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How should I prepare for my root canal?

I am 19 years old, and I'm going to have a root canal tomorrow. How should I prepare for my root canal? Should I eat or avoid certain foods?
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Will cavities require root canals if left untreated?

I have a few cavities that aren't treated (I can feel them). If I don't get these filled right away, is it possible that I would need a root canal for them? Is there any way...
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Can having a root canal cause any long-term complications?

I need to have a root canal on my bottom right canine tooth. Can having a root canal cause any negative, long-term complications?
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Why do I need a root canal?

My dentist says I need a root canal for two teeth in the back of my mouth. Why can't I get fillings instead? These teeth aren't really causing me any pain.
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Does a root canal hurt?

My next appointment will be a root canal, and I'm scared. I never had one before. Will this hurt, or be uncomfortable?
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Does a dental filling require anesthesia?

I feel like I'm going to need at least 3 fillings done soon (I looked inside my mouth after experiencing pain and saw teeth that look like cavities). If I need all of these filled...
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Root canal on a baby tooth?

At my son's last dental appointment, his dentist recommended a root canal for one of my son's baby tooth. I understand that root canals are meant to save the natural tooth, but...
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Do I have a cavity?

I am experiencing a toothache and sensitivity to hot, cold, or sweet foods. Do you think that this could be a cavity?
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Penicillin for root canal?

I just had a root canal for an infection in one of my back teeth, but now after my appointment, I was prescribed Penicillin. Is it normal to be prescribed Penicillin after a root...
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Does tooth pain mean I have a cavity?

My tooth hurts when I drink cold water and eat cold food. Because my tooth is so sensitive, do you think I should go see a dentist? It doesn't seem like I have a cavity in that...
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I brush my teeth 2x a day, why do I still have bad breath?

I have no broken teeth, and I believe I have no cavities, but even if I brush my teeth twice a day I still have bad breath? What could this be?
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Can having a root canal cause any long-term complications?

I need to have a root canal on one of my back molars, and I'm a little worried. I never had one of these done before. Could there be any complications from getting a root canal?...
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Will I experience any pain after the root canal?

I'm due for a root canal very soon. Is it possible to have any pain or tenderness in that area after the procedure's done?
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Are the effects of a root canal short-term?

I'm going to get a root canal treatment for one of my front teeth. I'm not really excited about it, obviously, but I know it needs to be done. However, I heard that the benefits...
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The tooth where I need a root canal isn't bothering me. Why do I need it?

My last checkup showed that I needed a root canal in one of my back molars, but this tooth isn't bothering me at all. If I'm not in pain or have any discomfort, why should I really...
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When should I follow up with my dentist after my root canal?

I just had a root canal completed recently and my endodontist said I should definitely follow up with him after the treatment, but he didn't recommend any sort of time frame....
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Should I stay away from certain foods after a root canal?

I'm going to get a root canal next week, but I'm worried about what exactly I can eat after the root canal. I have a party immediately after my appointment (bad planning on my...
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What medications are prescribed after a root canal?

I need to have a root canal at the end of the week, and my dentist said that he sometimes gives his patients antibiotics after the treatment. I'm really confused. I didn't question...
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How can a toothache cause a headache?

I have a headache that comes and goes. It goes away after I take medication, but I also have a toothache in one of my upper teeth--this doesn't go away. My mother seems to think...
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Can you get a root canal during pregnancy?

I haven't gone to the dentist yet, but I know that I need a root canal treatment for my back molar. But I'm also in my third trimester of pregnancy. Is it safe to get a root...
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