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Shorty
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Tooth question?
Isn't a tooth DEAD after a root canal?
I had one back in October, and for the past 2 days, that tooth has been getting throbbing pains.
I'm calling the dentist tomorrow- but this is so frustrating! I paid a lot of money for that darn root canal, I hope its not botched. 
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MelToddJulia
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Re: Tooth question?
Yes the tooth is dead after root canal, I would call your dentist! That stinks!
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| Posted 2/15/06 8:39 PM |
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Holly
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Re: Tooth question?
this happened to my brother
He had the root canal done, but apparently his dentist did not go far enough down and he had to have it redone
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| Posted 2/15/06 8:40 PM |
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MommyofG
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Re: Tooth question?
Posted by Shorty
Isn't a tooth DEAD after a root canal?
I had one back in October, and for the past 2 days, that tooth has been getting throbbing pains.
I'm calling the dentist tomorrow- but this is so frustrating! I paid a lot of money for that darn root canal, I hope its not botched.
well..............., it depends whether or not the root canal was done to the bottom of the root, meaning the apex of the root. OR they could have gone through the root tip- preforating it and that can cause pain or eventually loose the tooth after doing an apicoectomy( taking off the root tip).
Also remember your gum tissue is still alive around that crown or tooth now. Did they put a crown there? the crown may not be fitting correctly either.
Def go to your dentist.
to educate yourself on what a preforated root tip looks like go on the internet and do a search and also do a search for root canals with pictures. When you go ask to see your tooth on the view box and see where the gutta percha = the filling you will see in the root now, is.
good luck.
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| Posted 2/15/06 8:41 PM |
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Bri
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Re: Tooth question?
The result is still a dead tooth, but at least it’s a dead tooth that will remain lodged in the gums. That’s because an infection that runs out of control eventually kills the gum cells that anchor the tooth. Of course, sometimes not all of the infected tissue is removed and this can result in a re-infection that could require remedial surgery.
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| Posted 2/15/06 8:41 PM |
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Shorty
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Re: Tooth question?
Posted by Holly
this happened to my brother
He had the root canal done, but apparently his dentist did not go far enough down and he had to have it redone
greatttttttt 
the root canal didn't hurt at all - I wonder if it's because he screwed it up
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| Posted 2/15/06 8:41 PM |
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dm24angel
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Re: Tooth question?
yes a root canel removes the nerve in your tooth, so its dead, thats why it turns black and you need the cap. I have had pain after mine before, and it's due to an infection or irratation to the gums...
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| Posted 2/15/06 8:42 PM |
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Shorty
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Re: Tooth question?
I don't have a crown - tooth is still there.
If he didn't go deep enough - do you think he'll charge me again?! 
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| Posted 2/15/06 8:42 PM |
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Shorty
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Re: Tooth question?
Its been fine since October...it just started hurting again yesterday...
so weird
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| Posted 2/15/06 8:43 PM |
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Myrockette
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Re: Tooth question?
hope you feel better and it's nothing big
Just found out today that i'm getting a root canal in 2 weeks AND to top it off just had a mammogram and they're going to "re-do" my left boob tomorrow 
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| Posted 2/15/06 8:45 PM |
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MommyofG
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Re: Tooth question?
Posted by Shorty
I don't have a crown - tooth is still there.
If he didn't go deep enough - do you think he'll charge me again?!
Are you getting a crown? which tooth is it? in the back or front? if in the back I would HIGHLY suggest getting a crown/cap. when the nerve is removed from your root tip, the tooth becomes brittle b/c you are no longer getting nutrients to the tooth.( the nerves provide nutrients to the tooth) you can bite into something soft and crack the tooth and if cracked too close to gums you wont be able to even get a crown youre looking at bridge or implant at that point.
to re do a rct YES they do charge for that. because sometimes a RCT is not done on ALL of your root tips- thats another thing to remember! the back teeth have 3 roots so if they only did 1 canal- you still have 2 others alive.
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| Posted 2/15/06 8:47 PM |
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Re: Tooth question?
Posted by MYROCKETTE
hope you feel better and it's nothing big
Just found out today that i'm getting a root canal in 2 weeks AND to top it off just had a mammogram and they're going to "re-do" my left boob tomorrow
ty
mmmm - SQUUUUUUUISH
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| Posted 2/15/06 8:48 PM |
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Shorty
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Re: Tooth question?
Posted by girlygrl33
Posted by Shorty
I don't have a crown - tooth is still there.
If he didn't go deep enough - do you think he'll charge me again?!
Are you getting a crown? which tooth is it? in the back or front? if in the back I would HIGHLY suggest getting a crown/cap. when the nerve is removed from your root tip, the tooth becomes brittle b/c you are no longer getting nutrients to the tooth.( the nerves provide nutrients to the tooth) you can bite into something soft and crack the tooth and if cracked too close to gums you wont be able to even get a crown youre looking at bridge or implant at that point.
to re do a rct YES they do charge for that. because sometimes a RCT is not done on ALL of your root tips- thats another thing to remember! the back teeth have 3 roots so if they only did 1 canal- you still have 2 others alive.
TY - you're very knowledgable here....
Its tooth 14 - and he did all 3 roots in October.
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| Posted 2/15/06 8:49 PM |
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MommyofG
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Re: Tooth question?
Posted by Shorty
Posted by girlygrl33
Posted by Shorty
I don't have a crown - tooth is still there.
If he didn't go deep enough - do you think he'll charge me again?!
Are you getting a crown? which tooth is it? in the back or front? if in the back I would HIGHLY suggest getting a crown/cap. when the nerve is removed from your root tip, the tooth becomes brittle b/c you are no longer getting nutrients to the tooth.( the nerves provide nutrients to the tooth) you can bite into something soft and crack the tooth and if cracked too close to gums you wont be able to even get a crown youre looking at bridge or implant at that point.
to re do a rct YES they do charge for that. because sometimes a RCT is not done on ALL of your root tips- thats another thing to remember! the back teeth have 3 roots so if they only did 1 canal- you still have 2 others alive.
TY - you're very knowledgable here....
Its tooth 14 - and he did all 3 roots in October.
Im a dental hygienist  I should know this stuff, LOL.
ah so all 3 and 14 is your upper left first perm molar- you should def have a crown there!!!! why didnt they put one on? that tooth needs a post and core and a crown. your tooth is probably rotting and the infection is affecting your gums. You can get a cavity on the enamel of a tooth that has had a rct and that even has a crown. for that to happen with a crown its b/c it didnt fit right and bacteria got underneath it and ate away at what tooth you have left holding the crown.
Im just surprised they didnt put a crown on there. the tooth is dead but still able to rot, get a cavity AND irritate your gums, def! feel better!!! and I hope they did the RCT right!
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| Posted 2/15/06 8:54 PM |
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Shorty
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Re: Tooth question?
He said I didn't need a crown any time in the near future... 
ugh i need a new dentist
I've never had any other cavities, never had any problems other than this tooth
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| Posted 2/15/06 8:57 PM |
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MommyofG
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Re: Tooth question?
Posted by Shorty
He said I didn't need a crown any time in the near future...
ugh i need a new dentist
I've never had any other cavities, never had any problems other than this tooth
 I would get a new dentist. Did he do the RCT or did you go to a specialist- an endodontist? if a reg dds did it, then theres your problem. I hate to say that too, but thats why they made a speciality=endodontist for them.
I feel bad, def go to him and see if they recharge you too, a specialist would def, not sure if your dentist if they did it would since it was jus done.
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| Posted 2/15/06 9:03 PM |
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Shorty
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Re: Tooth question?
 Thanks
I'm so pissedoff
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