Kingstone Chichung Shih DDS
Endodontist | Endodontics
505 South Drive Suite 10 Mountain View CA, 94040About
Dr. Kingstone Shih received his BA in biological science from UC Berkeley, his DDS from UC San Francisco School of Dentistry, and his certificate of endodontics from Temple University. He is a past president of the Mid-Peninsula Dental Society, and taught at the UC San Francisco School of Dentistry.
Education and Training
University of California, San Francisco DDS 1994
Temple University School of Dental Medicine Certificate in Endodontics 1996
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Kingstone Chichung Shih DDS's Expert Contributions
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
How long after the root canal will I get a crown?
You can get a crown any time after having the root canal. READ MORE
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. READ MORE
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. READ MORE
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. READ MORE
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. READ MORE
How should I sleep after a root canal?
You should sleep as you normally do after a root canal. READ MORE
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. READ MORE
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. READ MORE
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. READ MORE
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. READ MORE
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. READ MORE
Can I get a filling after root canal?
Yes it is possible to get a filling after a root canal. READ MORE
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. READ MORE
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. READ MORE
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 give you a definite answer. READ MORE
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. READ MORE
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 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. READ MORE
How long does a front tooth root canal last?
A properly done front root canal should last about 25 years. READ MORE
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. READ MORE
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