Tooth ache?

Question:

I had a root canal done Three years ago I told this story once before but this
Is a updated versions of it , Anyhow $600 dollars for the root canal
No cap it’s the tooth next to my upper right I get the root canal pain free ..
For one year, But then all of sudden pain!! I go back to the dentist one year later
He says its infected gives me pills I take them the pain goes away one month later
Two years later, Current today I start to get pain in my tooth .. I go back he says
Maybe a micro fracture no option but to pull the tooth and use a bridge I go home
To think about this maybe ? a week later the pain stops for two weeks … now has started again I don’t get this is my dentist full of **** ?

Answers:
I'll try to help, as I am a practicing dentist in the US.

1) Get a copy of your xray of the tooth with the root canal. Was the root canal properly done? If not, the tooth can get reinfected; even if properly done, there is always a chance of reinfection.
Get an xray of root canaled tooth today. Compare the two.

2) 95% of root canaled teeth need crowns. Without a crown or properly done filling, there is not an adequate seal to prevent infection stemming from the oral cavity.

3) Without a crown, 95% of root canaled teeth have a very high probability of fracture. Is it sensitive to biting pressure and eating? If so, you may have a fracture.

4) "Pills" do not seem like adequate treatmet for your scenario. I would go see another dentist for a 2nd opinion.

Good luck!

try a new dentist

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