Re: Dumb Post-RCT Question

This is not a dumb question. I was a Certified Dental assistant for 13 years
and currently in dental hygiene school. As long as the hole is covered you
are ok. That is a temporary filling used to cover the hole until you get
either the post and build up or filling placed. Usually with a root canal
(depending on which tooth) it is recommended to have a post and build up put
in followed by a crown. The tooth is more apt to break with a root canal.
Again that depends on the tooth and DDS's philosophy. Good luck! D

REP wrote:
I had a RC on #3. I think it went very well - there's very little pain
and my doctor impressed me right off the bat by giving me an absolutely
painless injection (I'm not used to that!).

My dumb question is this: some of the white material used to pack the
tooth is coming off. Should I call the dentist to let him know, or is
this okay as long as all the holes are covered? Thank you.


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