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Dr. Cecil Yesilsoy, DMD MS

Endodontist | Endodontics

Dr. Cecil Yesilsoy is a Dentist practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Yesilsoy specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases and conditions associated with the mouth and overall dental health. Dentists are trained to carry out such treatment as professional cleaning, restorative, prosthodontic, and endodontic procedures, and performing examinations, among many others.
37 years Experience
Dr. Cemil Yesilsoy, DMD MS
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Temple University
  • Accepting new patients

Is it okay to have pain two days after a root canal?

Yes,
Can happen and should diminish about 7-10 days.
Depends the condition of the tooth.
Sometimes may need antibiotic ..

How long after the root canal procedure can I smoke?

Smoke should not effect root canal treatment directly.

Root canal treatment

So many reasons endodontic treatment may have pain in between visits; -Could be still some nerve (fibers) -could be infection building up cause pressure inside (sometime just needs READ MORE
So many reasons endodontic treatment may have pain in between visits;
-Could be still some nerve (fibers)
-could be infection building up cause pressure inside (sometime just needs to be drained)
-cleaning (instrumentation) canal it self may cause irritation at the root tips and beyond
-sometimes takes time the apical tissue to heal
-bite on the tooth may aggravate the pain…..

Is gum recession serious?

Yes, If it is generalized it means periodontal disease , need general gum treatment, If it is local (one tooth involved) could be Endodontic (root canal problem) issue or other READ MORE
Yes,
If it is generalized it means periodontal disease ,
need general gum treatment,
If it is local (one tooth involved) could be Endodontic (root canal problem) issue or other issues like due to anatomic location related , etc…
Needs to be checked by dentist.

Broken Tooth and Swelling

Tooth must have been infected.
Need xray and see if it can be saved with Endodontic treatment or may need extraction.