root canal

March 15, 2025
Does a Front Tooth Always Need a Crown After Root Canal?
My dentist put my upper left tooth back I place because it was knocked out. He put the tooth back in and bonded it. He also did a root canal on the tooth. The tooth has turned darker than my other tooth, and my dentist said I probably need a crown. Is a crown on…
January 20, 2025
Will Root Canal Treatment Damage My Porcelain Veneers?
Two of my eight porcelain veneers have a periapical abscess. I thought I had a sinus infection, but my teeth are causing the problem. My dentist referred me to an endodontist for root canals. I am concerned about losing the veneers or having them turn dark. I know the endodontist is a root canal specialist…
January 6, 2025
Can I Get a Refund If a Dentist Did the Wrong Treatment?
I’ve been a patient at a large dental chain for the past four years. Depending on my circumstances, I’ve had work done at two locations – one close to home and the other near work. When I recently visited the office near my house, the dentist asked me who placed fillings on two molar teeth…
September 30, 2024
Is It Risky to Get a Root Canal on a Porcelain Veneer Tooth?
I need a root canal on my top right incisor. The tooth has a veneer over it. Is the procedure risk? Will it ruin my veneer and require replacement? Thanks. Darcie from NJ Darcie, Root canal treatment on a porcelain veneer tooth is rare, so we are concerned about what caused the tooth abscess. An…
February 16, 2024
How Can I Treat a Tooth Infection at Home?
How can I treat a tooth infection at home? I do not have dental insurance, so I need some advice. The toothache hurts daily, and yesterday, the swelling in my left cheek increased. What can I do for the infection until I save enough money to see a dentist? Rhoda Rhoda, How Can You…
December 31, 2023
Can a Tooth Pushed Out of Place Be Repositioned?
Last month, I had an accident that pushed my tooth back. I want Invisalign to reposition the tooth, but my dentist says nothing can be done further to move the tooth. The tooth root got moved forward and poked my upper lip. I could feel it in my nostril. My dentist said he repositioned the…
July 3, 2023
Why Are My Options for a Calcified Root Canal?
to check the tooth last week when I had an exam and cleaning. After taking an X-ray, my dentist said the root canal is calcified, and I need root canal treatment and a new crown to prevent the tooth from fracturing. I’ve never heard of root calcification, so I am unsure if a root canal…
October 25, 2022
Are a Tooth Post and Core the Only Way to Save My Tooth?
Before my dental appointment last week, I had not heard of a post and core. My dentist says it will save my tooth. I thought a root canal protects a tooth, and I am trying to understand why I might need the extra step. My dentist’s explanation does not make sense. Why would I need…
February 4, 2022
Why Do I Need Another Root Canal If I Take Care of My Teeth?
I have two root canal teeth, and during my last visit, my dentist said I would soon need a third one. The first two root canals were completed after filling failed. I grind my teeth, and my dentist said I need another root canal on a cracked tooth that grinding may have caused. I have…