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Is It Possible That My Dentist Caused My Tooth To Become Abscessed When He Replaced An Old Crown?

I developed a gum boil shortly thereafter. I have had a root canal in the tooth for ten years. If it is likely his actions that caused it, what course can I take to get him to take responsibility for treatment since I do not have dental insurance?

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I Have Toothache In One My My Lower Molars, But It Instantly Goes Away When I Submerge The Tooth In Liquid?

I have toothache in one my my lower molars, but it instantly goes away when i submerge the tooth in liquid, why is this and whats wrong with the tooth?
Thanks

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When Do You Need A Filling And When Do You Need A Root Canal?

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?

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How Long Can A Person Last Without A Toothache When There Is A Tooth Infection?

If for 3 years there is no pain only here & there like every 7 months & thats only for a few mins then is this infection serious? does it mean it hasnt spread to jaw or anywhere, can the dentist know where the infection has spread by an x-ray?

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How Does A Dentist Determine When You Need A Root Canal?

I’m just wondering when a dentist decides to do a root canal, what is he generally seeing?

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What Can You Do For A Horrible Toothache When You Cant Get To The Dentist Right Away?

the pain has brought me to tears. it hurts all the way down to the roots. its even spreading to other teeth. i used zilactin which temporaril numbs it, but not enough.i thnk its an infection but im not sure. i really need tips to help the pain. and if i wanna hold an ice [...]

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Why Is It Toothache Goes Away When You Make A Dentist Appointment?

how many have been rolling in pain with toothache up untill the day your due to go to the dentist.. then all of a sudden poof its gone ..

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What Does It Mean When A Severe Toothache Stops?

Ok, I had no dental insurance and an EXCRUCIATING, MIND-NUMBING, ALL_CONSUMING toothache for about a month and a half.
Then, gradually over about a week, it stopped.
Why is this? Is the nerve dead? Could there be an abscess? Will I need to get it removed? AHHHHH! Help!
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Mozmuse

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Is It Normal To Be Swollen And Have A Temperature When You Have An Abscessed Tooth?

Is it normal to get very swollen when you have an abscessed tooth? Also, is it normal to have a slight temperature (~101 F)? I went to the dentist on Thursday and am going to have a root canal soon but for now I’m on antibiotics and ibuprofen and my face is swollen [...]

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What Do People In The Jungle Do When They Have A Toothache?

I’m sitting here with a really bad toothache and a swollen jaw, and I can’t get to the dentist until after the New Year. I’m taking Ibuprofen and lots of hot salty water, so it’s bearable.
But it just occurred to me to wonder, given that in the past people could die from tooth problems:-
What do [...]

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