Are root canals a risk for future illness?
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If root canal treament is not done, there is possibility of infecting with septicaemia (the persistence and multiplication of living bacteria in the blood stream) which is fatal.
904351
If your going in for a cleaning, I'm sure when they take the x'rays the Hygienist will find your problem with your molar. Get it treated as soon as possible, before a Root Canal, comes knocking! \n\nAs far as sensitivity is concerned... the cold water, might give you a good jolt! Good luck on that, there isnt anything we can do about it. We dont get options in offices when it comes to hot or cold water. We ONLY get cold. Sorry..... \n\nGood Luck...
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Yeah, ice is great for the swelling, but how about the trauma?  Any time a tooth is traumatized it is possible for the nerve of that tooth to become damaged.  This may lead to root canal therapy (RCT).  \n\nIt is important for you to make an appointment w/ your dentist.  An x-ray will be taken and your teeth will be evaluated.  Trust me....don't wait!  You should be able to be seen right away, b/c this is an emergency situation.  Your dentist should be aware of any situation going on in your mouth at all times.  These situations are recorded and can later on be used to evaluate a later condition or happening.\n\nThis is only a precautionary measure.  Yet, an important one.  It's always better to be safe than sorry!\n\nIf you don't take my advice, then watch out for discoloration of the traumatized teeth.  Now it is definitely time to make an appointment.  The teeth are necrotic (dead) and will need further treatment.
864197
I've had a lot of root canals done before, and even after months, sometimes they do that. If you had an abcess, you would know it, you would be in extreme pain, and you would look like a chipmunk. It's just your gums adjusting to the changes. Mouths are really sensitive to dental work, and root canals can take a while to adjust to. It will go away with time.
1112604
It's possible\nEspecially if the cavities are on upper teeth in the back\nThey are connected or right near the sinuses
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IN THE "OLD DAYS", IF A TOOTH LOOKED BAD AT THE BARBER (SINCE BARBERS WERE ALSO DENTISTS), THEY WOULD JUST PULL IT. \n\nTHE HEALTH IMPLICATIONS ARE THAT YOUR HEART IS CIRCULATING INFECTED BLOOD (THE DRAINING ABSCESS) THROUGHOUT THE BODY.\n\nWHAT THIS DOES TO YOUR HEALTH IS DRAMATIC. MANY ORGANS IN THE BODY. THIS AFFECTS YOUR  HEALTH IN A VARIETY OF WAYS.\n\nHAVING A LONG TIME DRAINING ABSCESS IS IN ESSENCE A SENTENCE TO SLOW, UNKNOWN, NEEDLESS SUFFERING.
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If you don't brush your teeth everyday, you will face terrible terrible things. \n\nThe mouth contains a wide variety of bacteria, but only a few specific species of bacteria cause dental caries: Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacilli. These bacteria convert foods—especially sugar and starch—into acids such as lactic acid created through fermentation processes. These acids seep into the tooth and can wear away tooth structure. If you don't brush everyday, conditions in the mouth would become favorable; S. mutans and Lactobacilli will continue to thrive and continue to secrete these acids. Bacteria, acid, food debris and saliva combine in the mouth to form a sticky substance called plaque that adheres to the teeth.\n\nIt is most prominent on the grooved chewing surfaces of molars, just above the gum line on all teeth, and at the margins of fillings. Plaque that is not removed from the teeth may mineralize into calculus (formerly known as tartar). Plaque and calculus irritate the gums, resulting in gingivitis. Periodontitis occurs when there is loss of gingival attachment.\n\n \nParts of a tooth, including dentinThe acids secreted by S. mutans and Lactobacilli in the plaque dissolve the enamel surface of the tooth. As the bacteria become more prolific, the bacteria will follow the advancing front of acid damage and infect the dentin within the tooth. Left untreated, carious lesions will increase in severity from small discolored stains to actual holes in the tooth (cavities). Cavities are usually painless until they grow very large inside the internal structures of the tooth (the dentin and the pulp at the core) and can kill the nerve and disrupt the blood vessels in the tooth. If left untreated, complications may occur such as acute irreversible pulpitis (infection of the pulp) or acute apical pulpitis (abcesses within the mandible.)\n\nPlaque and bacteria begin to accumulate within 20 minutes after eating, the time when most bacterial activity occurs. If plaque and bacteria are left on the teeth, cavities can develop, and untreated tooth decay can result in death of the internal structures of the tooth and ultimately the loss of the tooth.\n\nDietary sugars and starches (carbohydrates) increase the risk of tooth decay. The type of carbohydrate and the timing and frequency of ingestion are more important than the amount. Sticky foods are more harmful than nonsticky foods because they remain on the surface of the teeth. Frequent snacking increases the time that acids are in contact with the surface of the tooth.\n\nSo, you see, if you don't brush regularly, your teeth might develop caries, and you might have to go painful surgeries... and more... but I dont want to make you afraid.  So, better brush everyday rather than getting into BIG problems later.
