Root canal and crown questions

1. Root canal and crown
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2. 1. What happens during a Root canal?
During Root canal, the decay is removed and the infected pulp
which is causing you the pain or which is dead is removed
and the canals are prepared such that it makes it disease
free and then once you are symptom free, root canal is filled
with Bio compatible material and vacuum sealed
and then after tooth preparation crown is given
to give it strength and hence your chewing capacity gets retained.

3. 2. How long does a Root canal take?
Depending on the severity of cases, the procedure
can go on from single visit to multiple visit till
you are absolutely symptom free. Usually it gets
completed within 1-2 weeks which includes your cap
fixing day too.

4. 3. Do I need a crown after a Root canal?
Yes you need a crown after Root canal because it helps
with your chewing efficiency and gives the added strength
to your previously affected tooth and improves your
aesthetics as well.

5. 4. Should I have a Root canal or an
Extraction?
Teeth with Deep decays but good structure are the ones which can be
saved with Root canal treatment . But those tooth which are very
hopeless or doesn’t have enough structure or fully broken has to go for
extraction. Your dentist will decide only after looking at your tooth
condition.

6. 5. Is a Root canal painful?
Root canal is not painful, infact your pain gets relieved once the infection
is removed along with the infected nerve and tissues in the pulp. Before
the start of the RCT, anesthesia is given to numb the affected tooth and
the surrounding areas and then the treatment is done.

7. 6. How long does it take to recover from a Root canal and
crown?
Depending on the situation and condition, it can vary from one day
antibiotic, painkillers and a o week. usually within a week your pain
completely subsides provided you complete your medications on time
too which includes antibiotic and an anti-gastric tablet.

8. 7. Can you get sepsis from a bad Root canal?
Yes you can get, the persistent infection can cause fatal or life
threatening consequences if dentist attention is not immediately sought.

9. 8. How long does the pain last after a Root canal and
crown?
Usually pain subsides within a week or two depending on the severity of
the infection, provided you need to go through antibiotic and painkiller
course as recommended by your doctor.

10. 9. Can a Root canal and Crown fail?
Yes they can fail for various reasons:
1. If infection is persistent.
2. If the operator has not done a proper job or negligence.
3. If your own oral hygiene maintenance is poor and you are negligent
about it.

11. 10. Can a tooth with a Root canal and Crown get infected?
A correctly done Root canal treatment with proper crown and good
patient maintenance will never get re-infected. but in case of operator or
patient negligence and persistent infection you can get re-infection if the
same tooth.

12. 11. Can a tooth rot under a Crown?
usually a Root canal treated tooth does not rut under crown but yes, if
the given crown is not of correct size or if gum infection starts then there
are possibilities of your food getting lodged in these areas thus creating
a localized infection and leading to re-infection of that tooth. So proper
treatment procedure and maintenance from patient side is very
important.

13. Deeply decayed tooth with good strength and structure are best to be
saved than fully decayed and hopeless tooth, fully broken tooth which
are best extracted.
12. Is it better to get a tooth pulled or Root canal?

14. The tooth is hold into its position by a ligament surrounding tooth called
the periodontal ligatures which forms a connection with the surrounding
bone. when tooth gets severely infected the infection reaches the
ligament and inflames it. Inflammation subsides once root canal
treatment starts and then it comes back to normal state and thus tooth
becomes more stronger and disease free. To protect it further from re-
infection, Crown is placed on top which eventually improves the chewing
efficiency and aesthetics too.
13. What holds a tooth in place after a Root canal?

15. Because your infection needs to subside completely before the
completion of the treatment to render it disease free and avoid
occurrence of re-infection. So in subsequent visit medicated dressings
given to make the tooth infection free and symptom less.
14. Why does Root canal Take 2 visits?

16. Such condition are rare but can occur in cases of severe negligence, this
condition is called Brain abscess. symptoms are- fever, severe headache,
chills, visual changes, body weakness, seizures, nausea, vomiting,
personality change and going in and out of consciousness frequently.
Immediately seek dentist and medical attention.
15. How do you know if a tooth infection has spread to your
brain?

17. No most of your pain have subsided after your first visit. so by next visit
you will be mostly pain free, or if pain persist you will be given dressing
and have to continue your antibiotic and painkiller course.
16. Is the second visit for Root canal painful?

18. yes, you can get if you neglect it for a prolonged period of time.
17. Can you get a brain infection from a Root canal?

19. Root canal is not bad. It is the best procedure to save your highly
infected tooth and conserve the tooth to retain your chewing efficiency,
improve your smile and confidence and make your tooth infection free.
18. Why are Root canals bad for you?

20. It is extremely rare, but life threatening condition may arise if severe
infection persist, patient having poor oral hygiene and maintenance
hasn’t sought dentist attention or medical attention.
19. Has anyone died from a Root canal?

21. Sometimes you may have pain in the Root canal treated tooth or may get
sinus opening due to persistent abscess and sometime you may not
have any symptoms at all but infection may be seen on x-ray.
20. What does a failed Root canal feel like?

22. yes, they can after seeing the tooth and general health condition.
21. Can a dentist pull an infected tooth?

23. Fever chills headache dizziness nausea vomiting confusions falling
unconscious severe pain blurring of vision etc.
22. What are the early warning signs of sepsis?

24. Severe tooth infection with abscess and pain will cause a referral pain to
your ear, head, neck and jaw. The pain is known as radiating pain.
23. Can tooth infection spread to ear?

25. If you notice sudden swelling on one side of the jaw then seek immediate
dentist attention since your infection has spread into the soft tissue
spaces if the jaw causing a swelling and inflammation of that region of
jaw.
24. How do I know if my tooth infection has spread to my jaw?

26. Yes, throbbing pain is the sign that tells you that your cavity is deeper
and has reached your pulp and is irritating your nerves and blood
vessels to the point that you are getting such pains. Immediately seek
your dentist help and get the treatment done soon.
25. Does a throbbining tooth mean infection?

27. yes they can, but it is necessary for the dentist to know your general
health condition before taking out your tooth. In doubtful cases they
might ask you to get your Blood sugar report and Blood pressure
checked. If you are healthy with no other medical condition then tooth
can be taken out on same day.
26. Will a Dentist pull a tooth the same day?