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Root Canal Treatment

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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Can I get my RCT done before wisdom tooth extraction?

Query: Hello doctor, I have an infection in my root canal and also have wisdom tooth nearby root canal. So first what should I remove? Infection in the root canal or wisdom tooth? Please suggest.  Read Full »


Dr. Akhil K P

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From the X-ray, I understand that all your wisdom teeth are indicated for removal as they are erupting in the wrong path. However, I would suggest you get the one which is troubling you extracted first followed by re-root canal treatment for the adjacent tooth. It is...  Read Full »

Why do I have post-nasal drip after root canal treatment?

Query: Hello doctor, My daughter had a root canal yesterday and now has a strong post nasal drip that tastes like hypochlorite. Should I take her to the doctor?  Read Full »


Dr. Akhil K P

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Typically, you will recover completely from a minor sinus issue like this within a few days, without any intervention from your dentist. However, if you are experiencing sinus issues that have worsened, or have not gone away after 2 to 4 days after your root canal or you ...  Read Full »

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