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What happens if a root canal fails?

I'm going to have a root canal soon, and now I'm just wondering about any negative effects that can happen if the root canal were to fail. What happens if a root canal fails?...
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Should I get a second opinion about having a root canal?

Should I get a second dentist to determine whether I really need a root canal? I wasn't experiencing any symptoms, and in my most recent check up my dentist told me that I have...
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How should I deal with the pain of a root canal?

I've had a root canal in the past and now I need one. After my last procedure, it hurt me so much. Are there ways to deal with the pain after the root canal is done?
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What happens when abscess ruptures?

I've had a toothache from an abscess and it just ruptured on its own. The pain has decreased significantly but now I'm not really sure about what to heal about it. What should...
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Broken molar with decay. What should I do?

The molar in the back of my mouth cracked, and now I have pain periodically. It feels like the tooth is decaying. What should I do?
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Does a dead tooth always need a root canal?

I don't know if I do have a dead tooth, but I do feel some pain and discomfort in one of them. Doesn't look like a cavity. If the tooth is dead, do I need a root canal?
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Do I need a root canal if there's no pain?

My dentist told me that I need to have a root canal, but I haven't felt any pain in that tooth at all. Is it possible to need a root canal when I didn't feel any pain?
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Pain and bad taste in mouth. Why isn't it going away?

I had a root canal over a year ago, and then I had a cap placed on the tooth after the procedure. I've had intermittent pain near that tooth, especially when I'm chewing on something...
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How many visits does a root canal take?

I'm 28 years old, and I need to have a root canal soon but I never had one before. How many dental visits would I need for a root canal?
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Can an infected root canal tooth be saved?

The tooth I just had a root canal on is infected again. Is it possible for this tooth to be saved? Will I need a second root canal?
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Can an x-ray show if you need a root canal?

My doctor suggested me to have an x-ray scan so he can see if I need a root canal, but we didn't have time to do it in the same appointment. Can an xray show if you need a root...
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Do they put you to sleep for a root canal?

I'm 24, and I need to have a root canal next week. I never had this procedure done before, so I don't know what to expect. Will I be put to sleep?
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Is it normal for a tooth to hurt after a filling?

I'm 24, and I had a filling on my tooth just last week. Now, that area is really sensitive and it hurts. Is this normal?
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Can a tooth hurt after a root canal?

I had a root canal last week and my tooth still hurts. Why does my tooth still hurt after a root canal was done? What should I do?
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Will cavities require root canals?

I know that I have a cavity in one of my top teeth. Do cavities require root canals, or no? Does it depend on the severity of the cavity?
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Do tooth abscesses result in tooth pain?

I'm 25 years old and I noticed that whenever I drink something cold, like iced tea or a soda, my teeth hurt. Could this be an abscess?
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Can I have more than one root canal in a day?

I believe I need to have three root canals soon. Is it possible to get them all taken care of in one day?
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Are root canal retreatments successful?

I had a root canal treated a year ago, and it already needs to be retreated. I'm a little nervous for it, because I thought root canals were done only once. How successful are...
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Could my tooth pain be causing my headaches?

I got a pretty bad cavity that I'm having filled next week, but I'm getting painful headaches as well. Could my tooth pain be causing my headaches?
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How should I prepare for my root canal?

I am 19 years old, and I'm going to have a root canal tomorrow. How should I prepare for my root canal? Should I eat or avoid certain foods?
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