Root Canal Nerve Damage | Discussion with a Florida Dental Malpractice Attorney

In today's episode, we're discussing the potential for permanent nerve damage following a common dental procedure – the root canal. Despite being a routine intervention, complications can arise, leading to severe and long-term consequences for patients.

Root canals are a familiar procedure in dental offices, designed to save a tooth that cannot be conserved with a filling or a crown. They're typically preferred over alternatives such as dental implants, as nothing matches the durability and maintenance ease of natural teeth. The procedure involves removing the pulp inside the tooth, disinfecting the inner canal, and filling it with a rubber-like material called gutta-percha. If not performed meticulously, this procedure can lead to infections, and in more extreme cases, permanent nerve damage.

Nerve damage symptoms can vary from loss of sensation and numbness to tingling, burning, or other unusual feelings. Damage to the inferior alveolar nerve may cause severe pain and numbness around the chin, jaw, lower teeth, and lip. If the lingual nerve is severely injured, the patient may experience similar sensations on either side of the tongue.

So, how does nerve damage occur during a root canal? One potential culprit is root canal overfill, where the dentist overfills the canal with gutta-percha. If too much material pushes through the root's apex, it can end up in the inferior alveolar nerve canal and cause significant nerve damage. This can necessitate surgery to repair the nerve and remove the excess material. Another cause could be the extension of the root canal file beyond the root and into the nerve canal below, which can lead to severe complications and require immediate attention.

The treatment for nerve damage post-root canal procedure varies based on the severity of the damage. In severe cases, surgery might be required to remove the damaged nerve section, sometimes even replacing it with a graft. However, these procedures might not always yield successful results, leaving patients to live with nerve damage symptoms for the rest of their lives.

If you or a loved one has suffered from serious nerve injury following a root canal procedure, remember that you may be entitled to compensation. We offer free legal consultations and handle dental nerve injury cases across Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina. To schedule a consultation, call the number provided in the video description or visit our dental malpractice page at www.carelessdentist.com.

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