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Little pain and sensitivity after root canal is done 3 months ago. what to do?
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Re-evaluation: Have the dentist who performed the root canal therapy examine the tooth for any problems. May be a recurrent infection or a fracture.
Answered 12/19/2013
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See dentist: Go back to the dentist to have him look at the tooth. Record and bring with you a list of what causes the discomfort, when it occurs, what you do to provoke the pain etc. Then he can come up with a diagnosis.
Answered 3/28/2014
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Re-treatment: May be required, to correct the rct filling which might be long or short of the canal. Your dentist would be able to diagnose and treat that.
Answered 3/28/2014
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