Suggest treatment for pockets in the gums after root canal
Patient: FIRST I HAD A CROWN IN JANUARY 2014, THEN A MONTH LATER THE DENTIST ROOT CANAL THE TEETH BECAUSE IT WAS GIVEN ME PROBLEMS. NOW MY GUN ARE GIVING ME PROBLEMS. I WENT TO THE GUM SPECIALIST AND HE SAID I HAVE SOME POCKETS THAT NEED TREATING. BEFORE HE DEAL WITH MY POCKETS PROBLEM, HE SAID I NEED TO DEAL WITH THE PRESSURE PAIN THATS COMING FROM THE ROOT CANAL. WHAT TO DO? Doctor: Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting HCM,  I have gone through your query, as you have undergone root canal treatment now you pain pain in crown , yes this pocket formation is seen in 60 percent of patients with crown as there is accumulation of food debris and proper cleaning is not maintain . I will suggest you to go for  currettage of pocket and if you wont get relief then go for Re Rct .Hope this will help you. Wishing you good health.