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In 2022, I had root canal surgery on my upper front four teeth and crowns were placed on it.In the month of June, due to it eating hard food item, my dental crown of the left side loosened . I went to a dentist who suggested implant and a temporary denture, And fixed my loosened cap with the help of cement. I have carefully avoided eating from that side. But these days there is pain and bad breath from that area. Would the infection cause any serious damage. Kindly guide.
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Pain and bad breath from a previously treated tooth usually indicate infection or leakage under the crown. Temporary cement can loosen over time, allowing bacteria and food to get trapped.
If left untreated, the infection can damage the tooth, surrounding bone, or gums, so it should not be ignored.
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Get the crown removed and area cleaned
• X-ray to check root canal status
• Re-cementing or replacing the crown, or further treatment if needed
Early treatment can prevent serious damage. Please consult your dentist at the earliest.
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Yes you may get it checked for pain and infection. Infection leads to crown failure.
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Pain and bad breath after RCT usually mean infection or leakage. The tooth needs review, X-ray check, cleaning if required, and a proper filling or crown. Early treatment can save the tooth and stop the smell.
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Please visit a dentist and get the issue resolved.
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Hi,
As you have mentioned pain and bad breath suggests that there is an underlying infection.
Proper treatment plan can be given only after taking a radiograph.
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1.Advised to visit a dentist as soon as possible and take a radiograph and do the next step.
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Pain and bad breath suggests infection,which could be due to failed root canal ,ill fitting crown etc .
The sooner the better it is treated as it can compromise and spread to other teeth in the area as well .
Clinical and radio graphic examination needs to be done to see the extent of infection and decide a treatment plan.
Hope that helps!
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Visit Dentist
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Warm saline rinses in interim .
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Yes infection can progress (increase) if left untreated it is advisable to get an OPG or an Intra oral radiograph at the earliest and then consult your dentist to evaluate the status of your root canal filled tooth
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See using a mouth wash is good option but I suggest go for a OPG scan for better treatment plan . Don’t waste your time .
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Visit your doctor and go for OPG
Health Tips
Don’t use your upper front teeth for biting
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The cap might be fitted again, but if there is an infection underneath the tooth, it will eventually lead to swelling and further complications like space infection. For bad breath at present, use chlorhexidine mouthwash from any brand.
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It's better you go to a dentist and do a dental x-ray for further evaluation.
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As you describe your condition. you should consult to your dentist again before it will convert into serious condition. They will do iopa and tell you better about your condition.
Next Steps
Xray and proper treament.
Health Tips
avoid any hard food and take a soft diet from that site
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Hii,
As you described that you have pain and bad breath in that area means there may be chances of periods apical abscess that can causes serious problems. You can do salt warm water gargle or mouth wash for bad breath as a home remedies. Avoid hard food from that side. Do x ray as soon as possible
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Do x ray first confirm peri apical abscess or infection if present then extract the tooth followed by implant or fix prosthesis
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Dr. Inavolu Shamini
Dentist
10 yrs exp
Hyderabad
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The infection might be present in the tooth. Please visit the dentist to get an x-ray followed by proper diagnosis and treatment.
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Vaishnavi Warule
Dentist
Ahmednagar
There may be gap between your cap and teeth that why there will be accumulation of food partical which cause bad odour in your mouth probably it may also cause gum diseases
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Brush twice daily
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Dr. Sharwari Pawale
Dental Surgeon
5 yrs exp
Pune
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Infection can increase and can cause complications further
Better to get it treated
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