Filling or Root Canal??

[yadesuyi]

Hey about 3 weeks ago the filling on one of the molars on my bottom teeth fell out. I went to go see a dentist and she said I needed a root canal. The tooth is sensitive to temperature but I feel no pain, unlike what happened when I had my first root canal done. I cant understand the x-ray, I attached my x-ray so maybe someone can take a look at it to see if I really need another root canal or can just get it filled in?

Thanks

 

[Bert]

Hi Yadesuyi,
The x-ray does suggests the need for a root canal! But the clinical findings and symptoms need to be evaluated as well. The sensitivity you describe is not suggestive of root canal treatment in need.
Although, in a case like that(x-ray image) temperature changes would imply in strong pain that would cease a few seconds after the temperature stimulus is removed. If you feel no pain what so ever, it might be a sign that the tooth is dead and in this case it needs a root canal treatment.

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Best of luck,
Bert