Question 1

are 42.40 for filling, root canal, or extraction?

Accepted Answer

Code for gum surgery: Not sure exactly what you are asking, but 4240 is the ada code for gum surgery.

Question 2

i recently had a root canal, but am unable to afford the crown. how long do i have until i loose the tooth? my root canal was at the end of feb. i had a temporary filling, but my insurance ran out before i could pay for the crown.

Accepted Answer

There : There is no way to know how long you can go without some protective restoration on the tooth.  It depends on the forces the tooth is subjected to and how much tooth structure was removed in treating the decay and completing the root canal.  A temporary filling will not protect the tooth.  Discuss you situation with your dentist to see if there are accommodations that can be made to allow you to get a crown or if he can refer you elsewhere.  Remember, if the tooth fractures that can lead to a dental emergency due to pain or infection necessitating immediate treatment.  When you factor in an extraction (and any other emergency treatment) along with replacement for the missing tooth you may be facing a bigger cost.

Question 3

can i smoke/drink alcohol after part of filling/tooth falling out from a (maybe 6 year old) root canal tooth? blackish crater about half cm deep in middle of tooth (no blood or pain)?

Accepted Answer

: It is not contraindicated but you should see your dentist as soon as possible. Good luck.

Question 4

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 5

sensitive teeth on top left. did xray on that side and cold test on those teeth affected. there is no infection but an old filling is on a nerve. i don't have insurance until march. is there really harm in waiting to do the root canal in my case?

Accepted Answer

: The downside is that the tooth may become infected and need treatment before March. If so, you'll need treatment sooner than later.

Question 6

hi, i had root canal rx started 6 days ago and temporary filling put in place. this was done on molar. three teeth beside that still feel like they are loose and sensitive to touch. gp prescribed antibiotics as infection suspected, but after 2 days still

Accepted Answer

2 days: It often takes 2 days or more for antibiotic to begin to work.  You should start seeing improvement by now.  If not, call your treating Dentist.

Question 7

my root canal and temporary filling fell out. is there any danger to the tooth?

Accepted Answer

Temp filling: Yes if your temporary filling fell out you risk contaminating your tooth. So either return to the dentist to get it replaced or go the drug store and buy dental temorary filling material and pace it in your tooth and use a wet cotten tip to remove the excess.

Question 8

what happens if the tooth that needs root canal has a cavity? which needs to  be done first? filling or root canal?

Accepted Answer

Root canal: You will do the root canal first and then restore the tooth, usually with a crown.

Question 9

i just had a root canal and the temporary filling at top of tooth fell out. should i go back to the dentist?

Accepted Answer

YES!: It is important to keep bacteria out of the access hole and a temporary restoration will help. Also, it is important to have a permanent restoration to prevent bacteria from seeping into the tooth and causing further decay of the remaining tooth structure. This should be done within a month or two after having the root canal completed.

Question 10

i had a root canal a week ago and the temp filling has fallen out. the tooth was already broken. am i ok to wait 2 days to see my dentist?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Just make sure that you keep the area as clean as possible  be sure not to eat on that side.

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Are 42.40 for filling, root canal, or extraction?

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I recently had a root canal, but am unable to afford the crown. how long do i have until i loose the tooth? my root canal was at the end of feb. i had a temporary filling, but my insurance ran out before i could pay for the crown.

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Can i smoke/drink alcohol after part of filling/tooth falling out from a (maybe 6 year old) root canal tooth? blackish crater about half cm deep in middle of tooth (no blood or pain)?

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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?

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Sensitive teeth on top left. did xray on that side and cold test on those teeth affected. there is no infection but an old filling is on a nerve. i don't have insurance until march. is there really harm in waiting to do the root canal in my case?

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Hi, i had root canal rx started 6 days ago and temporary filling put in place. this was done on molar. three teeth beside that still feel like they are loose and sensitive to touch. gp prescribed antibiotics as infection suspected, but after 2 days still

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My root canal and temporary filling fell out. is there any danger to the tooth?

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What happens if the tooth that needs root canal has a cavity? which needs to be done first? filling or root canal?

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I just had a root canal and the temporary filling at top of tooth fell out. should i go back to the dentist?

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I had a root canal a week ago and the temp filling has fallen out. the tooth was already broken. am i ok to wait 2 days to see my dentist?

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