i had an endo do a root canal on my bottom left molar 8 months ago. i recently moved and the dentist here is saying that is was a "radical save" and should not have been done because the post is too "short" and there isnt enough tooth structure to hold. It has come off 3 times and i am just wondering should i have it pulled or recemented?
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Pain after placing a crown isn't completely abnormal. There are many reasons for pain after crown placement, even if you had minimal discomfort before it was done. One cause is simply the trauma of having the tooth worked on. Another reason for pain might be that the crown is too high and is...
It is highly probable, based on what you wrote that there was gum tissue overgrowth around the temporary tooth between visits. Your dentist, if the word trimming was used, should not confuse you with gum surgery. It is a minor procedure. However make sure you are satisfied with...
Usually when a root canal
treated tooth has sensitivity, the tooth may be a little too hard in certain
movements. I would have your dentist evaluate your “bite” on this tooth
and adjust as necessary. Have them take an x-ray to ensure that there isn’t
something going on at the root of the tooth...