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It is better to get a tooth removed or another root canal. i have had three infections in this tooth,?
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Poor prognosis: The damaging microbes from the dental infection grow in the mouth and then find their way by spreading to other organs of the body making you sick. The prognosis of this tooth is poor. The current research points to a higher predictability of success with the extraction and dental implant placement in this situation. See your dentist ASAP.
Answered 3/22/2020
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Tough one: See your Prosthodontist and Endodontist to help you with this problem. If the tooth has had a root canal already and is not responding,then there is a possibility that all canals were not found/treated and/or incompletely treated.Always see the specialist for this type of treatment (Endodontist). The tooth may be cracked and not restorable.Implant with crown is then the best tx. See Prosthodontist
Answered 2/24/2016
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