“Can a filling turn into a root canal?”
I am a 31 year old male. I want to know can a filling turn into a root canal?
13 Answers
If the decay was deep in areas close to the nerve it can cause the nerve to react negatively. This reaction caused pain and can lead to what is called irreversible pulpitis.
Yes if the cavity was deep enough to reach the nerve chamber
The short answer is yes. The extent of the decay/bacteria will determine how inflamed the pulp (or the nerve) of the tooth becomes. If the decay reaches closer to the nerve, then that "filling" may turn into a "root canal"
Decays and cavities under the fillings can turn into root canals.
Griffin Cole
Dentist
Yes, a filling can turn into a root canal, but it's not typical. The dentist should be very thorough in his/her discussion with you BEFORE performing a deep filling. In most cases, the dentist can tell if a cavity is already encroaching on the internal pulp (nerve) and therefore prepare you for that possibility. Cautious, skilled dentists don't often see fillings turn into root canals...this is essentially what I'm saying.
Griffin Cole, DDS NMD MIAOMT
Griffin Cole, DDS NMD MIAOMT
Yes, possibly if it is very large or deep. Most people have no issues, however, some people's nerves are closer to the surface or larger and can then die after a large or deep filling.
Oh Yeah ok
Yes, it can. It depends on the extent and depth of the decay and how close the decay came to the nerve pulp chamber.
Yes. If the cavity has infected the nerve then the tooth will need root canal even though it had a filling.
Sometimes a tooth can become symptomatic after a deep fiiling and start to hurt. This is called pulpitis, or inflamtion of living tissue inside the tooth The tooth normaly recovers, but sometimes if the symptoms don't stop we call this irreversible pulpitis. If this happens, the only way to make the pain stop is to remove the nerve and replace it with a synthetic substance - this is a root canal.
Absolutely. Unfortunately, if the cavity is very large and approximates the nerve, it is always possible that the nerve will become inflamed, necessitating a root canal. Ultimately, this is something you need to discuss with your general dentist, and they will be able to do some testing on the tooth to let you know what steps need to be taken next.
If it’s deep yes
While generally fillings do not turn into root canal. It is depends on depth of decay and health of the pulp of the tooth.
