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Pain in gum occasionally
Hi, I have this pain in the top side tooth. Its not permanent severe pain but if food gets there it pains for few seconds or if i brush and bristle gets between the tooth space then it bleeds a bit. I have it for over 2 weeks now. The pain is mostly in the gum and not severe. I did not take any painkiller. I visited a denstist and got xray. They suspect an infection and possibly a root canal is needed which they called me again to check and confirm. I doubt if this is the case where root canal is done? Attaching the xray. Can you please guide on the possibilities before I get to the next appointment? Thanks.
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The area which you are saying impacts food needs to be assessed.
Not necessarily a root canal case.
Bone loss is due to food impaction and probably if you clean that area yourself with a sharp thing.
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avoid using sharp thing to clean that area.
visit the Periodontist/dentist.this area will be cleaned and teeth height will be adjusted if required.
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After this evaluation is to be done further,if symptoms like sensitivity and pain on the tooth persist,go for root canal.else do not.
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Dr. Inavolu Shamini
Dentist
10 yrs exp
Hyderabad
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There is some to the K starting at the junction of two teeth where there might be food lodgement
Better to go for root canal treatment for the tooth
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Dr. Sharwari Pawale
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5 yrs exp
Pune
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It can be a gum inflammation
Get localised cleaning done in that area any debris accumulated will get cleaned and use hexidine mouthwash it will heal.
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