Posts Tagged Filling
Had Silver Filling For 2 Years, But Not Enamel Over It Chipped And Tooth Sensitive To Temp, Need Root Canal?
Posted by admin in Abscessed Tooth on July 13, 2010
hello,
I had a silver filling, and a bit of enamel chipped directly over it, exposing some of the silver parts (so silver not exposed in two areas), and this morning all of the sudden it started to be very sensitive to liquids. Does this mean I need a root canal?
could it be just a [...]
When Do You Need A Filling And When Do You Need A Root Canal?
Posted by admin in Abscessed Tooth on February 24, 2010
When would a dentist recommend an onlay and when would a dentist recommend a root canal? If tooth decay is not treated, would it result in a root canal? I understand it makes sense to preserver the existing tooth, but cost wise, which is more effective – an Onlay or a Crown?
If I Have An Abscessed Tooth, Can I Fill It With Temporary Filling Until I Get To The Dentist?
Posted by admin in Abscessed Tooth on February 19, 2010
OK, so the pain is not consistent yet. It comes and goes and it’s intense. I’m wondering if it will cause more infection or if it would temporarily help with pain since I believe it’s due to food entering the cavity or hot and cold air. I’m thinking no, but my husband [...]
Is It Necessary To Undergo Root Canal Treatment And Crowning After A Dental Filling?
Posted by admin in Abscessed Tooth on February 3, 2010
I just completed my dental filling on my upper ‘rabbit’ tooth, and was told that i also need to continue with the root canal treatment and so on by the dentist. However, i feel that my tooth will last for a good couple of years without having to further treat it. How long will it [...]
What Is The Difference Between A Root Canal And A Filling?
Posted by admin in Abscessed Tooth on February 2, 2010
And is a filling part 2 of a root canal by defualt or are these completely unrelated things?
Does the dentist put something in your tooth, to fill it just during a root canal? Or how does this work?