Will a Root Canal Ruin My Porcelain Veneer?
I thought the swelling and pain near my nose was a sinus infection. However, the ENT referred me to a dentist. I have a periapical abscess, so my dentist referred me to a specialist. The abscess is on a porcelain veneer tooth. I’m concerned that the procedure to remove the abscess will ruin my tooth. […]
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Can a Third Root Canal Prevent Extraction and Save My Tooth?
I have a tooth with a root canal that was redone in 2015. It is bothering me again. Can I get a third root canal, or will I lose the tooth? – Thanks. Erika from FL Erika, Root canal treatment, while a standard procedure, has limitations. Despite careful execution, a recognized failure rate of 5-15% […]
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Why Is My Tooth Sensitive Near the Gumline?
An upper right-side tooth is sensitive when something hard, like my fingernail or a toothpick, touches it near the gumline. However, I do not feel the sensitivity when I brush, floss, or eat. I had my dental cleaning in September, and my exam and X-rays were good. The sensitivity began about two weeks ago. I […]
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