Is Root Canal Advisable Post Recovering From Tooth Infection?

Posted on Tue, 23 Aug 2016

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Question : If I get the infection cured in my impacted tooth, do I still need a root canal?

Answered by Dr. Neha Sumra (54 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No, impacted tooth need extraction in case of infection.

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for writing in.

Infection in tooth can never be subsided with just medicines. Rather it requires proper treatment which includes RCT or extraction. In your case, you have mentioned its impacted tooth and RCT is not possible in Impacted tooth, hence its always better to get it extracted if it is causing any trouble.
Please consult your dentist for further treatment plan.

Hope I've answered your query

Wishing you good health

Regards
Dr. Neha Sumra

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee