Question 1

does getting a root canal involve getting a dental filling?

Accepted Answer

Yes: After a root canal, your tooth will at the very least need to have a filling placed to close the access hole where the root canal was done.  In back teeth, a crown is also needed to ensure that the tooth will not break when the root canal is finished.

Question 2

i just got a deep filling done and i'm having non stop pain for almost 2 days. is this normal? how can i stop the pain? do i need to get a root canal?

Accepted Answer

Not normal: No, it's not normal and yes, you might need root canal therapy.  I recommend that you call your dentist, and asked to be seen in order to evaluate your tooth.  Although i cannot say with 100% certainty without actually seeing you, it does seem very likely that you will need rct.   Occasionally the filling can be removed, the nerve sedated with a medicated filling and the need for rct avoided.

Question 3

i need to know how do you get rid of the pain after a root canal is half way through with a temporary filling?

Accepted Answer

Yes and No: If you had your mouth open for quite a while your jaw muscle could be sore.  Your gum may be irritated from the clamp.  The disinfectant used to clean the root canal can irritate too.  If you don't feel better after 2 days call your doctor (or sooner if you're concerned).  Meanwhile, take whatever you dentist prescribed or Ibuprofen 600mg every 6 hours. You should not be in extreme pain, however.

Question 4

hii sir. i have done with two sitting of root canal and my doctor have put a permanent filling .can i smoke little weed before i get my permanent cap?

Accepted Answer

No: Not a good thing to do. The intentional habit of inhaling burning organic material, combined with various chemicals used in the growing and manufacturing of that material (regardless of whether it is tobacco, marijuana, or any other plant) is bad for the body. Just think about it. Who would intentionally start something burning and inhale the stuff over and over and over?

Question 5

i had a root canal march 6. due to covid19 all dentists are closed and i cant get a permanent filling in. temporary filling already starts to crumble. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Emergency Dentist: During this time, Dentists are seeing patients only for emergency visits. Call your regular dentist and let the person on call know what is going on. They will give you further instructions.

Question 6

old root canal without crown now has cavity. should i opt for crown lengthening with filling and crown or pull it and get an implant?

Accepted Answer

Your choice: Both treatment options are viable. Can't tell how strong your actual tooth is, but i always prefer to restore natural teeth, if possible. There are no guarantees either way, and if the implant has difficulty integrating into your bone, you will be stuck without a tooth. Extract only if unrestorable.

Question 7

i need root canal on top premolar because of a very deep filling now pressing on the nerve. if i was able to get numb with usual infiltration for the deep filling. should i have no issues getting numb? i worry about needing painful palate injection?

Accepted Answer

: No worries, buccal infiltration usually works but if a palatal injection is needed the pain/pressure lasts for only a second or two.

Question 8

the dentist told me that i need a root canal or i'll loose both of the teeth, the hole is between 2 teeth an is very sensitive can i get filling?

Accepted Answer

Root canals: All depends on how large and close the cavities to pulp(nerve).And also on the symptoms . If you are not sure what to do seek second opinion , always helps to seek second opinion, make sure if endo is warranted have a specialist or someone who has extensive experience in doing endo , if root canals are not done properly then eventually they will fail and either lose the tooth or get retreated

Question 9

i heard getting root canal, makes the tooth weak during temporary filling stage.  does this mean i shouldn't lick around the teeth to get food out?

Accepted Answer

Contact dentist: The key to successful therapy is getting the entire procedure done on a timely basis.  There is no reason, other than financial to have a temporary on a long term basis.  Speak with your dentist and ask what the tooth needs to finish.  Depending on the level of decay or trauma, it might be as simple as a composite restoration or need a post and core and crown.

Question 10

root canal half done, have a temp filling.cant afford 2nd visit.can i extract tooth if root canal incomplete?can i get denture for bottom front tooth?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You can have the tooth in question extracted. And yes, dentures are fabricated to replace missing teeth.

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I just got a deep filling done and i'm having non stop pain for almost 2 days. is this normal? how can i stop the pain? do i need to get a root canal?

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I need to know how do you get rid of the pain after a root canal is half way through with a temporary filling?

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Hii sir. i have done with two sitting of root canal and my doctor have put a permanent filling .can i smoke little weed before i get my permanent cap?

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I had a root canal march 6. due to covid19 all dentists are closed and i cant get a permanent filling in. temporary filling already starts to crumble. what should i do?

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Old root canal without crown now has cavity. should i opt for crown lengthening with filling and crown or pull it and get an implant?

A member asked:

I need root canal on top premolar because of a very deep filling now pressing on the nerve. if i was able to get numb with usual infiltration for the deep filling. should i have no issues getting numb? i worry about needing painful palate injection?

A member asked:

The dentist told me that i need a root canal or i'll loose both of the teeth, the hole is between 2 teeth an is very sensitive can i get filling?

A member asked:

I heard getting root canal, makes the tooth weak during temporary filling stage. does this mean i shouldn't lick around the teeth to get food out?

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Root canal half done, have a temp filling.cant afford 2nd visit.can i extract tooth if root canal incomplete?can i get denture for bottom front tooth?

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