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Root canal on 2nd pre-molar right before first molar, is rubber dam necessary?
I am having a root canal on my 2nd premolar, bottom jaw and I do not tolerate well the rubber dam. Is it still used since the tooth is way far back? Does it have to be used? I gag easily and it makes me panic.
on the contrary. a rubber dam for a root canal is NOT necessary, but is highly preferred among dentists. it keeps a) you open, b) your tooth dry, and c) irrigating solutions from getting in your mouth.
but i have worked with several dentists who do NOT use rubber dams, just means you have to be a little more cooperative (raise your hand for a break and wait for them to properly cover the tooth, etc) it is important that your saliva doesn't get inside your tooth. so it may mean more cotton, but you can go dam free.
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