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Archives for April 2012

Sensitive root canal

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I had a root canal about two weeks ago that is about to get a crown, but my gum is sensitive. The temporary crown is sensitive too. Do I have root canal failure, or is this normal?

Jean- Ontario, Canada

Jean,

What you are experiencing is quite normal with a root canal treatment and nothing to worry about. Removing infected tissue causes some irritation and it takes some time for your body to work through and resolve that. As long as the pain doesn’t get worse, I would just go ahead and get your permanent crown.

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Snap on smile with a bridge

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Can I use snap on smile if I have a dental bridge? I have an eight tooth bridge and one of the teeth broke. My dentist said the whole unit will have to be replaced and I just can’t afford that.

Cecil T.- Missouri

Cecil,

Yes, Snap-on Smile can work with a dental bridge. To tell you if it can work with your particular bridge, I would have to examine you. However, the general answer is yes, it can fit right over your bridge work.  Even if it will work in your situation, you need to be aware that Snap-on Smile is only a temporary solution. The units only last about four years, so you’ll need to be prepared for a more permanent solution in the future.

One of the problems with a dental bridge with several units is that when part of it breaks the whole unit needs to be replaced. I hope your dentist warned you of that ahead of time. The ideal treatment for missing teeth would be dental implants. They work as individual units, just like your natural teeth. However, they are more expensive than a bridge. I know that won’t work in your current situation, but it is something you might try to save up for in the future, especially since the Snap-on Smile won’t last forever.

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