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Will the tooth need any special care or additional treatment after endodontic treatment?
You should not chew or bite on the treated tooth until you have had it restored by your dentist. The unrestored tooth is susceptible to fracture, so you should see your dentist for a full restoration as soon as possible. Otherwise, you need only practice good oral hygiene, including brushing, flossing, and regular checkups and cleanings.
Most endodontically treated teeth last as long as other natural teeth. In a few cases, a tooth that has undergone endodontic treatment does not heal or the pain continues. Occasionally, the tooth may become painful or diseased months or even years after successful treatment. Often when this occurs, redoing the endodontic procedure can save the tooth.What causes an endodontically treated tooth to need additional treatment?
New trauma, deep decay, or a loose,
cracked or broken filling can cause new infection in your tooth. In some cases, the endodontist may discover additional very narrow
or curved canals that could not be treated during the initial procedure.
Can all teeth be treated endodontically?
Most teeth
can be treated. Occasionally, a tooth can’t be saved because the root canals are not accessible, the root is severely fractured, the
tooth doesn’t have adequate bone support, or the tooth cannot be restored. However, advances in endodontics are making it possible
to save teeth that even a few years ago would have been lost. When endodontic treatment is not effective, endodontic surgery may be
able to save the tooth.
Symptom: Lingering pain after eating hot or cold foods.
Possible problem: This probably means the pulp has been damaged by deep decay
or physical trauma.
What to do: See your dentist or endodontist to save the tooth with root canal treatment.
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