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Dr. Mahua Bose Pillai
Endodontist
Dr. Mahua Bose Pillai is an endodonist practicing in New York, NY. Dr. Bose Pillai is a specialist dentist, focusing on tooth pain, root canals and other issues related to the interior part of the tooth. Endodonists can diagnose problems and perform procedures to fix them. Treatment from an endodonist can often save a diseased tooth. Root canal treatment is one of the most common procedures performed by an endodonist.
5 years
Experience
Dr. Mahua Bose Pillai
- New York, NY
- Harvard School of Dental Med
- Accepting new patients
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Does an anesthesia injection in the mouth cause pain?
No it doesn’t cause pain. You might feel a little sore once the numbness goes away.
What are the signs of a failed root canal?
1. Pain on biting or chewing
2. Hot sensitivity
3. Swelling
4. A pimple / bubble in the gum
2. Hot sensitivity
3. Swelling
4. A pimple / bubble in the gum
I let a cavity go way too far, and it's causing a lot of pain. What should I do?
You might most probably need a root canal. You should go and see an endodontist as soon as possible.
Is a root canal treatment permanent?
Nothing is permanent but if done correctly along with. a perfect crown it should last you a lifetime
One of my front teeth just chipped. How will this be fixed?
Just a filling , veneer it crown if you are not having any pain to cold or biting.
I have a cracked tooth. Does this expose me to an infection?
No but it might slowly damage and kill your tooth nerve which might lead to infection later.
Is my tooth infection spreading?
Yes it is called referred pain. Get it checked soon.
Can a root canal have prolonged recovery?
You should let your endodontist take a CT and figure it out if everything is treated properly.
Can a tooth affected by cavities be saved?
Yes depending on how much tooth structure is destroyed. Better to get it treated when it’s still small.
