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Does a root canal hurt?
If you are properly anesthetized, the root canal procedure itself should be painless. However, it's normal for it to be a little tender or sore for a few days afterwards.
Do I need a root canal for a crown?
Not necessarily. Sometimes it is possible to get a crown without needing a root canal.
What sedation is used for a root canal?
There are 4 levels of sedation. Just local anesthetic, nitrous oxide, a tranquilizing pill like Xanax of Halcion, and general anesthesia.
Can a dentist do a root canal through a crown?
It is more difficult to do a root canal through a crown. You should visit an endodontist.
What should you not do before a root canal procedure?
There are no major restrictions before a root canal.
Should you have a root canal before getting a dental bridge?
It is possible to get a bridge without needing a root canal.
Is it normal to have gums pain after a filling?
Your gums may be a little sore for 2-3 days after a filling.
How long is the root canal procedure?
A root canal procedure can take anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour or two.
Can you get a veneer after the root canal?
It depends on which tooth you are getting the root canal. If it is front tooth, a veneer may be enough to protect it, but if it is a premolar or molar tooth, you will need a full READ MORE
It depends on which tooth you are getting the root canal. If it is front tooth, a veneer may be enough to protect it, but if it is a premolar or molar tooth, you will need a full crown.
Will a tooth turn black after a root canal?
It is unlikely that your tooth will turn black after a root canal, but it may darken to a shade of gray or beige if there is intrinsic staining from a previous traumatic injury READ MORE
It is unlikely that your tooth will turn black after a root canal, but it may darken to a shade of gray or beige if there is intrinsic staining from a previous traumatic injury or the use of dark colored dental materials.
Is it necessary to put crown after root canal?
On a molar or premolar tooth, it is usually recommended to place a crown after a root canal. On the anterior teeth, sometimes it is optional.
Do I need a root canal to get a crown?
If the nerve inside the tooth is healthy, you can get a crown without doing a root canal first.
How can I get rid of an abscess?
You have two choices. You can either do a root canal, or you can extract the tooth.
Will antibiotics help pulpitis?
No, pulpitis is not a bacterial infection, therefore antibiotic will not help.
How long does a root canal filling last?
A well done root canal filling should last about 25 years before it needs to be replaced
Can tooth pulp heal on its own?
If the pulp has not been permanently damaged, there is a chance it may heal on its own.
Root canal?
The end of January is a little longer than ideal to wait to have the root canal completed. You should contact your dentist and ask to be placed on a waiting list.
What pain medicine to take after a root canal?
Check your medical records if it is safe for you to take Ibuprofen or Tylenol. If you need something stronger, you should contact your dentist.
How can I treat an infected tooth without a root canal?
If the nerve inside the tooth is infected, you need either a root canal or an extraction.
Do you need anesthesia for a root canal?
It is highly recommended to have local anesthesia for a root canal.
