Root Canal gone bad

[GoPokes1012]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Arkansas

I have had 3 root canals (it would have been 4 but I had one extracted instead.) I am no stranger to root canal pain but I have had problems with my sinuses ever since my last root canal. I never once thought they were related because I've never had problems before. My question is, is it my responsiblity to pay for it to be done right (after paying a lot the first time around) or is it my dentists responsibility to fix it without me paying more? My husband and I are currently without health/dental insurance but my tooth is in a lot of pain and I continue to have sinus problems almost every day.

 

[ecmst12]

First you need to find out what is causing your sinus problems and if it is related to your teeth or not.

 

[barry1817]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Arkansas

I have had 3 root canals (it would have been 4 but I had one extracted instead.) I am no stranger to root canal pain but I have had problems with my sinuses ever since my last root canal. I never once thought they were related because I've never had problems before. My question is, is it my responsiblity to pay for it to be done right (after paying a lot the first time around) or is it my dentists responsibility to fix it without me paying more? My husband and I are currently without health/dental insurance but my tooth is in a lot of pain and I continue to have sinus problems almost every day.

One of the causes of sinus pain from an upper molar root canal is that the filling material might be extended out of the root of the tooth. If this is the case, it should be clear on the x-ray, and if the filling is out of the tooth, that is not the standard of care. If it is not the standard of care it would be the responsibility of the dentist to make it right.

If the sinus pain is present, and there is no evidence that the root canal filling is out the tooth, there is the possibility that an area of infection hasn't resolved itself, and would need time to heal.

If the dentist that treated you is a general dentist, and can't figure out the problem, then it would be prudent to have a specialist look at the tooth to see if the answer can be found.

Sometimes proper treatment can have results that aren't what we would like,

 

[lya]

To expand on ecmst12's response: It is very possible that a sinus infection is causing the dental pain. Happens all the time.

I suggest an evaluation with a general practitioner to rule out a sinus infection.