I have had 3 root canals done in the same tooth and am still in
pain. I am afraid to go back to the dentist again and am taking pain pills to much. Is
this normal to have 3 in one tooth?
Though I can not assess your specific condition, as well as need more details (ie- were
the 3 root canals done within 1 year or 20 years?), I can say that we do need to retreat
root canals on a fairly regular basis, perhaps 1 in 20 times. Unfortunately, there are
some conditions which do not respond to root canal treatment the way we would like them
to. For example, your tooth may have a microscopic fracture which prevents it from being
sealed with a root canal. In these situations, the infection may persist and the tooth may
need to be extracted. Chronic infections may also linger for many months after treatment,
so if you notice the discomfort improving, you may still get a satisfying result. In any
event, I wish you the best of luck with your tooth. Please do not hesitate to contact your
dentist regarding your discomfort. Remember, as dentists, we chose our profession to help
patients in need such as yourself! |
