Failing Tooth After Root Canal

asked 1 year ago by 513573anon in california
Latest answer by Daniel Melnick, DDS
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After a tooth has had root canal, and then after that an apicoetomy, how do you know if your tooth is failing and needs to be pulled? what are the signs?

5 answers to Failing Tooth After Root Canal

Root canal failure

Signs of root canal failure may include pain, swelling or drainage, looseness of the tooth or even no apparent symptoms. It is for this reason that periodic annual x- ray films of the tooth should be performed.

Daniel Melnick, DDS
Laurel Cosmetic Dentist

Failing root canal tooth

Check with tooth with an x-ray annually if you do not have any symptoms. Any signs of swelling, infection or pain indicates a problem. Your 6 month check-up and cleaning can also detect problems you would not be aware of if the root canal was failing.

Fred Peck, DDS
Cincinnati Cosmetic Dentist

Signs of failing root canal

The tooth you describe should be checked with an x-ray at least once a year for signs of failure. In general, pain, swelling and bad taste are all things to watch for.

Paul D. Kantor, DDS
Cleveland Cosmetic Dentist

Failing Root Canals Happen

People have root canals all the time. Not all of them succeed. Sometimes they are successful for years and then the root fractures and the tooth must be extracted. Root canal teeth can get brittle. Habits like grinding and clenching from stress can sacrifice your tooth. First, choose to have your treatment done by a dentist who does a lot of root canals. Endodontics is the specialty in dentistry that focuses on root canals. Knowing if... more

Wendy S. Spektor, DDS
Bellevue Cosmetic Dentist

Failing root canal

A recurring infection, tooth pain, sensitivity to hot & cold swelling & not able to bite down or put any pressure on the tooth those are some of the symptoms of a failing root canal.

Lawrence Gilbert, DDS
Woodbury Cosmetic Dentist

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