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Reinfected root canal
Hi doc, 6 months back my son had a tooth abscess so we did a root canal . But now again in root canal teeth there is a tooth abscess and he has pain . What is the next procedure??
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Hi , given the information looks like there is a reinfection in the tooth that has been treated already. Kindly visit a dentist so that you can get re evaluated, an x-ray will help to identify the cause for the reinfection so that it can be treated and your child can be relieved off the pain. Thinking its a milk tooth that it will fall off, or that an already treated tooth cannot get reinfected is a misconception.
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Please visit a dentist for further evaluation.
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Take necessary precautions before the pain worsens.
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Sir the treatment depends on X-ray ,weather you need a Re-RCT and other treatment modalities.
Consult your dentist for proper diagnosis.
Dental Galaxy, Pune
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Do visit the dental clinic as soon as possible otherwise the infection might increase.
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Visit the dentist again to get an x-ray done and your dentist will guide you after looking at the radiograph.
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Visit the Pedodontist who will be a children specialist and they can guide you well.
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Just get the treatment done or else the infection will increase and later it is difficult for the child. It's better to save the tooth because he is still 5 years. The milk tooth it will take time to fall. If the tooth is not there it will lead to space closure which will cause hindrance to the permanent tooth eruption
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To determine the best course of action, we'll start by taking an X-ray to assess the current condition of the tooth. This will help us evaluate the extent of the issue and decide whether a re-root canal treatment (RCT) is necessary or if medication can resolve the problem.
The X-ray will also provide valuable information about the surrounding area and gum region, allowing us to make a more accurate diagnosis and develop an effective treatment plan. Let's proceed with the X-ray and discuss the next steps based on the findings.
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Hello,
We will need present stage x-rays to evaluate.
The kid might need a re RCT or medication.
Also proper evaluation of adjacent teeth.
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visit a dentist for xray
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You have to get another x-ray done for your child. Depending on the x-ray we can tell you whether the tooth requires retreatment
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x ray
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Dr. Inavolu Shamini
Dentist
10 yrs exp
Hyderabad
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The next treatment option would be either a re-root canal treatment or extraction of the teeth
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Dr. Pia Patel
Dentist
14 yrs exp
Chennai
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Visit your dentist and get an x-ray for the tooth.
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Dr. Prajakta Rao
Periodontist
21 yrs exp
Thane
A well done root cal rarely fails. In case of failure it is best to approach a specialist in root canal treatment (MDS in Conservative dentistry and Endodontics)
First the Endodontist will rule out decayed and infected adjacent teeth and possible periodontal involvement with clinical examination
Endodontist will do clinical tests & take a good RVGs/ radiographs to diagnose reason for failure and make a diagnosis
Endodontist will start analgesics and antibiotics in case of severe pain and swelling
Next the Endodontist will explore options of retreatment/ extraction and replacement of missing teeth with implant/ bridge, after explaining prognosis of both options
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Best to approach a specialist in root canal treatment (MDS in Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics
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