yod
10-31-2005, 07:13 PM
A general practitioner dentist did a root canal on my #19 tooth May 2004. There has been basically no change in painful experiences in the tooth. I went back a few months later, and his brother looked at my tooth. His brother is apparently a weight lifter, and was strutting back in forth in front of me like an idiot. He then put the mirror in my mouth and started rattling it around on my teeth without even looking. Then he said, "It's fine. In fact it's perfect!" He prescribed some antibiotics and that was it. I've tried to ignore it, as at times it seems a little better. But I went back to the original dentist in May 2005. He redid the root canal and put a crown on it. There's no difference at all! I went back a few weeks later, he took x rays, and said that everything looks fine. I dunno what to do.
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CK40CK
10-31-2005, 08:50 PM
My advice would be to go to the root canal specialist (endontist)I think I have that term correct. I have had major problems with my teeth lately as well. Also how is your bite? I had terrible pain and inflammation but I had my bite adjusted and the pain has gone away. When you see the root canal doctor have him or her make sure your teeth are hitting the way they are supposed to be. When your bite is off it will cause lots of problems including excrutiating pain. Please let us know how you make out. Take it from one who knows go to the specialist it is a little more expensive but definetly worth it
All the best
CK
All the best
CK
Titchou
11-01-2005, 11:01 AM
The correct term is "endodontist." And I would definitely go see one....
Murphy
11-01-2005, 02:41 PM
There R 2 types of root canals. And the Dental Assoc. should tell U what U R
getting but there's no requirement. The easy quick money one: Numb, drill,
& cut nerves & hope they die off. Most of time, if they think, an injection to
desolve nerve will be given & then U R filled/crowned. U should be given an
antibiotic to make sure. Not done right, can suck infection into blood stream
& can even make it's way to the heart. Correct canal: Numb very well, drill,
cut /remove nerves, pack in a permanent filler in the holes where nerves were removed & then sealed. Most dentists do cheap instead of referring out
since they only have a 10% group that return to complain. Then the refer.
Mine cost alot & took 2hrs + fol/up before crowned. Worth the $ since it was
done 10 yrs. ago. My friend had a 1 day quicky & filled. She suffered off/on
until many antibiotics kicked in given to her by her reg. MD & that's how we
heard abt the 2 types.
getting but there's no requirement. The easy quick money one: Numb, drill,
& cut nerves & hope they die off. Most of time, if they think, an injection to
desolve nerve will be given & then U R filled/crowned. U should be given an
antibiotic to make sure. Not done right, can suck infection into blood stream
& can even make it's way to the heart. Correct canal: Numb very well, drill,
cut /remove nerves, pack in a permanent filler in the holes where nerves were removed & then sealed. Most dentists do cheap instead of referring out
since they only have a 10% group that return to complain. Then the refer.
Mine cost alot & took 2hrs + fol/up before crowned. Worth the $ since it was
done 10 yrs. ago. My friend had a 1 day quicky & filled. She suffered off/on
until many antibiotics kicked in given to her by her reg. MD & that's how we
heard abt the 2 types.
john29
11-01-2005, 07:21 PM
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Murphy
11-01-2005, 09:14 PM
John: I sense U R an expert in this field so can U please help YOD?
After all, this is a forum to exchange information, opinions & get help
to feel better. Help YOD so we can also learn.
After all, this is a forum to exchange information, opinions & get help
to feel better. Help YOD so we can also learn.
john29
11-01-2005, 10:17 PM
yod, these are the steps i would take. First, return to whoever did the root canal and give as detailed an explaination of your symptoms. It may very well be a crown that needs a little adjusting, but make sure it is clear that there is something wrong. If the crown is adjusted, be sure to ask them to check you whlie you are laying back and sitting up. If you are not relieved/sastified, then it is perfectly fine to get a second opinion from another general dentist or an endodontist. Keep in mind that sometimes it takes a while for a tooth and the surrounding structures to heal, even if the root canal and the crown are done perfectly. Keep on the lookout for signs of improvement, even a little bit. good luck