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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What treatment should I get for a cracked tooth?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a cracked tooth. It hurts me a lot for a week. Now, I can eat only on one side of the mouth. What can I do to get relief? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please say about the location of the cracked tooth. Please mention whether it is present in the front tooth or back tooth. If there is a pain, you can take Amoxycillin two tablets one at morning and night. You can also take Aceclopara (Aceclofenac with Paracetamol) for ... Read Full »
Will smoking marijuana after a root canal treatment affect healing process?
Query: Hi doctor, Is it safe or risk to my healing process, if I smoke marijuana following a root canal treatment? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is not safe to smoke marijuana after a root canal treatment. It can increase the pain in the root canal treated tooth. It delays the healing process, and it causes pain. If there is a pain, you can consider taking medications prescribed by your dentist. Stop smoking ... Read Full »