Question 1

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 2

how long after a retreatment of a root canal with a temporary filling, can you eat on that side/tooth?

Accepted Answer

Root canal: For specific info about your case, i suggest asking the endodontist or oral surgeon who treated you.

Question 3

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 4

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 5

i heard getting root canal, makes the tooth weak during temporary filling stage.  does this mean i shouldn't lick around the teeth to get food out?

Accepted Answer

Contact dentist: The key to successful therapy is getting the entire procedure done on a timely basis.  There is no reason, other than financial to have a temporary on a long term basis.  Speak with your dentist and ask what the tooth needs to finish.  Depending on the level of decay or trauma, it might be as simple as a composite restoration or need a post and core and crown.

Question 6

my dentist placed biodentine as temporary filling. days after, it hurts. it's like my tooth will fall. what will i do?do i need to undergo root canal?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Your dentist will need to re-evaluate that tooth. May need root canal therapy.

Question 7

getting root canal retreatment on an abscessed tooth. part of the temporary filling fell off today.should i see a dentist soon or wait till monday?

Accepted Answer

Any symptoms ?: If not, wait until Monday. The rest of the temp should be sufficient.

Question 8

can i brush my teeth after a root canal? i have the temporary filling.

Accepted Answer

Yes, carefully: Please know that temporary fillings are soft and do not support your tooth.  Eat carefully as root canal teeth are brittle and could break.  Make sure you have an appointment asap with your dentist to build up the tooth or place a post and possibly construct a crown (cap) or onlay for the tooth.

Question 9

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 10

i had root canal treatment to one of my teeth and the dentist place a temporary filling. however i saw that the teeth cracked. is it possible to save?

Accepted Answer

Where: Where is the crack.  Depends on its length and location.  See your Dentist.  Evaluation/treatment by an Endodontist may be in order.

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

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How long after a retreatment of a root canal with a temporary filling, can you eat on that side/tooth?

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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 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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I heard getting root canal, makes the tooth weak during temporary filling stage. does this mean i shouldn't lick around the teeth to get food out?

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My dentist placed biodentine as temporary filling. days after, it hurts. it's like my tooth will fall. what will i do?do i need to undergo root canal?

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Getting root canal retreatment on an abscessed tooth. part of the temporary filling fell off today.should i see a dentist soon or wait till monday?

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Can i brush my teeth after a root canal? i have the temporary filling.

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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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I had root canal treatment to one of my teeth and the dentist place a temporary filling. however i saw that the teeth cracked. is it possible to save?

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