Root canal

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I got referred for a root canal from dentist. But the toothache has since got away. Do I still meed the root canal?
 

Dr M

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Yes. The nerve has become necrotic. That is why you don't have pain.The next step is abscess formation and the pain will return with associated swelling. This can happen overnight.
 

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