if i do not do a root canal , what will happen, will the pain go away.?
814816
If your tooth needs a root canal, it means that either there was decay (caries) in the tooth which spread to the dental pulp leading to bacterial infection, or that there was a traumatic incident following which your tooth became non-vital (meaning the dental pulp died.\n    In either case, leaving such a tooth on its own is not a wise thing to do. In a carious tooth, the pulp becomes exposed to the oral cavity and gives entrance to food debris and bacteria. Both of these can cause the pulp to become necrotic(or decayed) and results in dental and dentoalveolar (meaning of tooth and bone too) infection, which can cause a swelling, an abscess or a draining sinus in your jaw. And since the blood supply to the tooth is lost, it causes the tooth to become brittle and it chips off very easily, and then it becomes difficult even to extract.\n      Not to mention, the accumulating debris, bacteria and necrotising pulp causes a characteristic bad smell to emanate from the tooth.\n      Hence for all practical purposes, it is always best to either have the tooth treated or have it extracted. Antibiotics and analgesics will only provide temporary relief.\n      Good luck and God bless!
132729
It really shouldn't hurt during the procedure if you have a good dentist that is gentle.  Also the root canal shouldn't be performed if it is considered a "hot tooth" meaning one that is infected.  A tooth that is "hot" is extremely and almost impossible to get numb.  That is why a dentist will prescribe you an antibiotic to take and advise you to come back in a week for either a root canal or an extraction.  It's so that the antibiotic will take care of the infection and the numbing will occur.
1156634
Either the hole isn't hitting the nerve (YET!) or have you been having problems with this tooth in the past? Had it been hurting for a while? Have you had a root canal in the past?\n\nAn exposed nerve will HURT! But after it's been exposed for a long time, the pain may stop - the nerve can and will decay - basically, it does the same thing as a root canal - all by itself. However, you're still dealing with a tooth that is probably decaying at a rapid rate. You're very prone to an abscess - and you don't want any of that!!\n\nEven if this isn't hurting, you need to get to a dentist ASAP.\n\nGood Luck!
32193
My dentist uses a special CompuDent Wand that numbs the entire path of the needle and the tooth.  Sharp pain often occurs when a manual needle and its fluid compresses already sore tissue.  ComPudent is truly painless dentistry.  Even root canals are no sweat.  See the source (and insert your zip code to see if it is avaialable in your area).  Good luck.
1154426
They didn't finish the root canal and some of the root was left in there to get infected.  When a root canal is done, they take little steel probes and go into the root of the tooth and start scraping it out.  When they are done, they will put antiseptic strips of cotton up inside the root canals and seal it, then put a crown over the tooth.  If you have been having problems with that tooth for that long, there might not be anything that they can do and an extraction is coming.  I would go back to the dentist and make sure that there isn't another tooth that needs to have a root canal too.
256197
If the nerve of a tooth is infected and left untreated then yes, it can most definitely lead to greater problems because the infection can spread into the bloodstream.  More than likely it's just going to land you in the hospital... but worst case scenerio, it could kill you.
708598
You will get a gum infection. And your teeth probably will change from the position there are in now.
768741
The only time I've seen anyone in pain during or due to a root canal is when they come in with the tooth badly abscessed.  This is because an abscess creates too much of an acidic environment which MAY make it tough to anesthesitize (sp?).  Because of this it you start to feel discomfort let the dentist know and he'll give you more "juice".  All root canals are are bigger fillings.  If the filling doesn't hurt neither will the rct.  Below is an a link to everything you want to know about root canal treatment and more from simplestepdental.com (my favorite site as anyone following my answers will have realized).  http://www.simplestepsdental.com/SS/ihtSS/r.WSIHW000/st.31927/t.31927/pr.3.html\n\nIf you go for root canal treatment....\nroot canal price + final restoration (crown, full cuspal coverage amalgam)\n\nIf you go for extraction\nExtraction price (dependent if you do IV sedation or just plain anesthetic) + final restoration (Fixed partial denture i.e. bridge; removable partial denture; Implant which includes surgery plus crown if it takes; possible orthodontics if you decide to wait for permanent restoration)\n\nOverall you would be saving money on root canals with final restoration.  Just do research and make an informed decision.  Don't just factor in the price...\n\nRemember if you had periodic exam/cleanings this might have been prevented.\n\nNOTE:  Prevention is cheaper than fixing.  The more you do at home the less they do in the dental chair!!!
1120970
it does not hurt to get a filling at all. if it hurts bad enough when you get there, you will want them to stick you with the needle to numb it. then about 5 minutes later you are pain free and you will kick yourself in the butt for worrying about it. i am a severe dental phobic and i hate going but i know i have to and there is nothing i can do about it. i wish i was getting a filling, cuz i have to go get all my wisdom teeth CUT out. im scared to death too. dont feel bad, we're in it together. lol
814605
there is nothing worse than a toothache. but you should be ok now. the antibiotics will help with the pain too. keep the percocet to help you sleep. you can take advil or motrin every 4 to 6 hours, this will help with the inflammation. some people may experience discomfort up to 2-3 weeks after a root canal. some people longer depending on how inflamed it was. it does sound like you had an infection because its hard to get a patient numb with an infection present. that could be the reason why you felt it. it does sound like your on the road to recovery though. just try to be patient with it and hang in there. good luck
232831
Not unless you pulled out the whole root of the tooth.  Otherwise, it will just be another loose tooth which will give you a terrible toothache.
285561
Yes, call the dentist.  It is normal to have sensitivity with a temporary crown if the tooth has not previously had a root canal but you shouldn't be having a great deal of pain.  Also, if you had the crown done last week then that's 4 weeks it's taking for the permanent crown to come back in from the lab... that's insane... it generally takes no more than 2 weeks.
550666
They can treat the infection normally without pulling the tooth. See a dentist if you have pain.
1175711
They didn't numb me but rinsed the area to make sure there was no  food in the hole and packed with a clove tasting product that stops the pain and keep air from circulating in the socket. A dry socket hurts like the dickens. This will really really make a difference. Do not suffer unneedlessly.
435513
No it should not.  Your filling must be very deep in your tooth near the pulp or nerve of your tooth.  If your sensitivity to cold lingers for more than a few seconds (which can be normal) or if you are sensitive to hot things you should see your dentist, or an endodontist.  You may need a root canal.  And root canals are not as bad as people say they are.
987005
did you know that people still die from dental abscesses that go untreated? sometimes, abscesses will eat a little canal thru your bone and drain- when this happens - usually there is no pain but imagine what that is doing to your body! the best thing to do is get to your dentist and let him/her take care of you the best they have been trained to do.
746832
your making me think twice about getting mine pulled. i am glad i waited until after the holidays. it sounds like you could have an infection see your dentist,  but take some pain killers to hold you over until the holidays are done.