Is general anesthesia necessary for root canal treatment of a two-and-half-year-old?
- Answered in Pediatric Dentistry Do it yourself, as the baby will not be thorough ... Later, we visited our pediatric dentist, who suggested four root canals through GA (general anesthesia) ... Therefore, it is manageable until she turns five and becomes cooperative with the dentist ... The doctor had suggested antibiotics … View thread
My tooth hurts. Should I undergo an RCT?
- Answered in Maxillofacial Prosthodontist Hello doctor, I have tooth pain, and the dentist has suggested a root canal treatment be done on one of the lower teeth based on the x-ray attached ... Changes in angulation of x-ray machine or position of the patient can cause overlapping of images of adjacent structures, giving a false diagnosis … View thread
When can root canal treatment be done in a broken tooth with severe pain?
- Answered in Dentistry I went to a dentist where she prescribed me Amoxicillin 500 mg and Ibuprofen 800 mg for seven days ... I finally went to the dentist for a filling unrelated to what was going on but she instead put a temporary filling on the one that is hurting ... She suggested that the molar behind the broken one needs a root canal, but I have to wait for four weeks for it to be approved ... This can be managed by opening up the infection and giving an open dressing to relieve the pain and pressure … View thread
- Answered in Paediatric Dentistry So do not worry if your dentist is good,the next permanent teeth will not get affected through this procedure) ... Ask your dentist to re-evaluate, or if you can show me picture of x-ray of your kid then I will confirm the diagnosis online ... If cavities are deep or tooth colour is changed to brown or black, kid is giving history of pain and tenderness over particular tooth then medicines regime is given as first line of defense … View thread
- Answered in Neurology Subsequently, he developed pain in that region which seemed like dental pain, for which he visited a dentist ... But the dentist found nothing abnormal related to that pain ... Then he was advised to take a second FNAC for the same tumor from another laboratory, and the doctor suggested removing the submandibular gland ... Please continue giving Vitamin B complex … View thread
I noticed cracks in my molar teeth.Should I wear a mouthguard?
- Answered in Endodontist Recently, I went to the dentist for a cleaning and also was complaining about sensitive teeth to both hot and cold ... Although the dentist did not find any cavities, he could not be sure if I needed a root canal treatment and referred me to an endodontist ... But he did suggested me to wear a mouthguard at night ... He also suggested a mouth guard because, the dentin is wearing away on some of the molars, the gums are receding and there are little periodontal pockets forming in those teeth ... As you were not able to feel cracks through your finger, it means that they are present in the inner layer of tooth and stains leached into the cracks through micropores, giving them black colour … View thread
I have an inflamed foliate papillae for more than three weeks. Is it tongue cancer?
- Answered in Otolaryngology (E.N.T) The dentist suggested root canal, but due to the expenses I am not able to get it done anytime soon, so I am just managing the tooth with antibiotics, salt water, and colloidal silver until I can get a root canal … View thread
Is my toothache during RCT due to calcium hydroxide allergy?
- Answered in Dentistry I went to the dentist who suggested root canal even when I did not have any problem ... I went to the dentist and she performed RCT again and now she has left it open because now I have a constant pain which is there a from two weeks … View thread
My dentist suggested extraction or root canal treatment for my broken tooth. Is this necessary?
- Answered in Dentistry I went to a dentist today and he took an X-ray ... When a part of a tooth brokes, it is generally treated by these two options and so your dentist has given you the right option … View thread
Is there any possibility to fill the cavity instead of RCT in permanent molar?
- Answered in Dentistry Hello doctor, My daughter has a cavity and was told by the dentist that she needs a root canal on her six years molars ... If the dentist has suggested her root canal that means there is nothing that can save her tooth but only root canal … View thread