HomeAnswersDentistryroot canal treatmentI cannot undergo root canal treatment due to the financial crisis, but I had a swelling in my gum, which subsided completely. What should I do now?

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Published At May 18, 2023
Reviewed AtJuly 14, 2023

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

My teeth need a root canal. But I do not have enough money to get one so I am waiting for the right time. Around two months ago, I had a visit to the dentist due to swelling, the swelling went down and now I only have small swollen gums on my tooth. Suddenly, last week, the swollen gum just went down on its own. It is literally gone now. I am really worried. What should I do?

Answered by Dr. K.ARUNA DURGA

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

According to your history, there may be an infection or secondary caries beneath the old filling. A small bubble on the gums means there is an underlying infection beneath the tooth called a periapical abscess. This can be ruled out with investigations. I suggest you get the X-ray (IOPA) done for that teeth. Definitely, it should be treated with a root canal followed by a cap (crown) as soon as possible. If you have a financial crisis firstly get at least the first sitting of root canal treatment done. Later within a few weeks get the remaining root canal sittings. Later within a few months without long delay, you can have a cap (crown). I hope this helps.

Thank you.

The Probable causes

The probable cause is secondary caries involving the pulp leading to a periapical abscess.

Investigations to be done

The investigations suggested are IOPA (intraoral periapical radiographs) for the filled teeth.

Probable diagnosis

The probable diagnosis are secondary caries involving the pulp lead to a periapical abscess.

Treatment plan

The treatment plan is root canal treatment with a crown.

Regarding follow up

Follow up after your investigations are done. Send me the IOPA of those teeth for a final diagnosis or consult a dentist and get the initial treatment started.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. K.ARUNA DURGA
Dr. K.ARUNA DURGA

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