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Can Root Canal Be Done On Same Side Where A Molar Was Extracted?

I got a lower molar removed 2 weeks ago and developed dry socket. I returned to the dentist and he applied the dry socket paste. I felt instantly better. Now, I am experiencing a numbing/tingling sensation on the side of my face that i had the work done on. Also, I have a feeling I may need a root canal on one of my top teeth on same side. Is this really bad?

Wed, 18 Jun 2014
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Prolonged effects causes the numbness later after the tooth removal. If this occurs the numbness could be because of this .This numbness will come down on its own time.Do massage of the oral muscles and you can start multivitamins.

If there is pain as you have mentioned it could be because of the caries in the other tooth . please visit your dentist and get a radiograph done , if root canal treatment or filling is needed get it done .

There is no harm in getting the treatment done on the same side.

Continue with warm saline gargling .For pain ibuprofen is recommended.

Hope this will be beneficial.

Thanks and regards
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Can Root Canal Be Done On Same Side Where A Molar Was Extracted?

Thanks for using Health care Magic. Prolonged effects causes the numbness later after the tooth removal. If this occurs the numbness could be because of this .This numbness will come down on its own time.Do massage of the oral muscles and you can start multivitamins. If there is pain as you have mentioned it could be because of the caries in the other tooth . please visit your dentist and get a radiograph done , if root canal treatment or filling is needed get it done . There is no harm in getting the treatment done on the same side. Continue with warm saline gargling .For pain ibuprofen is recommended. Hope this will be beneficial. Thanks and regards