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Is it safe to have root canal, if you already have a trigeminal neuralgia pain problem?
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Yes: There is no know direct correlation between trigeminal neuralgia and dental pain.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Root canal: While there is no relationship between the two, i actually have some patients who had exacerbation of the trigeminal neuralgia pain after root canal. I would discuss this with the neurologist and dentist.
Answered 5/6/2012
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