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Visitor asks:
First of all, kind regards!
I have one short question: I am scheduled for an apicoectomy on Tuesday.
Today my tooth was filled. Until Tuesday I have to take Amoksiklav preventively.
The following concerns me: another tooth has started to hurt.
Not so much that I would have to take a painkiller, but I can feel it. I think swelling may also develop.
I would just like to know whether this is an obstacle to the operation. Could anything become complicated after the operation because of this other painful tooth?
Thank you very much for your answer.
Kind regards,
Nataša
Dentist Tomaž Rotar answers:
Dear Sir/Madam!
The question is relevant if the painful tooth is the immediate neighbour of the tooth that will undergo apicoectomy. In that case it would be sensible to perform root canal treatment on that tooth beforehand as well and then, if necessary, perform apicoectomy on both teeth at the same time. We would need an X-ray to make the decision.
Have a nice day!
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