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Can I Have Root Canal Treatment With Bad Health?
I have a toothache and gum / cheek soreness . Went to dentist 2 weeks ago and he said I need root canal. But I have been so sick with flu virus as well, I haven't been up to the procedure and keep putting it off. I have been on antibiotics the whole time but just not getting better. Feel miserable. Should I have the root canal while I feel so sick, or keep waiting till I feel better?
Tue, 27 May 2014
Hello:)Thank you for trusting HCM.
I suggest you to explain this to your dentist as well.Root canal treatment can be done in multiple sittings(two or three) depending on infection,pus etc.
I suggest you to take the first sitting done.This will eliminate pain, so you can feel better.
This first sitting will take as long as 20-30 minutes.
You can take the second sitting after a week or 10 days,mean while you can get well from flu as well.
Too much of antibiotics is not recommended.
Regards.
I suggest you to explain this to your dentist as well.Root canal treatment can be done in multiple sittings(two or three) depending on infection,pus etc.
I suggest you to take the first sitting done.This will eliminate pain, so you can feel better.
This first sitting will take as long as 20-30 minutes.
You can take the second sitting after a week or 10 days,mean while you can get well from flu as well.
Too much of antibiotics is not recommended.
Regards.
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