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My temporary filling of RC treated tooth fell off. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor,I just got a temporary filling today for my upper molar tooth. The dentist cleaned my canals as a part of the root canal treatment and then placed the filling. It felt and looked fine, he shaved it down some more to make it right. After some time, although I did not eat anything (only dran... Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.I have read through your complaint and the relevant details.The filling material placed usually after the root canal treatment would be a temporary white-colored one. If that is the case, I would like to say you that this type of filling material is not strong enough and te... Read Full »
My root canal filling fell out. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I had a root canal and the filling fell off. I am too afraid of dentists. Hence, I did not go back to get a permanent filling. How bad can it be now? It has been a year. What to do? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Let me start by telling you that if you have been to the dentist and sat through the root canal procedure then getting a filling should be a cake walk. Without a filling covering a root canal filled tooth, either the root canal will fail or the tooth might just breakdow... Read Full »
Is there anything I can do to save my temporarily filled tooth?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a tooth that needs a root canal treatment; however, due to the coronavirus restriction, I will consult the dentist only if I am in pain, but I am currently not in pain. The dentist I saw a few weeks ago said I should get the treatment done as soon as possible as it could become sym... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I suggest you follow the instructions. 1. Avoid too hot, too cold, and hard foods that can start tooth pain. 2. Use the other side for chewing. Biting food with the filled tooth could dislodge the filling and complicate things. 3. Brush... Read Full »
Is it necessary to get root canal treatment done for tooth?
Query: Hi doctor, I have pain in one of the gums near one of the upper teeth. After eating or having something hot or cold, I feel sensitive and after that, I get pain for some time, but the pain goes away automatically. I have gone to one of the dentists and she suggested me to get a root canal treatment ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. If you have pain after eating cold or hot, it mostly means that the nerves inside are infected. It has to be root canal treated. If you are so sure that it can be saved and want to try something else, ask a dentist to just... Read Full »
I have lost my tooth filling. Can I have a new filling or a crown?
Query: Hi doctor, I have lost a filling present on my bottom left tooth next to my wisdom tooth. Some portion of the tooth has broken away. I do not have pain in that tooth now. Is it right to have a new filling on that tooth or can I have a dental crown on that tooth? Is it possible to have a crown on th... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. A filling can be placed again, and the tooth is contoured correctly. A composite can be used to build the tooth and then the tooth can be contoured adequately. Then a crown can be placed. If the tooth is not broken much, then a cutting can be done, and a crown can be pl... Read Full »
Can I exercise after the first visit for root canal treatment?
Query: Hi doctor, I had the first part of a root canal done today with a temporary filling. I am feeling no pain anymore in the tooth. Am I okay to run or exercise today, six hours after the procedure? I had pain in my gums for four days before seeing my dentist. They said it was infected and likely caused... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, I appreciate that you have chosen icliniq.com for your medical needs. I am here to give you the best care possible. If you are okay with what you are doing, it is perfectly fine. Moreover, there are no precautions required in the case of a root canal other than maintaining certain eating habits... Read Full »
I have swelling on my face after an incomplete root canal treatment. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, My dentist did half of the root canal treatment, filled it in, and sent me home. Recently the filling has fallen out and I have not been able to get to a dentist. My tooth does not hurt, it occasionally tastes of blood, however, my cheek and gums have swelled immensely this past hour,... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Yes, it has something to do with your unfinished root canal. The infection is in the mouth and it is still there near the tooth. The dentist has given you a temporary filling material. Visit any oral surgeon and ask... Read Full »
I have discomfort in my composite filling. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I recently did my composite filling. The white part of the filling looks like something is stuck on it and gives the same feeling. It does not look normal, and it also irritates. Please help. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query, and I can understand your concern. I am a maxillofacial surgeon. I will be answering you shortly. I hope this will help you. Thank you. Read Full »
I have pain after temporary filling during RCT. Is it normal?
Query: Hi doctor, In root canal treatment, even after temporary filling, pain is still present. If something touches the tooth, there is extreme pain. Is it normal or do I need to get the tooth removed? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Root canal treatment involves three main steps namely: Access opening (opening of the root canal). Biomechanical preparation (cleaning and shaping the canal). Obturation (filling the canal). Temporary filling which you mean is just the superficial one. Pain may ... Read Full »
I have a decayed tooth with a bracket on it. Can a temporary filling be done for that tooth?
Query: Hello doctor,I have a decayed tooth with a bracket on it. Can a temporary filling be done? Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I understand your concern. If there is any caries present during orthodontic treatment it should be filled before starting the treatment. You can visit the nearest dentist to remove the bracket. Every dentist has the necessary instrument to... Read Full »