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I have a root canal that is taking four dental appointments to finish. is this considered normal?
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Multiple visits: Root canals can be tricky and often require more than 1 appointment when infection is present in the tooth. A typical root canal takes 1-2 visits, but 4 is not unheard of. If you are seeing a skilled dentist/endodontist, they may be ensuring that the infection is completely under control before finalizing the root canal. When you go in, ask why so many trips.
Answered 2/1/2015
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No! Not normal.: Most root canals are completed in 1-2 visits. Yours is obviously difficult or presents some complication. You are lucky your dentist is conscientious enough to spend 4 visits treating you for a procedure he likely only expected to spend 1-2 visits on. He/she seems to be trying to do the best job possible, while frustrating for both of you, you will be the beneficiary via the best poss. Outcome.
Answered 1/16/2013
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