I had a root canal done in one of my front tooth which began to grey over time. My dentist recommended internal bleaching and drilled an access hole into my tooth. I was then given some at home whitening to use until the tooth reachrles the desired shade. Is it safe for the hole to be left open? I'm worried about further decay? I brush twice a day
Answer: Access cavity should be closed The hole through with bleaching was done for the tooth should be closed and sealed well after every appointment. The inner dentin gets softer to the food products and acidic foods.
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Answer: Access cavity should be closed The hole through with bleaching was done for the tooth should be closed and sealed well after every appointment. The inner dentin gets softer to the food products and acidic foods.
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October 18, 2018
Answer: Internal bleaching should be sealed. As another doctor already has mentioned, once an access has been created behind the tooth, the bleaching pellet is placed inside the pulp chamber of the root canal treated tooth and sealed with a semi-permanent material so that it protects your soft tissue from any seepage of whitening compound or gel that has been placed inside the tooth. Leaving the access open will only lead to leakage of the whitening gel and irritation of the tissue. What you describe does not seem to be correct in terms of how the procedure should be done. Discuss your concerns with your treating doctor. Good luck!
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October 18, 2018
Answer: Internal bleaching should be sealed. As another doctor already has mentioned, once an access has been created behind the tooth, the bleaching pellet is placed inside the pulp chamber of the root canal treated tooth and sealed with a semi-permanent material so that it protects your soft tissue from any seepage of whitening compound or gel that has been placed inside the tooth. Leaving the access open will only lead to leakage of the whitening gel and irritation of the tissue. What you describe does not seem to be correct in terms of how the procedure should be done. Discuss your concerns with your treating doctor. Good luck!
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October 13, 2018
Answer: Internal bleaching Normally with internal bleaching, a pellet with a bleaching solution is place in the tooth and sealed with a temp filling. Not sure why they would leave it open and use a bleaching tray, but that is not standard for internal bleaching.
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October 13, 2018
Answer: Internal bleaching Normally with internal bleaching, a pellet with a bleaching solution is place in the tooth and sealed with a temp filling. Not sure why they would leave it open and use a bleaching tray, but that is not standard for internal bleaching.
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October 11, 2018
Answer: Internal bleaching The hole should be covered with a temporary filling. Sometimes the filling is a little irregular and can feel like a hole to your tongue. If it's definitely not covered, speak to your dentist. Most likely they placed a temporary filling and it fell out or a piece broke off.
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October 11, 2018
Answer: Internal bleaching The hole should be covered with a temporary filling. Sometimes the filling is a little irregular and can feel like a hole to your tongue. If it's definitely not covered, speak to your dentist. Most likely they placed a temporary filling and it fell out or a piece broke off.
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October 11, 2018
Answer: Yes, it is generally considered safe This is a relatively common procedure, and yes, it is fairly safe. There should be a temporary covering or filling in the tooth while you are doing the internal bleaching or "walking bleach" as it has been called. Once the bleaching is complete, a more definitive restoration can be placed, which seals better. Just brush your teeth thoroughly everyday and you should be fine.
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October 11, 2018
Answer: Yes, it is generally considered safe This is a relatively common procedure, and yes, it is fairly safe. There should be a temporary covering or filling in the tooth while you are doing the internal bleaching or "walking bleach" as it has been called. Once the bleaching is complete, a more definitive restoration can be placed, which seals better. Just brush your teeth thoroughly everyday and you should be fine.
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