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Dr. Sachin Rastogi, DMD
- springfield, Virginia
- TUFTS UNIVERSITY
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How long does it take for amoxicillin to work for a tooth infection?
24 to 48 hours at least
How many dental fillings can you get at a time?
There is no limitation, but it may take longer to do many fillings and you may get really tired during the appointment.
Is it ok to get a crown without a root canal?
Yes, That's correct.
How do you stop enamel erosion?
By avoiding acidic food, some minor erosion is hard to stop
At what age do gums start to recede?
That's not age related.
Do you have pain after a root canal?
It really depends on the case. Some mild discomfort is normal post-operatively. Very rarely, it can be more painful also. But most of the pain can be controlled by using antibiotics READ MORE
It really depends on the case. Some mild discomfort is normal post-operatively. Very rarely, it can be more painful also. But most of the pain can be controlled by using antibiotics and/or pain medications.
Can root canal treatments cause diseases?
No, that's not true. In fact, it will prevent the spread of infection.
How should I deal with the pain of a root canal?
Every root canal case is different. 600 mg of ibuprofen every 6-8 hours will help a lot. See your dentist if it continues.
Do I need a root canal if there's no pain?
Yes, that can happen.
Do they put you to sleep for a root canal?
Most probably not. Root canals are done way differently now and just need local anesthesia. It's like getting a filling done just takes little more time.
Does a dental filling require anesthesia?
Most of the time yes
What medications are prescribed after a root canal?
It really depends on the case, but if your tooth is infected to begin with, sometimes during root canal procedure some more bacteria get out of the tooth into your jaw bone. To READ MORE
It really depends on the case, but if your tooth is infected to begin with, sometimes during root canal procedure some more bacteria get out of the tooth into your jaw bone. To help with this additional bacterial infection, antibiotics are prescribed. That's the reason sometimes a tooth hurts more than before the root canal.
Is tooth sensitivity a sign of decay?
Not always. Sometimes your gums get receded and expose the root and it can cause tooth sensitivity.
Does an anesthesia injection in the mouth cause pain?
It will hurt a little bit as it's an injection. But if topical anesthetic is used before and done slowly, it hurts way less.
Is a broken tooth a dental emergency?
It is an emergency, as a broken tooth can cause severe pain and infection later on. It makes sense to see your dentist ASAP even if it does not hurt now.
Endodontists and root canals?
Most of the root canals are done by general dentists, but sometimes when the tooth has complex anatomy or is difficult to treat, general dentists refer them to Endodontists. Endodontist READ MORE
Most of the root canals are done by general dentists, but sometimes when the tooth has complex anatomy or is difficult to treat, general dentists refer them to Endodontists. Endodontist undergo 2-3 years of extra training and are well equipped to treat a variety of cases.
What can be the risks involved in an endodontic surgery?
You definitely have some risks involved with any kind of surgery. But for endodontic surgery, the risks are bleeding, swelling, infection, sinus perforation in upper back teeth, READ MORE
You definitely have some risks involved with any kind of surgery. But for endodontic surgery, the risks are bleeding, swelling, infection, sinus perforation in upper back teeth, inferior alveolar nerve injury in lower teeth, short or long term, may even be permanent numbness to name a few.
Can a root canal have prolonged recovery?
Ideally any root canal treated tooth should behave like any other tooth. Some people may take longer to heal. But for an accurate diagnosis you should get second opinion by a trained READ MORE
Ideally any root canal treated tooth should behave like any other tooth. Some people may take longer to heal. But for an accurate diagnosis you should get second opinion by a trained endodontist or dentist.
