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I've had tooth pain on the tooth i had a root canal on 5 years ago when chewing. sometimes unbearable. could it have something to do with infection?
10 doctors weighed in across 6 answers
It may: Pain in a tooth can certainly be due to infection. You need to see the Dr. and get examined to find out why the tooth is aching you so. Best wishes.
Answered 3/22/2020
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Root canal tooth: Pain in a tooth that has been treated with a root canal is usually due to either a re-infection of the tooth, or a fracture of the tooth. Check with your dentist to have the tooth, plus the surrounding teeth, examined and checked with x-rays.
Answered 9/21/2016
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See dentist: Could be an infection or a crack in the tooth.....
Answered 3/13/2020
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See your dentist: If you have a tooth with an old root canal treatment and it has started to show, any type of symptoms like pain or swelling, it should be examined by your dentist for possible infection and re-treatment.
Answered 8/5/2015
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See a dentist ASAP: Depending upon the severity and type of pain, I would see the Dr. who treated and performed the root canal if possible. The source of your issue may be a cracked tooth or root, or a re-infection of the roots or gum tissue.
Answered 8/5/2015
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Yes: Yes. If it is indeed the root canal tooth causing pain, it could be reinfection of the tooth, tooth cracking, or adjacent tooth .See DDS who did root canal ASAP.
Answered 8/5/2015
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