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A 44-year-old female asked:
root canal 10 years ago says its not an abbess on my gum?wants 2 root canal through my front cap, only hurts if i push down on what he says no absess
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Louis Gallia answered
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 45 years experience
See endodontist: See an endodontist. Specialist who does root canals for opinion.
3066 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Dr. Paul Grin answered
Pain Management 36 years experience
Endo re-treatment: Post-treatment disease is, inevitably, a result of bacteria and infection. Sometimes the failure of the patient to maintain oral hygiene can result in the failure of even the most well executed root-canal and re-treatment is warranted. .
2977 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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