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Should I Have A Root Canal Done If Pain In Teeth, Gums Are Not Due To Sinus Infection?
My teeth and gums hurt after i eat on the right side of my mouth. The dentist checked me when i had my cleaning and said maybe it was a si us infection or a netve was infected. If it is not a sinus infection i will need a root canal
does this make sense. I am 66 years old and i see the doctor on Wednesday.
does this make sense. I am 66 years old and i see the doctor on Wednesday.
Wed, 22 Jan 2014
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as you mentioned your teeth and gums hurts after you eat indicates periodontitis i.e inflammation of periodontal ligament along with pocket formation and treatment of that is good scaling along with curretage.According to your doctor,it could be sinus or root canal infection and to clearify that you need to have OPG xray done which will reveal status of your situation. if you can consult another dentist.
hope it will help you
thank you
welcome to HCM
as you mentioned your teeth and gums hurts after you eat indicates periodontitis i.e inflammation of periodontal ligament along with pocket formation and treatment of that is good scaling along with curretage.According to your doctor,it could be sinus or root canal infection and to clearify that you need to have OPG xray done which will reveal status of your situation. if you can consult another dentist.
hope it will help you
thank you
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