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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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Is tooth sensitivity a sign of decay?

The teeth in the back of my mouth have been really sensitive lately, and I'm not sure why. Could this sensitivity be a sign of tooth decay?
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What are the precautions that I need to take after a root canal?

I just underwent a root canal 2 days ago. What are the precautions that I should be taking after the procedure, and for how long should I take these precautions?
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Is it safe to have a root canal during pregnancy?

I am 8 months pregnant, and I need to have a root canal. Is it safe to have a root canal while pregnant?
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What causes tooth erosion?

What causes someone to have tooth erosion?
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How is a tooth abscess treated?

What is the treatment for tooth abscess? Is there a natural way to treat them?
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Why am I feeling numb around where I had a root canal?

I have numbness where I had my root canal, and this numbness has been there for the past few days. Why could this be happening?
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Are teeth whitening toothpastes actually good?

I have been seeing commercials for a ton of teeth whitening toothpastes. Are these really good and do they actually work?
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How long will I have to be on painkillers after a root canal?

For how will I need to take painkillers after a root canal surgery?
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What kind of foods should I avoid after a root canal surgery?

I have to have a root canal next week, and I want to know if there's anything that I should avoid after I have it done. Like food, certain drinks, etc.
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What are the different ways of filling in the oral cavity?

I have a few cavities in my mouth that my dentists wants to fill all in one session. Would I need anesthesia for this?
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Can my braces ever rust?

Braces are made of steel and I am wondering if they can ever start rusting?
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I have tooth loss at the age of 34. Is it normal?

My tooth had just fallen out, naturally, at the age of 34. (Naturally meaning that I didn't do anything for it to fall it). Is this normal, or should I be really concerned?
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Why do I feel sensitivity even after a root canal?

I got a root canal a few days ago, but I still feel slight sensitivity. Is this normal? Why am I experiencing sensitivity?
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Can a root canal be performed under general anesthesia?

I get very nervous at the dentist. Now I need a root canal. Can I get general anesthesia for my root canal treatment?
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