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I have a dental filling from 2 years. Should I go for root canal or continue with dental filling only As of now it is fine

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If filling is of permanent nature and If no pain or any other problem than you can wait. ...  Read More

Toothache after root canal and filling teeth constantly. What are the reasons for that. I got toothache after filling before that it wasn't.

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Could be for many reasons. High in occlusion, Proper Root canal not done, fracture of the tooth etc. Kindly visit ur dentist again and seek his/her opinion. If u r Still not satisfi ed then change ur ...  Read More

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How much will be the approximate cost of tooth filling and root canal respectively? Also teeth cleaning

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Cost of treatment depends upon various factors.. It depends upon the size and location of the cavity, tooth involved, complexity of the canals, expertise of the dentist etc.. Apart from these, it also ...  Read More

I'm having cavity in my tooth. Whether filling is advisable or root canal? What is the cost for both the treatments?

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Hi there.. Cavities if small can be easily taken care with normal restorations which do not require any complex procedures. When the decay is in the enamel and dentin but it's not approaching the nerv ...  Read More

I m very afraid of permanent filling of root canal I know it doesn't pain but the hot filling and burnt smell gives me anxiety is there any other way to permanently seal your tooth . I have had my temporary filling done Please advice

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Burnt smell and hot filling might have been the obturation( packing and sealing of rct) and not permanent filling. Permanent filling is usually light cured composite material which is odourless and no ...  Read More

Root canal failed tooth shaking now. Need to consult and take advise as what is next procedure . Can we get some advise

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go back for a Consult. cannot advice without oral check-up. ...  Read More

When does a tooth qualify for Root Canal procedure ? Can someone explain in simple steps, so that a common man can understand ?

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Before answering I would like to give a little information about the tooth. The tooth has three parts. First The outer covering commonly known as enamel which protects (second) the inner living tissu ...  Read More

I was taking treatment of root canal, i left it without filling it. Now new doctor says you should remove that teeth and take a new one by looking at x ray. Kindly suggest

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Ur dentist is mostly right. No one suggests to get tooth removed unless prognosis is very poor. Still if u want to be sure cross check with an experienced dentist. ...  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

In my 1st molar tooth I got the root canal done in October 2017 and asked the doctor to do the normal filling as the cost of the crown in Delhi was too high. I've yet not received any problem in my tooth. Could it create a problem for me in future because I am planning to get it done in the month of may? Can it cause anything serious becaus I've al

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You can get the crown done in May. But please don’t ignore as root canal teeth are brittle and if the tooth is not capped then there is risk of fracture of the w. ...  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

Do I need to get filling? As I got filling in my different teeth but dentist didn't told to get for this

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No need for filling as of now. But try keeping the area clean and tell your dentist to do enameloplasty. Dentist will make a smooth area so that food doesn’t get trapped into it ...  Read More

Is the filling right of it has wear off I have got filling on 29 Jan. So it right or I need to visit dentist

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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 got a root canal done 2 months back , there is mild pain every time i eat something , but few minutes later it get back to normal also there is little gap b/w so food get stuck sometimes. Is that normal after a root canal procedure?

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Pain might be because of food lodgement as u said there is a gap . It’s better u get a cap done on the tooth so gap will be closed and ur problem is resolved. If pain is because of biting then we need ...  Read More

I had my root canal 2 months ago, i had my dental cap after a month from RCT, after 10 days of filling procedure, i had mild pain while biting on one edge of tooth. After dental cap, this mild pain come and go. When we touch the tooth, there is no pain. Even when i start biting, i feel pain intially, then pain goes away. It is not continuous pain,

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Did you had any pain after rootcanal procedure? If yes then did it subside before crown placement? If you have any x ray please share ...  Read More

Hello doctor I had gone through root canal process. Today I had root canal filling.. but now I'm having slight pain is it normal. Doctor suggested me take paracetamol incase pain occures. I'm breastfeeding mother.

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Cannot say anything without seeing the case clinically if the Root canal is not completed slight pain is normal as chances are the canals need more cleaning but pain after the completion of treatment ...  Read More

I think I need need dental fillings done due to cavity and large pits in my teeth .is it painful procedure? Do dentist give injections for it ? I am very nervous about the procedure.

