Root Canals

Either the root canal was incomplete, (one canal or little channel was left uncleaned, waiting to be infected, most commonly happening on a molar) or the crown is 'leaking' at the margins, letting bacteria enter and eat the existing tooth structure.

Or, you may be surprised to find out, it is not the tooth you think it is. Go to your dentist. He may tap your teeth with a metal instrument and find it is the tooth next to it.

I believe you meant to ask if it is possible to save such a tooth.

Well it all depends on the present condition of such a tooth.

It is technically possible to remove the crown, then remove the root canal filling and redo

the whole thing. But wheteher it is worth the time effort and money would have to be evaluated on a case by case basis.

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dr aditya(navodaya dental college)

Every state has a Board of Dental Examiners. If you feel you have been taken advantage by a dentist, the board can advise you how to report the abuse.

Be advised however, that you will need another dentist to substantiate your claims. Remember, dentistry is an inexact science. Two or more dentists can have different opinions as to how much treatment in a given case is really necessary, and all of them can still be considered 'correct'.

Generally its not the same tooth that may be hurting, if the root canal was performed properly. You should go see a dentist to rule out other dental issues you might be having. Once the root is removed it is a dead tooth, no longer susceptible to sensation. A "root canal" procedure does not include the removal of a root(s), only the "killing" of the nerve down the center of the roots.

The need for a root canal after having a crown placed is not 'normal' per se, but it does happen often enough. When the decay on the tooth is removed, sometimes the nerve is damaged in the process. This does not mean the dentist did anything wrong. It simply means the decay was more extensive and closer to the nerve than was known.

Fortunately, the crown or bridge does not have to be removed in order to perform a root canal procedure. The dentist can simply drill through the crown as if it were a natural tooth and place a silver or tooth colored filling when the root canal is completed.

Now for the bad news: The root canal may fail. If this happens, you will lose the tooth and probably a major portion of the bridge as well.

Before you have him perform the root canal, discuss what your options are if the root canal fails. Also make sure everyone understands what fees you will be refunded or office credits you will receive if the root canal fails. After all, you have forked out major bucks for the bridge already, you now have to pay for the root canal, and you may even get to pay for an extraction before it is over. IMO, you are entitled to at least a portion of the bridge fee as a refund in the event you lose the bridge.

If the dentist is not willing to offer this compensation, I recommend you see an endodontist to have the root canal done. He's a specialist in root canals and your chances for success may be better with him. Granted, his fees may be higher, but if his procedure works, you will save the entire bridge.

No. There something else going on. It may still be infected or possibly the occlusion needs to be adjusted. Return to the dentist who performed the root canal and let them diagnose the problem.

Yes, go see a dentist. The crown may have leaked around the margin or you could have a bad margin on the crown that cuasead a periodontal (gum) problem.

Whenever you have dental work, you have to hold your mouth open wide for a LONG time. The muscles in your jaw can become sore or cramped. Same goes for your tongue; it's a big fat muscle and it is not unusual for it to feel tired, numb, or CRAMPED up. It should go away with time. If it stays cramped up for more than a couple days, go back to your dentist.

To find a good endodontist, it's best to consult your dentist and he or she can refer you.

You have me wondering why ANY dentist would putting a filling in a wisdom tooth instead of pulling it. If you still have a lot of pain from it and the tooth was filled it sounds like there was a crack in it and the root was/is exposed. You don't want to hear this but you probably still need a root canal. Make a dental appointment. Or if money is an issue, contact a dental school to see if you can get low-cost or no-cost treatment. ~ T

I have not seen a supplemental policy that would cover the difference. If you did happen to be lucky enough to find such a policy that would, make sure there is not a limitation for a "pre-existing condition" or a waiting period that would need to be satisfied before "major" treatment, like root canals & crowns, is allowed. Doesn't help with your original question, but may be of use if you do find your answer. Best of luck!

No it does not hurt getting a tooth pulled because the dentist will numb your gums. The shot they use to numb you up will hurt a little bit.

The root of a tooth are covered with cementum which is much softer than enamel.

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