A member asked:

Dentist removed crown and put medication on root.no infection in root. but another dentist who saw me suggested it better to leave to leave root open?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Dwight Romriell answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Never leave open: I never recommend leaving a root canal open especially if there is no infection. Left open you could expect tooth and jaw infection to soon follow.

Answered 3/13/2020

1.5k views

Thank
Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

If no infection...: ... leave it closed with the medication and temporary filling. If infected and painful and pus coming out of the tooth, leave it open until antibiotics have controlled the infection.

Answered 3/22/2020

1.4k views

Thank

Related Questions

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more