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Kingstone Chichung Shih, DDS
- Mountain View, CA
- University of California, San Francisco
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Is it okay to get a crown without a root canal?
If the nerve is healthy in your tooth, then yes, it is okay to get a crown without a root canal. However, there is still a chance that the tooth may need a root canal in the future. READ MORE
If the nerve is healthy in your tooth, then yes, it is okay to get a crown without a root canal. However, there is still a chance that the tooth may need a root canal in the future.
How long after the root canal will I get a crown?
You can get a crown any time after having the root canal.
How long after a root canal can you get a permanent filling?
You can get the permanent filling any time. Sometimes we even place the permanent filling at the time of the root canal.
Is it okay to have jaw pain after a root canal?
Your jaw may be a little tender of sore for a few days after a root canal, but if it lasts longer than a week, you should go back and have it checked.
How much rest do I need after a root canal?
Recovery time is usually immediate after a root canal. The only precaution you should take is to avoid chewing on the tooth that had the root canal for at least a few days.
Will gum abscess go away after a root canal?
If the gum abscess is coming from the tooth that had the root canal, then yes, it should go away.
How should I sleep after a root canal?
You should sleep as you normally do after a root canal.
Is it normal to have bad pain after a root canal?
It is normal for your tooth to be a little tender or sore for a few days after a root canal. If it lasts longer than a week, you should go back and have it checked.
Should I be concerned about root canal pain?
It is normal for a tooth to be a little tender or sore for a few days after a root canal. If it lasts longer than a week, you should go back and have it checked.
How long will gums hurt from flossing?
You should make an appointment with a periodontist to have your gums examined, in order to figure out why your gums hurt.
Can dental implants prevent bone loss?
Implants can help to maintain the bone at the level that you already have, but they won't regenerate any bone that has already been lost.
How do you avoid a root canal after a filling?
It may or may not already be too late. If the nerve inside your tooth has been injured, you may need a root canal regardless of the filling.
Can I get a filling after root canal?
Yes it is possible to get a filling after a root canal.
How long will my teeth be sensitive with braces?
It depends on many factors. Most of the time you will get used it and you will stop noticing it.
How long do teeth last after a root canal?
You have not provided enough information to determine how long it will last. It depends on many factors, but if the tooth is healthy, it should last for many years.
How can I get rid of root canal pain?
It is normal for a tooth to be tender or sore for a few days after a root canal, but it could also be due to other factors. You have not provided enough information for me to READ MORE
It is normal for a tooth to be tender or sore for a few days after a root canal, but it could also be due to other factors. You have not provided enough information for me to give you a definite answer.
How long after the root canal can I eat?
You can eat as soon as the anesthesia wears off, but you should avoid chewing anything hard on the tooth for at least a few days.
Is it OK to postpone a root canal after 1st treatment?
If your dentist has proper Covid-19 protocols set up in his office, it should be fine to go ahead with the root canal at the next scheduled appointment. Your dentist and his staff READ MORE
If your dentist has proper Covid-19 protocols set up in his office, it should be fine to go ahead with the root canal at the next scheduled appointment. Your dentist and his staff should all be wearing masks, face shields, and other PPE, which protects both them and you from the spread of the virus. However, if you feel more comfortable postponing the treatment a month, that should be fine, although it's hard to predict whether the tooth may start acting up in its temporary state. In that respect, it might be better to finish the root canal sooner rather than later. So, it's a catch-22.
How long does a front tooth root canal last?
A properly done front root canal should last about 25 years.
What can I take for a root canal pain?
You can take ibuprofen or Tylenol, and if that doesn't help, call your dentist and ask for a prescription strength pain killer.
