QUOTE(Blofeld @ Sep 2 2016, 04:15 PM)
Any advice on root canal treatment for the second molar?
I have just had my impacted wisdom tooth extracted and the dentist told me that the second molar is slightly damaged (small cavity at the back) due to the impact from the wisdom tooth over the years.
So, is root canal treatment always effective in saving the tooth?
And one question that puzzles me is that I have had some dull ache after my wisdom tooth was extracted. So far the pain has gone away after two weeks.
So, the nagging question is that whether the dull ache was due to dry socket or due to the toothache from the second molar. I can't pinpoint either.
Hi, if you don't mind me asking what's your age? And I don't think reasonable answers can be given without access to your X-ray records. I have just had my impacted wisdom tooth extracted and the dentist told me that the second molar is slightly damaged (small cavity at the back) due to the impact from the wisdom tooth over the years.
So, is root canal treatment always effective in saving the tooth?
And one question that puzzles me is that I have had some dull ache after my wisdom tooth was extracted. So far the pain has gone away after two weeks.
So, the nagging question is that whether the dull ache was due to dry socket or due to the toothache from the second molar. I can't pinpoint either.
P/s: the dull aching pain is definitely not dry socket.
Oh and sorry precise dental, since it was a general helping post I just tried to help
This post has been edited by murv90: Sep 2 2016, 09:25 PM