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gink asked in HealthDental · 2 years ago

What do dentist do if you keep getting an infection on the same tooth after two root canals on it?

I’m about to pull this dam thing out it’s causing a lot of heath problems plus it’s a little bit painful

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  • Anonymous
    2 years ago

    4 400mg metronidazole a day for ten days then try another dentist but the infection may be in the jaw bone , if it is you need a medical intervention not dental

  • ?
    Lv 7
    2 years ago

    take it out

  • 2 years ago

    If your dentist didn't manage to destroy the roots during the first two procedures, then you should go to a better dental surgeon.

    If your infection is due to something else, such as periodontal disease, I suggest you find another (and better) dentist who can help you control the disease.

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