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I am undergoing root canal treatment for my front tooth, will the doctor add crown for that tooth?

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A proper root canal treatment to the tooth needs a proper protection with a crown. ...  Read More

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

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I have been advised by doctor for root canal treatment. Can you please advise is it a safe procedure for my tooth? What should be my alternate options if I don't go for root canal?which is better root canal or tooth removal?

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Hello, considering your age and assuming that the tooth could be saved by root canal treatment I would suggest you to go ahead with the same. There is no effective alternative for RCT except that u ma ...  Read More

What is the cost and procedures of root canal treatment. Which crown is good for rct. And what is charges of different kind of crowns.

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Hi, Cost of root canal procedure varies according to clinic. In root canal procedures we removes the infected pulp and nerve in the root of the tooth, then cleans and shapes the inside of the root ...  Read More

I need to get a Root Canal Treatment for 2 teeth, would like receive more information on procedure, pricing and duration.

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Dear patient Root canal treatments can vary in cost and time depending from tooth to tooth Procedure-is simple and painless where we treat the nerve of your tooth We do have the latest types of las ...  Read More

I have been advised by dentist for root canal treatment. Can you please advise is it a safe procedure to carry out? What should be my alternate options if I don't go for root canal?

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Hi dear RCT is absolutely a safe procedure. You can get it done from an Endodontist (specialist in RCT). Option other than RCT is extraction (removal of tooth) which is advised if RCT is not possible ...  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

Root canal done already 2 years back without cap, do I need to go through root canal procedure again

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Not really if there is no pain. ...  Read More

Would like to do root canal treatment of the tooth. Need estimate on total cost and number of visits required for the procedure. Location : Wakad, Pune.

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Treatment cost vary from 2k to 10k and no. Of visits vary from 2 to 5 ...  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

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

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

I am going through the root canal treatment Which cap i need to use after the route canal in back teech . The doctor suggested me use Porcelain-fused-to-metal(PFM) . Should I use it. Is it MRI friendly. In any urgent case can I do mri ?? Pls suggest me pls. Which cap would be better ?

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Yes PFM is a good crown but zirconia may be better they are all MRI Friendly ...  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

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