Root canal treatment is done to save a tooth that is severely decayed or infected. In this procedure, nerves and blood vessels present in the pulp of the tooth are removed, and the pulp chamber is filled with a biocompatible material.
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Why is my upper tooth paining after a RCT in the lower tooth?
Query: Hi doctor, I did a root canal before a couple of days. But I have pain in the exact upper tooth of the root canaled tooth. I have attached the X-ray after the first sitting of the root canal. Please suggest. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern regarding dental health. In this condition, it will take time to have healing of the ligament and tissue at the end of the root of the root canaled tooth as it was previously affected by the infection. So do not worry and take antibiotics a... Read Full »
Is it advisable for my child to undergo RCT?
Query: Hello doctor, My 2.5 years old daughter had a fall around 6 to 7 months back and one of her front teeth was chipped. At that time, it looked fine and till now, she had no pain or any sensitivity issues in eating. But off late, the color of the chipped tooth has turned green. We consulted two dentis... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I got your chief complaint and opinions of two dentists. As far age is concerned, your daughter still is in need of these teeth as permanent teeth take time to erupt, by 6 to 7 years they will erupt. Till then, healthy front teeth are important otherwise she will devel... Read Full »
Why is pain not subsiding after root canal treatment?
Query: Hi doctor, Three weeks ago, I had my root canal treatment done. Pain is not subsiding. Please advise. I have enclosed latest x-ray for your reference. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your root canal treatment has become failure and is evident in the radiograph (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Kindly repeat root canal therapy or you will eventually need to extract it as the material has gone very deep. The material is extending be... Read Full »
My lower tooth has a hole near the gum line. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,My bottom tooth has a kind of a hole at the gum line. I do not know. When I breathe in, it feels cold like the air went in my tooth. It just does not seem or feel normal. Also, on my upper front tooth, I have some kind of deep line. An example like when you make a line in the sand and i... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per your history, you have having class 5 dental cavity in the lower tooth. You need to do a filling (restoration) of the tooth as soon as possible. If you do not take measures at this time you may need RCT (root canal treatment) which will be 10 to 20 expensiv... Read Full »
My daughter has hyperemic pulp. Should I be concerned?
Query: Hello doctor, My daughter underwent a root canal. She is 4-years-old. The dentist tried to do it with gas and numbing it. She sat well through the drilling, then when he was doing the pulpectomy, she screamed and choked and flailed around. The dentist seemed unable to handle it all and he said she h... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is normal for the pulp to bleed profusely when it is a little enlarged inside, like a polyp. The dentist could have easily managed her, had he given a local anesthesia (just a drop would have numbed it) directly inside the pulp when doing the root canal treatment.... Read Full »
My teeth X-ray shows three cavities. Should I be concerned?
Query: Hello doctor,My orthodontist found three cavities on the X-ray, but my dentist says that I do not have any. Should I be concerned? I have had sensitive teeth always. I do not want to have a root canal or something like that. Is it soon enough if I have an appointment with another dentist in 14 days?... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, I appreciate you signing up on icliniq.com. You now have exclusive access to expert medical opinion. Yes, you can get an appointment with another dentist for consultation. Having an appointment within 14 days is not a problem. I suggest you continue brushing properly after meals. Please attac... Read Full »
I have a tingling sensation in my tongue after RCT. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I had a root canal done. I was given an injection that kind of hurt. After that, I realized my tongue was numb but by the end of the day, it got better. When I woke up the next day, I had a tingling sensation but by the end, it changed from tingling to burning. I can bite my tongue and... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. How are you doing? Do not worry. This is the reversal of anesthesia effect. It is just that it is taking a little longer time in you. Tingling sensation means that the nerve anesthesia is going off. Wait for two more days. If you still feel numbness, then get back t... Read Full »
I used clove oil on my gums, and a blister developed. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, One week ago, I got a bad toothache. I had a cavity in my molar, the tooth before my wisdom teeth (far top left). I have been taking Amoxicillin three times a day. So I went to the dentist and he looked In my mouth and said I need a root canal. I thought it was hurting my mind and I us... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the attachment (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The white ulceration on your gums is because of the use of clove oil. Clove oil basically is used to numb the tooth pain but it can lead to irritation around your gums since it is ve... Read Full »
I have developed tooth pain. Has the infection spread?
Query: Hello doctor, I had my tooth checked up last year, and the doctor told me to go for an OPG as he was planning for a root canal therapy. But due to severe negligence and work, I could not do that. It is almost a year now, and tonight I am having a painful time. Please tell me whether there is a chanc... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per your history and associated symptoms, it looks like you have now acute pulpitis leading to acute apical periodontitis. That means because of open pulp chamber, it is now infected. You need to take antibiotics and analgesics for this one. In case you do not have any... Read Full »
I have tooth sensitivity to hot food. Do I need a root canal?
Query: Hi doctor, My dentist convinced me to replace my metal filling with a nonmetal filling. After doing it, I got sensitivity to hot food and liquid. Then I went to visit my dentist. She took an X-ray and said the filling (she replaced) was close to the nerve. She suggested a specialist. He told me tha... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query. If the X-ray shows that the filling or cavity is approximating or involving pulp, you will definitely need a root canal as just a filling will cause pain and infection in future. Maybe the doctor would have given a temporary filling just ... Read Full »