Question 1

had 1st part root canal. that nite got several waves intense, felt like nerve pain. w/ nerve gone has is possible? now feels uncomfortable, achy.

Accepted Answer

Possible: If infection had spread into the bone surrounding the tooth, inflammation could cause pain.  Symptoms should diminish gradually, a little less every day, until they are no longer bothering you.  If symptoms do not subside, contact the Dentist or Endodontics Specialist for reevaluation.

Question 2

i have nerve pain with teeth that a root canal has been done on. a recent x-ray showed a white spot on the right side of my jaw where there is pain ?

Accepted Answer

Oral surgeon: Hard to know what the "white spot" is without seeing the xray. See the endodonitist about persistent pain after root canal. See an oral surgeon  about the xray finding.

Question 3

cause of nerve pain flossing around a root canaled/temp tooth? have no infection/fracture. never had pain prior to the crown/root canal procedures.

Accepted Answer

Inflammation: The gum tissue around that tooth may be inflamed. Flossing should keep it clean and eventually alleviate the sensitivity. Brush twice a day, too.

Question 4

is it safe to have root canal, if you already have a trigeminal neuralgia pain problem?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There is no know direct correlation between trigeminal neuralgia and dental pain.

Question 5

can unsuccessful root canal of the upper right pre-molar tooth cause trigeminal neuralgia?

Accepted Answer

Possible but Rare: Root canals are severing of neural tissue. Trigeminal neuralgia involves neural tissues of the fifth nerve gone bad, sending unwanted feedback of pain when stimulated. Most teeth with root canals don't cause this and there is never a direct cause and effect that ties trigeminal neuralgia to the root canal procedure. Some root canals do fail and cause bone cavitations and residual pain.

Question 6

what is a 'hot' nerve in a tooth that needs root canal?

Accepted Answer

Inflammed or infecte: Also may mean sensitivity to heat or cold, which is indicative of a possible root canal problem.

Question 7

i have a deep filling that is touching a nerve.  are there any alternatives to root canal?

Accepted Answer

3 options: 1. Fix it
2. Pull it
or 3. Live with the pain 

unfortunately, a root canal is the only treatment option allowing you to keep the tooth (painlessly) for the rest of your life.

Question 8

how much time should i wait after getting the nerve removed in my tooth to finish my root canal?

Accepted Answer

Varies: many root canals can be completed in one visit. When there is swelling usually the root is not sealed until the infection has subsided

Question 9

since there won't be as much drilling to get to the nerve, will that make the root canal go any faster?

Accepted Answer

By a minute or two..: .. if that really makes a difference to you. The drills cut pretty fast through a tooth, so the amount of tooth structure is really not a factor.

Question 10

can an uneven bite in a root canal tooth still cause pain in that tooth even though the nerve is gone? if so, how and why? thanks

Accepted Answer

Root Canal Tooth: Think of it this way: the hair on your head is dead &amp; does not hurt if cut, although if you pulled it hard it would hurt. The nerve in the tooth is gone but there is living tissue with nerves that still connect the tooth to the jaw bone. If there is inflammation, infection or even just continued pressure from biting, it will cause pain. But see your dentist to determine exact cause, don't assume.

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Had 1st part root canal. that nite got several waves intense, felt like nerve pain. w/ nerve gone has is possible? now feels uncomfortable, achy.

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I have nerve pain with teeth that a root canal has been done on. a recent x-ray showed a white spot on the right side of my jaw where there is pain ?

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Cause of nerve pain flossing around a root canaled/temp tooth? have no infection/fracture. never had pain prior to the crown/root canal procedures.

A member asked:

Is it safe to have root canal, if you already have a trigeminal neuralgia pain problem?

A member asked:

Can unsuccessful root canal of the upper right pre-molar tooth cause trigeminal neuralgia?

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What is a 'hot' nerve in a tooth that needs root canal?

A member asked:

I have a deep filling that is touching a nerve. are there any alternatives to root canal?

A member asked:

How much time should i wait after getting the nerve removed in my tooth to finish my root canal?

A member asked:

Since there won't be as much drilling to get to the nerve, will that make the root canal go any faster?

A member asked:

Can an uneven bite in a root canal tooth still cause pain in that tooth even though the nerve is gone? if so, how and why? thanks

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