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Family, cosmetic, and implant dentistry. Chicago Dental Society. American Dental Association. Academy of General Dentistry. Illinois State Dental Society.
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A 61-year-old male asked:
Dr. Richard Stilesanswered
17 years experience
Likely True: Often times teeth require root canal treatment without the presence of an abscess or infection. With no signs of infection, antibiotic treatment may ... Read More
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Brush, avoid sugar: Avoid what causes tooth decay: sugar and poor oral hygiene. Avoid sugar-containing foods, brush your teeth after every meal, and use floss threaders ... Read More
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Usually painless: You never hear about the "good" root canals, as they don't make good stories. However, they probably account for the majority of cases. Often times ... Read More
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Staying open: You jaw can be sore for some time after endodontic treatment. Often this is caused from the jaw muscles themselves being stiff and/or tired from havin... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Not usually: By and large, partial dentures with metal frameworks fabricated in the us rarely cause issues with airport security. Once in a while, however, a pati... Read More
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A 16-year-old member asked:
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Usually minimal pain: Most root canal treatments go well with little or no pain during or after the procedure. There are certainly exceptions to the rule, however, and unf... Read More
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A 61-year-old male asked:
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Likely.: Antibiotics can help resolve an abscess or cellulitis associated with a recently-treated root canal.
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Dr. Richard Stilesanswered
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It really depends.: This really depends on the type and extent of the bone grafting procedure. Some procedures are very localized with minimal post-operative discomfort ... Read More
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See your dentist.: Sometimes even the best textbook root canal treatments can have issues. Prolonged pain is a good signal for you to have your tooth re-evaluated by yo... Read More
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Ask your dentist: This really depends on the root canal and the patient. Ask your dentist to be safe.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Sometimes: It depends on the amount and quality of bone a potential implant site has. Sometimes a site has to be augmented in order for an implant to be success... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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17 years experience
Absolutely: Root canal treatment is routine and safe during pregnancy, especially if you are experiencing pain or have an abscess.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Regular visits: Regular dental exams and cleanings are essential for pregnant women. While we avoid any non-essential treatment in the first trimester, routine proced... Read More
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Generally, yes.: If all things go according to plan, pain and swelling generally start to subside immediately after a root canal procedure. However, the time involved... Read More
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Limited. : First and foremost, periodontal disease must be under control for any dentistry to be successful. Even the best dental work can be for nothing if it d... Read More
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Sometimes: Sometimes yes, often no. This really depends on the tooth being treated and the individual.
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See your dentist.: Visit your dentist. He/she will take an x-ray and let you know the next step, be it something then and there or a visit to the endodontist.
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See your dentist: Only a dentist can tell for certain if an implant is failing, however signs you may notice yourself include a loose tooth or teeth connected to an imp... Read More
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See your dentist. : Some sensations, be it pain or a general awareness, can linger after endodontic treatment. The only way to determine if everything is normal is for yo... Read More
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See your dentist.: Your dentist will be able to examine your tooth and x-rays to determine whether or not your tooth requires a filling, root canal, or some other sort o... Read More
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Both pain free : Both extractions in root canals can be pain free most of the time. Unfortunately, you only hear about the bad cases from friends and relatives. Most o... Read More
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Teeth + Sugar = Bad: Honey has no benefit to teeth. It does, however, contain plenty of sugar, which is one of the primary ingredients needed to cause cavities. Enjoy hone... Read More
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Yes. : You can be put under general anesthesia for about any dental procedure, but that does not mean that it is a good idea. Only your dentist and physician... Read More
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Ask your dentist: Softer foods like this are usually ok following extractions, but each case is different, and you should really ask your dentist to be safe.
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Probably: Check with obgyn, as every situation is different. In general, major essential dental work should be completed before planned medical procedures as to... Read More
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Stiles is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Stiles is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thx! Just switched from Amoxicillin to Clindamycin which brought down fever/pain, but wears off after 3-4hrs. We'll see how soon it settles.
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Thx for explaining! Endo retreated @3rd visit causing major relapse, which seems under control for now. Hope the tooth can be filled soon.
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University of Illinois
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