A 42-year-old member asked:
what are the chances of having to have 2 root canals on the same tooth?
2 doctor answers
Dr. Daniel Quon answered
42 years experience Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
It does happen: An individual may have root canal therapy performed on a tooth and continue to have symptoms after completion. In a symptomatic root canal treated tooth, re-treatment is sometimes offered and performed for a number of reasons.
Answered on Sep 28, 2016
Dr. James Merrett answered
29 years experience Dentistry
2 root canal tooth: Root canals are meant to save your tooth if your tooth has had trauma, decay to the nerve, or an abcess. However, the nerve system in a tooth is very complex. Depending on which tooth it is will determine how many canals it will have. There are exceptions to the rules. Some teeth have accessory canals that are very hard to get. It is like a main highway with feeder roads.
Answered on Dec 9, 2013
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Dr. Phillip Goebel answered
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Abscess : These may me am abscess coming to the surface, but I can't be sure over the internet. You should go in to see a dentist.
A 29-year-old female asked:
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Takes time: Root canal therapy removes all nerves and blood vessels within the tooth. However, the nerves are still present right outside the opening of root tip. ... Read More
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A 34-year-old female asked:
Dr. John Thaler answered
41 years experience Prosthodontics
Get checked: Best to get it checked. Likely occlusal trauma causing ligament to become inflamed and sore to percussion. May need occlusal adjustment (bite adjustme ... Read More
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