I had a root canal a week later I started having acid reflux.  I thought it was caused by the root canal.  I went to dentist and he said there was no problem with the root canal but I have a terrible taste in my mouth plus I loss my sense of taste.  What could the problem be causing this?
Hi There is absolutely no connection between root canal treatment and acidic Redux, but since you are mentioning loss of taste as well, I suspect the adverse reaction of the anesthetic agent/technique. Since you haven't mentioned the location of the tooth treated upon, I am presuming it to be a lower one as this can be caused by lower anesthetic block and not possible with upper anesthetic block.therefore in case the tooth treated was an upper one, there is possibly any other cause than the dental treatment done, but if it was the lower tooth operated you might as well feel heaviness of tongue, numbness of lower lip and tingling sensation besides your present symptoms which is either due to nerve lesion caused by injection or the anesthetic agent itself. Hope this was helpful .take care.