My Dentist Burned The Back Of My Throat

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Steven L. - 14 Feb 2007 01:54 GMT

I had a root canal in my rearmost upper molar, and my dentist irrigated
with a strong solution of sodium hypochlorite. Accidentally, some of it
dripped out and dripped right into my rear upper palate and throat,
which now burns like hell.

I've had several root canals in the past, but this is the first time
this has ever happened to me. Is this a common occurrence?

I'm worried about this, because I know Clorox is corrosive. And isn't
there some other irrigant that can be used for root canals that isn't
corrosive?

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Steven Fawks - 14 Feb 2007 02:53 GMT

> I'm worried about this, because I know Clorox is corrosive. And isn't
> there some other irrigant that can be used for root canals that isn't
> corrosive?

That's the reason it is used. It dissolves tissues and kills lots
of 'bugs'. Keeping it where it belongs is the key.

Steve

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C.J. Thomas - 16 Feb 2007 23:02 GMT

Was a rubber dam being used?

>I had a root canal in my rearmost upper molar, and my dentist irrigated
>with a strong solution of sodium hypochlorite. Accidentally, some of it
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> there some other irrigant that can be used for root canals that isn't
> corrosive?

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