Question 1

do i need a complete new crown after root canal re-treatment?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If the previous crown is intact and other than the new hole, undamaged then you don't, as long as there is not recurrent decay.  Your dentist should be able to give you a good recommendation.  If the crown is compromised then yes, get a new crown.  Many times I have not had to replace the crown though.  Best of luck.

Question 2

is it normal to have pain after re-treatment of a root canal.  i had the first part of the procedure on 7/9/14.   just began having pain today 7/11/14?

Accepted Answer

Tell your dentist: You should call your dentist who did the procedure and let them know what you are experiencing.    I hope you feel better soon.

Question 3

what's the proper  root canal treatment?

Accepted Answer

Complete cleaning: By proper, i take it to refer to the actual treatment. Complete cleaning of each canal is a must along with ultrasonic disinfection. Sealing is critical to within a millimeter of the end of the canal with materials that act as sealers into accessory canals. Root canal treatment has become a very predictable way to save teeth.

Question 4

could root canal treatment always work ?

Accepted Answer

No: Root canal treatments, just like everything else have a failure rate. Nothing is a 100% guarantee. Even the best dentists have failures due to conditions out of their control. Root canals however can work great and are usually a good option to save a tooth. Ask you dentist about it and ask what, if any, options there are.

Question 5

i was wondering what are the different types of root canal treatment?

Accepted Answer

RCT: Basically the technique is the same for all rct's. The two main differences are: first,  whether hand files\instruments or rotary\reciprocating files are used to clean out and shape the canals. Second, whether the canals are filled with a preformed gutta percha filling or special two component gutta percha is heated and then placed into the canal.

Question 6

does a root canal treatment need maintenance?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Once the root canal is done the tooth should have a crown placed. After that  brush floss and get regular check ups and it will give you years of service.

Question 7

what is root canal treatment?

Accepted Answer

Necrotic tissue out: When the nerve of the tooth gets infected, the dead nerve and blood vessel are removed from the canal in the root of the tooth (like taking a bad electrical wire out of a conduit).  Then after the bacteria has been cleaned out, a special type of filling material is packed in this open canal to seal it from having bacteria seep in from the end of the root in the bone.

Question 8

can root canal treatment be painful?

Accepted Answer

Yes, But Not Usually: At times, root canal therapy can be painful; i promise that is the exception and not the normal!  if that is the case, your dentist should be able to tell you well in advance.  Root canals are intricate procedures that require many special instruments, if your dentist does not have the required training, see an endodontist.  I'm a general dentist, but have done lots of endo training and love it!

Question 9

what does "widening" mean in root canal treatment?

Accepted Answer

Opens canal: The dentist widens the canal and cleans it, 
the widening allows a better fit for the root canal filling material.

Question 10

can there be an alternative to root canal treatment?

Accepted Answer

Extraction: Usually, the only other option to having rct is having the tooth exracted.

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Could root canal treatment always work ?

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