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My tooth pain continues even after three weeks of RCT. Kindly help.

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My tooth pain continues even after three weeks of RCT. Kindly help.

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Published At December 13, 2016
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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Three weeks ago, I had a root canal done. But, the pain is still present. I cannot bite anything as the pressure gives pain. Kindly help.

Answered by Dr. Naveen Thomas

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

If even after three weeks of root canal treatment and the pain is not relieved, then you should show to the dentist as there may be some infection is remaining. Your dentist should take an x-ray again to check for infection and either repeat the procedure or give you medicine and reduce the height of the tooth. If the root canal treatment fails, then he will advice to extract that tooth. Take care.

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

Dr. Naveen Thomas
Dr. Naveen Thomas

Dentistry

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