Category Archives: Root Canal Treatment

What’s missing: steps in a direct pulp cap

Posted on February 15, 2013 by writeradmin

I got a direct pulp cap from my dentist. I like to know ahead of time what I’m getting into, so I watched a procedure of it online in order to know what to expect. I think the dentist did … Continue reading →

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What happens if a root canal treated tooth becomes abscessed?

Posted on April 30, 2012 by ddrowns

I had a root canal on a molar 5 years ago and now my dentist told me that the tooth is infected again. Is this common and what are my options? Thanks, David Dear David, We would like to say … Continue reading →

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Can a sinus infection cause tooth pain?

Posted on January 7, 2012 by ddrowns

The last couple of days I’ve had a lot of bad coughing, lots of stuff coming up (yellow and white looking mucus from the back of my throat), and my left ear is hurting. Today I noticed when I chew … Continue reading →

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Addiction recovery and pain management in dental treatment

Posted on September 30, 2011 by kkzeluff

I’ve got a real quandary and I wonder if you could help. I’ve been on methadone treatment for an addiction to opiates. I really seriously need dental work done, but the dentist I talked to (who used to be my … Continue reading →

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New filling has resulted in pain

Posted on August 15, 2011 by kkzeluff

Last month I had a white filling placed along with a ceramic cap on the first molar on the left hand side of my lower jaw. And that is when the trouble started. I’ve been in significant pain ever since. … Continue reading →

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Can a fast diagnosis of pain in a tooth be accurate?

Posted on June 30, 2011 by kkzeluff

I am suffering a lack of confidence in my dentist. Maybe you can tell me whether or not my suspicions are grounded. Part of the problem is that my dentist has the worst chairside manner ever, hands down. I’ve had … Continue reading →

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Does an oral surgeon have to pull my tooth?

Posted on May 22, 2011 by kkzeluff

Two years ago one of my fillings came out and my tooth broke in half. I ignored it for a while, but it just got too painful. I had a root canal treatment done, though I never went back for … Continue reading →

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Loose teeth after an assault

Posted on April 30, 2011 by kkzeluff

I am writing because I pretty embarrassed to have to ask these questions. I live in a small town, and have been going to the same dentist for years and everybody knows everybody. Her receptionist/clerk is a nice woman, but … Continue reading →

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If I have an infection in my tooth, is that dangerous?

Posted on February 24, 2011 by kkzeluff

I don’t know hardly anything about dentistry, but I think a broken tooth is causing me some real problems. Last Friday, one of the teeth in the very back of my mouth broke in to pieces. One piece came out, … Continue reading →

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