Question 1

what are the effects of living 12 years with unfinished root canal?

Accepted Answer

Potential disaster!: These types of situations almost always lead to losing the tooth. Worse case scenario is infection in jaw that spreads to other parts of your body resulting in serious complications and has resulted in death. Get the treatment completed if still possible or the tooth extracted. Get all your other dental treatment done as well!

Question 2

what are some consequences of living 12 years with unfinished root canal?

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A few: Pain, swelling, infection, loss of tooth. Can't say what condition your tooth is in or if it can be saved.

Question 3

my temp unfinished root canal filling came out? can i wait till visit?

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Maybe: If you are not having discomfort, you might be able to wait.  Make sure the next appointment is in the near future.  Temporary filling material can be purchased at a drugstore...This will prevent food and other debris from further contaminating the root canal space...Call your dentist for their thoughts, though, since they've seen you and will know your specific circumstances better.

Question 4

can bacteria in unfinished root canal cause sepsis?

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Yes...: If the bacteria in your mouth gets into your bloodstream, you can end up with sepsis. This may not happen but it is a possibility so follow up with your dentist asap. Call your doctor or go to the er if you develop symptoms of infection like fever, chills, malaise, etc.

Question 5

can an unfinished root canal cause a jaw infection? it doesn't  hurt, just feels odd when i  touch the swollen bone? not sure  if it's  bone.

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Yes: Most definitely. Get some antibiotics if you are suspecting infection.

Question 6

how painful is a root canal?

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Usually comfortable: Root canals are usually comfortable.  Your dentist will use a very strong anesthetic to prevent you from feeling most of the procedure.  If the tooth has an infection it can be a little uncomfortable when your dentist initially gets into the pulp chamber where the nerve lives.  The anesthetic today is much better than it was 20 years ago where most of the stories come from!  Best of luck!

Question 7

why do people need a root canal?

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To treat ...: If the nerve tissue (nerve/blood vessels) within the tooth die, then the toxic products from their death drain through the tip of the root and cause an infection in the bone - leading to bone loss.  The root canal removes the dead tissues and seals the canal within the tooth/root to protect the bone.

Question 8

what happens during a root canal?

Accepted Answer

Cleansing: The center of he tooth s hollow, filled with soft sterile tissue in health.  Infected, and diseased tissue must be removed.  Root canal treatment cleans out the space, resterilizes the hollow and seals it from inside.  To protect he tooth, it must be properly restored adhesively.

Question 9

how badly will a root canal hurt?

Accepted Answer

The procedure : Should be relatively painless. Soreness after root canal therapy (and after anesthesia has resolved) is frequent but usually mild and short term.  Pain medications will help. Society has developed a mind set that root canals are painful and the misconception is difficult to conquer!  let your dentist explain the process and help moderate any concern you have with the anticipation of pain. Good luck!

Question 10

how much does a root canal hurt ?

Accepted Answer

Zero: almost never hurts. Sometimes depending of the specific situation may hurt but professionally done by a specialist there are less chances for pain

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