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Anyone had a root canal done?

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Bounty555 · 13/02/2025 20:07

My second appointment is in 3 weeks.. had first part done today. 3 weeks seems far away… is this normal… 😩

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ThimbleT · 13/02/2025 20:11

Yes completely normal by my experience. I can’t remember exactly why but think it might be to ensure all nerves are removed and no risk of infection remains before the next stage.

Dearg · 13/02/2025 20:13

I think it’s to allow any infected material to drain away and ensure the tooth is ready to be packed and refilled. It seems fairly normal to wait.

Theraffarian · 13/02/2025 20:46

Was told it’s fine to wait up to 6 months as long as you don’t eat anything hard on the tooth while you wait , assuming you mean the second appointment for the crown to be fitted .

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Bounty555 · 15/02/2025 09:19

Hi all, thanks for the replies. So the first treatment was done on Thursday. I had a look today and the abscess is still there? Does anyone know how long it will take for it to go away? Is it normal for it to be there still? I have no pain but I never had pain in the first place. My antibioics finished a day before I had my treatment and dentist knew about this.

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Bounty555 · 15/02/2025 12:04

Anyoneeee

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Balloonhearts · 15/02/2025 12:06

It's normal, the abcess has to go down and the tooth has to settle. How long that takes is anyone's guess.

Nonamenoblame · 15/02/2025 12:09

Yes. Mine wasn’t as bad as I expected. Lots of drilling and loads of analgesia but relatively pain free, more just jaw ache really ! There were big gaps between treatment definitely. Dentist built some kind of false tooth whilst it was ‘healing’ I think.

I had an abscess too which was far more painful. If I remember correctly, it had formed a hole in my gum so there wasn’t the same build up of pressure as the gunk had somewhere to drain.

PennyKitchen · 15/02/2025 12:13

I've had 2 root canals. One was straightforward and 2 years on the tooth is doing well. The second one was on my lower jaw, was incredibly painful and after the dentist had many attempts over the course of a few weeks to drill to the bottom of the tooth, I had to have it removed. If it's a tooth that is not clearly visible, extraction might be preferable.

Hoplolly · 15/02/2025 12:13

I had my filling removed and antibiotics given, and then a week later had the root canal done.

PennyKitchen · 15/02/2025 12:14

I did still have the absess after my first root canal that went well and some numbness around that area for a few weeks after but it all settled down and I didn't need a crown.

Whoyoutakingto · 15/02/2025 12:37

I had one not long ago sounds right, I was dreading it but it just took longer than a usual filling, not painful and no problems afterwards. My dentist is amazing.

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