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I had root canal in one of my teeth 3 years ago and now I am having pain since last 3 days but only at jight
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There might be a chance of reinfection there
Visit your dentist for further procedure
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A possibility of re-infection is there. Visit your dentist for a proper diagnosis after xray of the tooth in concern.
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Visit a dentist for xray and diagnosis
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Do not eat from that side
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You need to consult a dentist in person so that they can take x ray and examine the teeth clinically.
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Please visit ur dentist for checkup…to check out possibilities of re infection or any other issue
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There can be a possibility of reinfection , so it is better you must visit your nearby dentist and get an IOPA done of the respective tooth.
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Do visit your dentist for proper examination and treatment to be done.
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See there may be possibility that you have bite something really hard that have caused pain
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consult a dentist
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an x-ray is also required
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Hello..there is a possibility that you might be grinding your teeth in night ...so rct treated tooth being weaker than other teeth must be feeling more sensation..also there is a possibility of re infection in the tooth..and at night when you lie down to sleep there is increased pressure inside the tooth in that posture which elevates the pain..
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check for grinding.. then visit dentist
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Dr. Geetanjali Shinde
Dentist
2 yrs exp
Pune
Reinfection. May need re root canal treatment.
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Dr. Zoya Rasheed
Cosmetic/Aesthetic Dentist
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
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Get x ray done
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Dr. Vipul Lodha
Pediatric Dentist
4 yrs exp
Navi Mumbai
Maybe secondary infection, needs a radiograph first
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Visit dental clinic and take radiograph
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avoid eating from offending side
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Dr. Akash Sharma
Dentist
2 yrs exp
Jaipur
There could be a reinfection or pus formation if you feel a bump or a bad taste in your mouth
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Consult your Dentist and go for an IOPA xray
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You can take painkillers but if pain is severe you should visit your dentist immediately
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Dr. Deepika Venkatesh
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12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Consultant ur nearest dentist mam, may be it could be reinfected
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Dr. Avisha Agrawal
Dentist
8 yrs exp
Nagpur
It’s seems your tooth is reinfected
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Visit nearby dentist
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Dr. Pia Patel
Dentist
14 yrs exp
Chennai
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Visit a dentist and get an x-ray for the tooth.
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