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I had two root canals done i wonder what is left to do i have a temporary filling in the teeth and also i taste the infection from the abcess ?
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Finalize: Once the teeth are comfortable and stable, final restorations need to be placed to protect the remainder of the teeth. These will be determined by the size of the original fillings and how much of the tooth remains
Answered 3/21/2015
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See an endodontist: Endodontists are dentists who specialize in saving teeth, and have at least 2-3 years of advanced training in root canals. They are experts at diagnosing and relieving tooth pain and use advanced equipment to treat patients efficiently and comfortably.
Answered 7/18/2015
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