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A member asked:
Rereootcanal with temp filling. can brushing my teeth hard cause damage to the tooth? how suceptible is the tooth to damage?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Probably not: You probably won't damage the tooth in the short term, but why brush hard? Be gentle, but be efficient.
Answered 4/12/2020
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Yes, you can: Be sure to brush and floss your teeth as you normally would. However, if the temporary filling is left too long, the bacteria from your mouth will compromise the root canal outcome.
Answered 5/6/2015
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