Do I Need a Repeat Root Canal for an Abscess?
The temporary filling fell out of my upper left canine tooth, which developed an abscess. My dentist said I needed another root canal to remove the abscess. If the abscess is not painful, why can’t I take more antibiotics to get rid of it? Do I really need another root canal? Thanks. Warren from MI […]
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Is the Tender Spot on My Gums a Tooth Abscess or a Cyst?
I’ve had tenderness above my top left premolar since late 2022. My dentist knows about the issue but has always said that we won’t disturb it if it doesn’t hurt. Although the tooth doesn’t hurt, my dentist says I have a cyst or a chronic abscess and may need a root canal or an extraction […]
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How Can I Pay for Dental Work If I Don’t Have Insurance?
I don’t have dental insurance, and I need help paying for dental work that I must have done. My upper right first molar was sore and puffy near the gums. The toothache got so bad that I got an 8:00 pm appointment at a local night and day dental office earlier this week. The dentist […]
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Does a Tooth Abscess Require an Extraction and Dental Implant?
I am concerned about the treatment options a dentist gave me for a tooth abscess. She said the tooth was so infected and had curvy roots that she could only remove it and place a dental implant. I understand that my delay in seeing a dentist has caused more problems with the tooth. My anxiety […]
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