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You can get a second opinion, you can ask the dentist for the facts including any x-ray evidence. The first time I got a root canal over 40 years ago I am certain beyond doubt that I needed it. The dentist began drilling and I pointed out that he did not administer novacane. He said "Don't worry; you don't need it." It was a front tooth; I felt nothing. However, I don't recommend this method of proof in all cases. A root canal may be indicated even if there is some life left in the nerves.
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How much does a root canal hurt and how do you know if you need one?
my friend had a root canal and it started hurting so he went to the dentist and his mouth was sore for 16 hours
The dentist pulled your tooth with out telling you Can he do that?
NO, you need to know your options...could you have received a root canal to save the tooth...did he give you the option of an Implant?
How much does a failed root canal job cost?
Call the dentist that did your root canal or any current dentist. When the nerve dies the tooth turns grey. Then the tooth has to be pulled. Depending on where your 'root canal' is, you may need a bridge or implant. This was my experience. Cost would depend on the dentist fee and insurance consideration. Blessings.
I had a root canal on tooth days ago. Still taking strong pain pills and antibiotics. Dentist said he does not know anything else to do. Any suggestions?
First continue taking antibiotics, secondly if the root canal was completed you SHOULD NOT be having any pain at all. If your dentist does not know what else to do, you should search out another dentist that can help you. also if you are in that much pain that you need pain killers, something else could be going on. See another dentist as soon as you can, but stay on the antibiotics to be safe.
What are your options if you have a hole where a filling came out and you don't want a root canal as injections make you pass out?
You are going to have to have an injection whether you have the tooth pulled or root canal therapy. You really need to talk to your dentist to decide what is the best situation for your tooth. If it is just a case of a filling falling out though you shouldn't need root canal therapy but you might still need an injection for the repair of the tooth if the dentist needs to do any work to fill the cavity.
Should your dentist crown a painful tooth which has an old white filling without taking an x-ray or seeing if you need a root canal?
No.
What aptitudes do you need to become a dentist?
You need to get good grades in dental school and be a detail oriented person to become a dentist. You also need to have good social and customer service skills as many people are afraid of the dentist.
Do you need x-ray if you already have a root canal but your tooth broke and all you need would be cleaning in the tooth all i need would be crown?
You may not need the x-ray, but your dentist may need the x-ray to make a correct diagnosis and properly treat the tooth. Follow your dentist's recommendations and let him/her do what they do to fix your tooth.
What can you do to help from getting a root canal?
Brush and floss your teeth daily, and see your dentist regularly. If you get small cavities treated before they become too deep, you can avoid needing a root canal. Sometimes, though, the nerve in your tooth just dies and you need a root canal.
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i need a cheap dentist
I had a root canal 2 weeks ago and still have pain and a numb Jaw - what's wrong?
you could possibly have nerve damage you need to contact your dentist, NOW
How do you know when you need to go to the dentist?
When your teeth hurt and or you did not brush your teeth in a long time so if thease things happen to you, you should go to the dentist
