My husband had heart surgery back in 2012 and has been dealing with tooth pain for the last three months. The dentist recommended a root canal, but I'm worried is it safe for him given his heart history? What should we consider before going ahead with it?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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cardiologist opinion is advised.

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Answered 14/08/2025

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My 3D xray shows the root canal is overextended but my dentist says it was done on purpose to clean out infection at the tip and he placed some medication there. He also mentioned I might need minor surgery for the labial bone part. Does this explanation make sense medically? I'm a bit confused about the report and want to understand if this treatment approach is correct

Actually your case is of external root resorption in which a part of root is dissolved may be becoz of infection or any old trauma. So the root canal filling which may be normal at that Time and now its overextended. So dont worry its not a big deal. Either u can treated by re rct (repeat root canal) or by the small root resection surgery.

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