Question 1

how long do i have to complete the full root canal after the pulpectomy is completed? i'm trying to hold out for he new year for insurance reasons.

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Make it a priority: The pulpectomy is just a temporary procedure. The risks of not following through with root canal treatment are infection, tooth fracture and you may end up losing your tooth.  See if you can work out a payment plan with your dentist. Good Luck.

Question 2

will i have to have regular root canals after i have the first one? i've read that crowns last for 7-10 years, and when they need to be replaced i might need another root canal on the same tooth. is this true? will i have to look forward to a new root can

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Vancouver,
First, : Vancouver, 
first, quality crowns with proper care should last much longer.  And not all teeth need a root canal if a crown is replaced, my experience is most don't.
Like, crowns or goal is a life time but 30 to 40 years works too.  If a root canal fails, which does occur, it is critical to determine why failure occurred.  This is the key to determining what the best course of action is; re-root canal, apico (treatment through the gums), or extraction.
Hope this is helpful, 
michael i. Wollock, dmd, agd fellow
dentistry at suburban square
610-649-0313
www.Dentistryatsuburbansquare.Com.

Question 3

root canal after getting the crown are you supposed to feel cold sensitivity..?

Accepted Answer

Cold sensitivity: You should absolutely not have any temperature senitivity following a root canal.
You still could have sensitvity in the surrounding teeth.However none in a root canal treated tooth.

Question 4

how can a dentist tell that you need a root canal? after looking at an x-ray my dentist told me that i need a root canal. i was kind of in shock though, and forgot to ask what exactly she saw that let her know i need a root canal. what do dentists see tha

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Besides : Besides your clinical symptoms (tooth pain, gum swelling) the features on an x-ray that might indicated you required a root canal include decay extending into a pulp chamber or radiolucency at the tip of the root.  The clinical and x-ray exam is usually confirmed with testing the vitality of the tooth.

Question 5

how do i know if i need a root canal after the doctor filled my cavities?

Accepted Answer

Dental evaluation: Your dentist can examine you, evaluate any symptoms, test the tooth and determine whether or not you require root canal therapy. There is no way for you to know on your own. Having said that, severe throbbing pain, especially to heat, relieved by cold would be a good bet that rct is necessary.

Question 6

my daughter has to get a root canal  after that has to get on an airplane will she have a lot of pain due the pressure what if the root canal fails?

Accepted Answer

No if it is finished: During a root canal dentist removes the dead nerve that occupied the nerve chamber inside the root  and fills the chamber with l filler material. This might take one or several visits. Between the visits the  hollowed chamber   is medicated. At this stage the change in the air pressure can expand the air in the chamber causing pain. When the root canal is finished the chamber is densely filled,

Question 7

can you give me some suggestions on infected root canal after the treatment. alternate to tooth removal?

Accepted Answer

Options: If the tooth remains infected after a root canal, see an endodontist to see if a revision root canal is feasible. If not, the only option is extraction of the tooth.

Question 8

had a root canal.  after finishing antibiotic am experiencing headaches from the top of my head to base of skull.  800 ib alleviates pain but returns?

Accepted Answer

May be muscle: tension headache. Try ice to back of head and neck and gentle stretching. If not improving see your doctor.

Question 9

i need doctor's advice on infected root canal after the treatment, alternate to tooth removal?

Accepted Answer

Retreatment: The root canal treatment can be retreated, or the tooth can have an apicoectomy. Still no guarantee the problem will be resolved. That's why you should discuss dental implants with your dentist.

Question 10

pressure in cheek, started with throbbing in gum above tooth with root canal. after 2 courses of antibiotics. what could be the original cause. ?

Accepted Answer

Infection: It appears the original cause of your swelling is an infection.

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How long do i have to complete the full root canal after the pulpectomy is completed? i'm trying to hold out for he new year for insurance reasons.

A member asked:

Will i have to have regular root canals after i have the first one? i've read that crowns last for 7-10 years, and when they need to be replaced i might need another root canal on the same tooth. is this true? will i have to look forward to a new root can

A member asked:

Root canal after getting the crown are you supposed to feel cold sensitivity..?

A member asked:

How can a dentist tell that you need a root canal? after looking at an x-ray my dentist told me that i need a root canal. i was kind of in shock though, and forgot to ask what exactly she saw that let her know i need a root canal. what do dentists see tha

A member asked:

How do i know if i need a root canal after the doctor filled my cavities?

A member asked:

My daughter has to get a root canal after that has to get on an airplane will she have a lot of pain due the pressure what if the root canal fails?

A member asked:

Can you give me some suggestions on infected root canal after the treatment. alternate to tooth removal?

A member asked:

Had a root canal. after finishing antibiotic am experiencing headaches from the top of my head to base of skull. 800 ib alleviates pain but returns?

A member asked:

I need doctor's advice on infected root canal after the treatment, alternate to tooth removal?

A member asked:

Pressure in cheek, started with throbbing in gum above tooth with root canal. after 2 courses of antibiotics. what could be the original cause. ?

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