canal teeth... Pls tell me im suffering wuth backpain byt i feel fear on taking mri with my broken tooth

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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

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