Medical Advice on "Endodontist"

Does my RCT X-ray still show an infection?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the files and gone through them (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The two mesial roots are not properly filled to the tip but there does not seem to be any infection at the apex. I suggest yo...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Naveen Thomas

I have tooth pain. Should I get root canal treatment for this?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. If you have pain after eating cold or hot, it mostly means that the nerves inside are infected. It has to be root canal treated. If you are so sure that it can be saved and...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Naveen Thomas

Why is my tooth infection not evident on X-ray?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sometimes, it takes time for an abscess to show on the X-ray, but pain starts as soon as it starts producing pus. When the quantity of pus increases and causes bone loss at the root apex, then it starts showing on the X-...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Naveen Thomas

Can scoliosis affect dental pain?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I read your query and understand your concern. No, scoliosis does not cause dental pain usually. Do you have the xray with you? If yes please attach it too. If the same tooth still has pain and swelling even after doing ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Naveen Thomas

Can I take pre-workout supplements if I suffer from thyroid problems?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is always better to stop using such supplements as they can cause alterations in the body's metabolism in a negative manner. Please see a physician to correct hypothyroidism as you may need medication. Thank you.  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Naveen Thomas

I have pain for two weeks after root canal treatment. Kindly help.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and the attached x-ray (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Kindly let me know how long you have been facing pain post-root canal. Was it continuous after the procedure is done, ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Mousam Chattopadhyay

What can be done for tooth pain that occurs after re-fixing the displaced crown?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I had gone through the reports (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). The tooth can be infected even again after the root canal as there is blood supply in the periodontal ligament. In the X-ray, the...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Bharat Joshi

I have severe tooth pain after crown placement in the RCT treated tooth. Kindly help.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It may cause pain if the file is protruding out of the canal, but is not usually the cause. There may be a hidden canal infection. Usually, such pain is caused when more disinfectant liquid is injected into the bone be...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Naveen Thomas

Why did I have a traumatic and painful experience during my RCT treatment?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I agree that RCT (root canal treatment) is definitely a painless procedure. In your case, anesthesia was not effective and your endodontist should have postponed your appointment by giving you medications. The techniques...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Bharat Joshi

After ten months of root canal treatment, I still have soreness while biting. Why?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Ten months period is more than enough for the root canal treatment to get healed. It gets relieved by a week or by two sittings. If the patient does not have pain or any other issues with root canal treatment, then it is...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Mousam Chattopadhyay