Broken File in Root Canal

November 2, 2010
Asked By:TicaGaga in Stanton, CA

I just had a root canal done today due to a deep filling I've had for a while. During the procedure, the general dentist broke the file inside the root. According to him, it should not be a problem but I am extremely concerned and don't feel comfortable having something there that shouldn't be. He said the tip broke off pretty deep. I am in a lot of pain. Could it be from the file or just the rct itself? Should I be concerned that the file broke and remains in my root canal?

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