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No,it is not painful,nothing to worry about. generally there is no local anesthesia given for filling,but if your filling is deep then you might require one. ...  Read More

Dear doctor ,My son had very bad cavity an boil with pus on his gum ,we met dentist and he did root canal an filling ,the next day he started having mild fever 99.1, 99.5 like this ,is root canal causes fever ?? Thank you

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The infection and response to the procedure could have resulted in mild fever. The treating doctor might have prescribed medicines also, please follow the schedule. Nothing to worry, this will subside ...  Read More

Dear doctor , My son age 6, yesterday we had taken him to dentist for tooth pain an pus in the gums an dr did Root canal an filling , today he has fever but he is saying no tooth pain , is root canal causes fever ??

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Patient's detailed medical history is required. It is recommended to consult a doctor professional through the Practo app or visit a local medical facility for a thorough evaluation. Please keep in mi ...  Read More

My root canal is scheduled this coming Friday..I'm very scared about the procedure as I have childhood fear from dentist and dentist chair ...should I talk about this to my dentist ? Give some tips how to remain calm 😭😭

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Hi, Yes you must discuss your fear with the dentist. This will help the dentist in keeping you calm during the procedure. A method that you can make from your side is listen to music so that your mind ...  Read More

Hi, I am 22 weeks now . already filled cavity in one of the tooth is removed and part of tooth also broken a week ago . I have little pain in that area now .can I do manual dental fillings / procedure during this time ? Will it affect my baby by any chance due to this procedure. Please recommend.

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Yes u can Safe ...  Read More

I had my wisdom tooth extracted and root canal done for an adjacent tooth yesterday. During the procedure my lip got burned. It doesn't pain but it looks bad. Is this permanent? Can I do something about it? Please advice.

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Is root canal treatment painful? What's the basic procedure for that. How many settings it will take?

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No root canal is not at all painful. It is done under local anaesthesia. And also you'll get prescribed few medicines during the sittings which can extend upto 4sittings maximum. ...  Read More

My sister had a tooth filling done about 4 years back. Now it is discoloured (turned black) and she was experiencing pain and her jaw had swelled. A doctor said that the filled tooth had cracked and leaked, leading to an infection. The medicines that were prescribed had reduced the pain and swelling. The doctor said my sister needed a root canal

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Hello In simple words, Root canal is a procedure to treat the infection that has progressed to the root(nerve) of the tooth. If she is experiencing pain and swelling, that means the infection has lea ...  Read More

My dentist has adviced me to go for root canal treatment.im really scared about the procedure .can you guys tell some things I may see that dentist should follow like drape etc .or how to calm myself.

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There is no need to be scared of a root canal treatment. Children and adults of all ages undergo the procedure routinely. It is just a way to save your tooth. It will help if you 1. talk to your dent ...  Read More

My age 30 years. I had teeth sensitivity. Dentist took x ray of my teeth and said my cavities are deep enough. She suggested for teeth filling. Today teeth filling was done. She said if pain persists then root canal has to be done. What are the dos and don'ts after teeth filling. Y did she prefer teeth filling if root canal is needed? I'm confused.

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Hello See thr r three layer in our tooth ,enamel dentin and pulp ,if cavities is under enamel and Dentin Thn filling is ok,if it reaches to pulp Thn rct .brush twice daily and rinse with water after ...  Read More

I am 50 yr old...I did my root canal with the temporary filling...due to some issues I could go for permanent filling and the pain started after 10 days of RCT so I went for re root canal by an endodontist 3 days back...pain was there but still did the permanent filling yesterday...taking those tablets...but the pain is severe...doctor is telling i

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Hello sir, The medication your dentist provided is for pain and healing …. But as you are telling that the pain did not subside even after taking it. I would advice you to go to your dentist and tell ...  Read More

I had a filling on right top side teeth. But doctor has not used any uv light for hardening. Whether is it a temporary filling or permanent filling.

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All permanent fillings do not need dental curing lights. The dentist must have used a self curing filling material for your permanent filling. Or he/she might have done a temporary filling. For confir ...  Read More

I have done a filling base dycol with gic. I am felling mild pain during bite .what should I do?plz suggest .pic uploaded. Molar teeth . Is filling high or low?

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On the day of filling,pain may occur usually it subsides.if pain present after 1 day ,visit your dentist,to check for highpoint, if there is severe continuous pain,rct has to be done. ...  Read More

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