Question 1

2 weeks ago had a root canal retreatment & there was a fistula tract. i don't see the tract now but the gum feels tender when i use a water flosser..?

Accepted Answer

Hi: It is best to contact the doctor's office and describe the degree of tenderness and any other discomfort in case they need to see you again or provide you with other instructions.

Question 2

fistula on gum some plaque buildup lack of cleaning for a year. has a crown over it no pain or swelling. sending me to endo but he doesn't have a 3d machine they want to do root canal how do i know it is needed. help thanks?

Accepted Answer

: An Endodontist would be able to determine whether a procedure is needed with other radiographs and tests (often an ice test).

Question 3

no cold or hot issues no pain fistula on gum dentist talking root canal send endo i would like 3d or ct scan make sure root canal is ness . tiny plague under gum skipped cleaning say root canal after fistula no other symptoms would 3d help me be sure?

Accepted Answer

: You may have a gum infection[periodontal disease], best see a periodontist. If you don't have a tooth that is decayed, and shows no infection on an x-ray, than no root canal necessary.

Question 4

can there be any treatments for a dental fistula instead of a root canal?

Accepted Answer

Depends on cause: If the abscess and resultant fistula is coming from a necrotic nerve, you can always extract the tooth. If the problem is not from the nerve, but rather from a periodontal pocket, then you don't need root canal therapy but rather you will need periodontal treatment. Either way you need to treat it via a dentist... Sooner or later.

Question 5

are there any treatments for a dental fistula instead of a root canal? answer please!

Accepted Answer

Possibly: If the problem is due to periodontitis, then no root canal is needed... Periodontal treatment is indicated. If it is due to an infected nerve, you either need root canal therapy or an extraction... There are no other choices.

Question 6

can you tell me if there are any treatments for a dental fistula instead of a root canal?

Accepted Answer

Extraction: Well, yes and the other treatment is extraction of the tooth and that will get rid of the fistula. If you have the tooth extracted, you would need either an implant/crown or a fixed bridge to replace the missing tooth.

Question 7

can a standard x-ray in a dentists office really show if a fistula tract has healed 2 months following a root canal retreatment?

Accepted Answer

Comparison: Yes.  They compare pre and post root canal to see if there is bone healing

Question 8

help gum hurts from root canal?

Accepted Answer

Clean area: Rinse well with salt water, be sure to brush and floss well there also even if a bit tender.  I would rec that you call the provider's office to determine if you may need an antibiotic.  It may also just be post op healing that is tender.

Question 9

white gums and pain after root canal, what is this?

Accepted Answer

Not unusual.: This may be related to having a rubber dam or trauma to the local area. You may experience some sloughing of the gum tissue over the next few days, however, should heal within a week or so.

Question 10

i swelling in gums after root canal normal?

Accepted Answer

Common: It is common to have swollen gums after root canals; it could be due to physical trauma from the rubber dam, or it could be due to infection. Please consult with the dentist who did your root canal for a more accurate evaluation.

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2 weeks ago had a root canal retreatment & there was a fistula tract. i don't see the tract now but the gum feels tender when i use a water flosser..?

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Fistula on gum some plaque buildup lack of cleaning for a year. has a crown over it no pain or swelling. sending me to endo but he doesn't have a 3d machine they want to do root canal how do i know it is needed. help thanks?

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No cold or hot issues no pain fistula on gum dentist talking root canal send endo i would like 3d or ct scan make sure root canal is ness . tiny plague under gum skipped cleaning say root canal after fistula no other symptoms would 3d help me be sure?

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Can there be any treatments for a dental fistula instead of a root canal?

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Are there any treatments for a dental fistula instead of a root canal? answer please!

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Can you tell me if there are any treatments for a dental fistula instead of a root canal?

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Can a standard x-ray in a dentists office really show if a fistula tract has healed 2 months following a root canal retreatment?

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Help gum hurts from root canal?

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White gums and pain after root canal, what is this?

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I swelling in gums after root canal normal?

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