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Yes you can. There is always a possibility that you may need a root canal in the future depending on why you had the crown placed. If it was because of deep decay or a deep fracture there is a high probability that you will need a root canal sometime in the future. Go ahead with the crown.
865359
Not necessarily but it could mess your teeth up for sure.
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It's a million-dollar question and answer!  There are currently a lot of researches on this subject.\n\nMost of the dentists currently agree that the is the most predominant bacteria in teeth with failed root canal therapy    is Enterococcus faecalis (gram negative, anaerobic).  This bacteria evolves and and is found to survive harsh conditions prevailing in the root canals of endodontically treated teeth.  Scientists believe that E. faecalis has the ability  to form calcified bio-film on root canal dentine.\n\nBesides physically cleaning the canal with the dental files, dentists use 2 main chemicals to treat or disinfect the root canal.  They are 17 percent ethylene-diamine-tetra-acetate (EDTA)and 2.5 percent sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl). Recently, laser is also recommended as another method for sterilizing the canal.\n\nBroad spectrum antibiotics such as tetracycline and clindamycine are also very effective in controlling infection surrounding the root canal (apical pathology). Occasionally, at the last resort of trying to save the tooth, apicoectomy and root amputation are necessary to get rid of these persistent bateria and infection.
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you don't need a root canal just because your tooth is cracked, if he didn't say that you need a root canal then you dont need one.
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This happened to me too my old shitty dentist didn't do a good job, she didn't drill and clean all the decay, now after few years i found a new great dentist, he fixed he said i may have ended up having root canal too, maybe tomorrow, maybe in five years maybe never as long as it doesn't hurt and since he filled my tooth again, he even put some medicine there it doesn't hurt and no problems whatsover! So find a good dentist that's a start! ask your family or friends i am sure somebody knows, that's how i found mine!
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Ok sets see, on one hand we have a really boring day (a long day), boring to point of agony.\nOn the other hand we have a physically painful dentist. \nIt is true you can take a break form the relatives, maybe a nap, watch a movie???\nYou can’t take a break from the dentist, and you’re paying him a bundle just for the pleasure of getting the root canal…a double bonus!\n\nI think I’d take the root canal for the simple reason that when the RC is over it’s over, but the relatives will be related to you forever!
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I know of none. But you could contact a dental university and see if they can help you.
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I don't see why not.  It probably depends on if the decay from the adjacent tooth has also invaded the root canal tooth and made it too weak/fractured to 'survive' the root canal.  You should talk to your dentist about it.
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Are you asking is it okay if there is excess gutta percha in a root canal fill?\n\nExcess gutta percha is not a problem. If the cement used doesn't cause a reaction with your system it should be fine. Overfill is better than underfill.
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YES\n\nFor example it can lead to weak bones that don't recover later in life.\n\nThe same for teeth.\n\nIt can also lead to parts of the nervous system not developing properly.