Root Canal After Filling: Hi, I'm from... - Dentistry Health ...

Dentistry Health Support

1,145 members279 posts

Root Canal After Filling

Robertplewis profile image
1 Reply

Hi, I'm from Lexington. I'm having a toothache for a month and I visited a nearby dentist. He examined my mouth and found that one tooth is decaying.

Unfortunately, the infection already spread to the nerves and I need root canaling. But what's even worse is that I already had a filling in the tooth that needs root canaling. Because of that, the dentist said it's a little complicated and suggested a clinic that provides oral and maxillofacial surgeries in Lexington( concordlexington.com/meet-us/ )

Later I went there and they are saying there is nothing to worry about and it's not that complicated. They even explained how they are gonna do it. They will drill a hole at the top of the tooth and then they will do the root canal through the hole. Then the hole will fill with a tooth coloured restoration.

But still, I'm not fully convinced. Is it a really painful and complicated procedure?

Has anyone here experienced this?

Kindly share your thoughts.

Written by
Robertplewis profile image
Robertplewis
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
1 Reply
SharonPS profile image
SharonPS

I would not worry about it being painful as modern anesthetics are really good.

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

Painful mouth, gums, jaw pain- what is it?

Hi, about 6 weeks ago I suddenly developed a general soreness in my mouth. My jaw area began aching...
minxabroad profile image

Gums decaying

So my gums have been bleeding for a long time and now my gums are starting to decay and there are...
kjb1998 profile image

What Dentistry can be done on the NHS?

My husband was told at his first examination by his new NHS Dentist today, that he couldn't have a...
SharonPS profile image

hello is this normal healing process?

i have had so much pain in the past the nerve was removed fiew years ago and filled ... but kept...
MLaoun profile image

Constantly sore, swollen gums!

According to my dentist I have healthy gums and teeth and I have regular check ups. However, I...
Jooby59 profile image

Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.

Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.