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Is it less painfull to extract a tooth after doing root canal ? (root canal many years ago)
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A RCT extraction: RCT removes the nerve from within the tooth & in doing so prevents the transmission of sensation from the tooth when exposed to heat, cold & sweets. The outside of the tooth still has live tissue that connects it to the bone. Therefore a RCT tooth will not have more or less sensation to being extracted. HOWEVER, in all cases you will be completely numb and not feel anything & so it's a moot point.
Answered 8/13/2014
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Nope: With adequate anesthesia, you will feel nothing either way.
Answered 8/14/2014
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