Root canal=Jan+Feb/18. Had pain/sensitivity, so filling was taken out--medicine in--medicine out-- filling in + 3x antiobiotics --wait 2mo--crown Apr/18. Jul/18=started getting symptoms that seem to get worse: When touching left side of chin or bottom lip=chin tingling...sometimes chin feels cold in places. Endodontist said to see neurologist...Dentist=x-ray tooth, said it is ok, doesn't know what is wrong. Neurologist said it might take 6-9 more months to improve, but not sure if temp/perm...
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After crown placement, it isn't unusual to have some sensitivity for a couple of days. If you feel like your bite is not right, that needs to be adjusted as soon as possible. If you have any swelling in the area, it could be an infection and needs to be addressed right away. Otherwise, it can...
N. Summer Lerch, DDS, FAGD - Account Suspended says:
Hi There,It is not common to have cement in-bedded in gums. It should be gotten out of there. That is a foreign object, like a splinter and can cause pain and damage to the surrounding tissues.
N. Summer Lerch, DDS, FAGD - Account Suspended says:
HI there,Molar teeth definitely need a crown after a root canal procedure. Premolar teeth, with their smaller size, possibly less chewing force, could do well with an onlay. Further an onlay done well is the most esthetic and natural solution in a beautiful smile. For all these reasons I li...