Root Canal
Added: September 22, 2006 - 11:28 AM
By: Patient Email Withheld, San Jose, CA
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Last Full Mouth X-Ray: September 2006
Last Cleaning: September 2006
Case Description
I was referred by my Dentist to see an Endodontist for posible root canal.( I have crown on that tooh 2 years ago) I do not have any sympytom at all but the Endodonthist says that I need to have root canal. He poited out a small bump between the tooth and cheeck that it was hole the bateria went it. But that bump just appeared couple days ago when I eat spicey food. My question is are there any way beside x-ray to determine if root canal need to be done. Thank you
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Reply: Root Canal
added: September 22, 2006 - 2:20 PM
First of all, if you went to an Endodontist, he/she should be able to diagnose if the nerve has degenerated. Did they tap on the teeth and test with ice or cold. These are common tests to determine whether a root canal is necessary.If you would like a second opinion, I would recommend Dr. Erlynn Hernandez in Mountain View, at 505 South Drive:Phone: (650) 964-1300.If you have any otherquestions or concerns, please contact me any time.
Reply: Root Canal
added: September 24, 2006 - 8:53 PM
Yes, another way to determine if a tooth needs a root canal is with stimulating the tooth with cold or hot temperature. Electrical stimulation is also used, more difficult with a crown.If the tooth is vital , youl will feel the stimulation.Sincerely,Dr. Ricci Chan
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