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I am an Endodontist ( root canal specialist ) and can answer questions about root canals and their treatment. I cannot diagnose or treat online, but can answer general questions. I have been a specialist for 25 years and am Past President of the Washington State Association of Endodontists.
25 years practicing as a specialist
American Association of Endodonists, Past President Washington State Association of Endodontists.
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HI Bill, I'm sorry all this is going on. It sounds to me like you are having problems with that root canal. If you're dentist is unsure about what is going on, I would suggest that you ask for a referral
Hi Jim, I'm sorry this is going on. It could be that your bite is just off on that tooth. Hold your teeth together firmly and slide from side to side. If that hurts, then you need your bite adjusted
Hi Megan, I'm sorry all this is going on. It sounds to me like you may have stirred up the abscess. We sometimes see that when treatment is done. I would suggest that you call your endodontist ASAP
Hi Sharon, I'm sorry all this is happening to you. You have pretty nailed down the options. Bruxism can certainly make things worse and if you continue to brux and aren't wearing your nightguard, that
Hi Meghan, I'm sorry your boyfriend is going through all this. What he is going through is not normal, but we do see it sometimes as a post op complication. It is important to make sure there is no
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