My cousin was diagnosed periodontitis on his upper teeth. During the consultation, the periodontist told him there's a loss of bone shown in the x-ray, he can save his teeth -deep cleaning . He needs 3 visits at 3 wks intervals.
During his appt 3 days ago (40 day after his consultation), my cousin feared, the periodontist gave him a general cleaning on his gum in his entire mouth instead of deep cleaning & told him he need not have to come back again. Will general cleaning prevent loss of tooth and loss of bone? On 1st & 2nd day after general cleaning, he still feel inability to chew his food on the affected tooth. He can feel the nerve of the affected tooth when the lower tooth touches the affected upper tooth while chewing. It's uncomfortable. IS THIS TEMPORARY? On 3rd day, he felt his tooth a little better & stronger, however, will his affected tooth regain its strength & when can he eat solid food again? Does he need root canal treatment?
Can anyone please help to advise.Thk You.
2007-03-01
15:38:03
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