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The alternative to not having a root canal is quite often removal of the tooth, which I suggest is worse off than not having the tooth.
When a patient needs a "root canal", we really mean that the nerve is sick and must be removed in its entirety from the tooth, the empty space where it used to live cleaned and sterilized and finally sealed.
Without the removal of the nerve, the tooth may become infected from the inside out resulting in tooth loss, or the pain for the patient may become so acute that tooth removal is the only other option.
In summary, root canals are not bad for you.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 15y agoRoot canals don't hurt at all. The dentist numbs your tooth and mouth and you won't feel a thing. It's a piece of cake!
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∙ 9y agoNo root canal is not at all dangerous. Dentists recommend it only the time when infection reaches the root of the website and require cleaning.
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∙ 9y agoThere always can be drawbacks to any surgery.
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Could DMD do root canals?
A DMD is the same as a DDS - it just depends where you went to school. Since both degrees are dentists...YES, a DMD can do root canals. The specific specialist that does root canals is an endodontist, but general dentists can do them as well.
Do root canals hurt when your sleeping?
its but cheese
Does an MRI affect root canals?
NO, certainly not.
What is the name for a Doctor Who does root canals?
Endodontic
What is the specialty name for a dentist who specializes in root canals?
The doctor specializing in root canals is an Endodontist.
What kind of dentists does root canals?
Root canal surgery is done by an endodontist.
Is it normal for a root canal to discolor a tooth?
Yes, teeth that have root canals frequently turn dark over time.
Why are you having constant headaches numbness on your head dizziness bad taste on your mouth difficulty to concentrate after 2 root canals done in one tooth in three years?
If after two years, you are still having headaches from your tooth, you need to visit your dentist. There could be nerve damage from the bad tooth or root canal procedure.
What kind of dentist do I need to find that can perform dental services like root canals?
Any dentist that has a dental office and currently works will give you services such as root canals. If they cannot deal with your probably individually, they can recommend you to a dentist that can.
Can you go to the er for a root canal?
No. The ER will only give you a prescription for an antibiotic or extract the tooth. Root canals are time-consuming elective procedures that are not appropriate for the ER setting. Besides that, most ER physicians are not trained in root canal procedures, and the ER is not equipped to perform root canals. You need to go to a dentist office.
What is polypulpopathy?
In the same tooth, some root canals are necrotic while the others are vital.
Should children have root canals?
If our childrens teeth fall out (the baby teeth) should they have to get root canals? Is the dentist pulling our leg telling us they have to have one? What do you think? Anyone? Dentists? Anyone out there with similar experiences? Thank You and Have A Blessed Day
