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Am experiencing severe pain in my last tooth due to gum swelling which happen afer root canal. Its been 3 weeks now that i m having this pain. Attaching some photos for you to have look n advise. Thanks

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Kindly get the root canal filling removed & retreat BEFORE FILLING AGAIN once symptoms have gone ...  Read More

Few days before i had pain in my masculine, and swollen on my face. when i consult to a doctor, He suggest to me root canal, filling, capping. but remain swelling on my face after root canal. what should i do?

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I had undergone root canal - 1st time the doctor didn't notice the entire root depth. Hence the tooth got reinfected. Then he did root canal again on the same tooth. Now i am experiencing swelling and pain, hence he ia suggesting to remove the tooth. Can you please provide a solution for the above scenario. Thank in advance !

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Visit an ENDODONTIST ( ROOT CANAL SPECIALIST ) around your locality. He'l confirm you whether Re-treatment can be done or tooth has to be removed. Don't get confused. Sometimes, infections are persist ...  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 did a root canal 15days back wherein there was no swelling. Post which after 10 days I got my tooth filling done wherein the swelling and pain has risen. What could be the reasons? Am already consulting a doctor but need a second advice

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The infection shouldn't have been removed during root canal treatment When it got sealed with filling pain and swelling increased ...  Read More

I am having a severe toothache, i have undergone root canal treatment a week ago. Still facing the pain severely unbearable.

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Generally there are no incidences of severe pain except in exacerbating inflations. ...  Read More

My root canal treatment and capping is completed since 2 days of 4 teeth of upper jaw (incisors and canines) But there's swelling to upper lip since yesterday doctor told me to have salt water gargles, but swelling is increased and it's difficult for me to breathe Pain is stopped but it's still swollen pls help me to decrease it

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There is problem with the treatment or some other tooth is affected which might b unnoticed,u kindly visit Ur dentist asap.After rct n cap swelling doesn't happen. ...  Read More

I m undergoing root canal treatment and have finished with first sitting but i am facing severe pain from last 2 days

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Take aceclofenac 100 mg for immediate pain relief..let the entire root canal procedure be finished, your pain will subside completely..don't worry..if the pain is severe even after medication, consult ...  Read More

Its my second vist for dentist for root canal and i have pain in my tooth after the second day process of root canal and its cant control by pin killer (ketorol dt) is this pain is common by this process

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Usually pain is expected for 2-3 days after root canal treatment due to cleaning and preparation of canal.. ...  Read More

Severe tooth pain after root canal, unable to tolerate could you please tell me what to do , I am taking lyser-d tablet even though pain is sommuch

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Consult your specialist who has done RCT. There might be some infection which needs to be attended. ...  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 mRi report Imaging Findings:- There is loss of normal lumbar lordosis with straightening of spine. There is loss of normal hyperintense signal on T2W images noted involving L5-S1 lumbar intervertebral discs - suggestive of desiccation. Schmorl nodes seen at superior endplate of L4 and inferior endplate of L3 vertebral body. L5-S1: Posterocentral

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We cant tell management based on this report, Need clinical and radiological assessment.always mention your concern and since how long does it bothering u? Avoid forward bending activities, lifting we ...  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

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