I had one, now it has failed and on antibiotics. They want to retreat. But if this doesn't work, I want it pulled and my dentist doesn't want to do this. What I am supposed to do?
2006-09-15 02:00:56 · 11 answers · asked by HappyHello 2 in Health ➔ Dental
Yes, I had one. You don't say what age you are, but the younger you are, the more effort they will make to retain your natural teeth. If they remove a molar when you are young, the other teeth shift or migrate, and this affects your occlusion or bite, and can affect the temperomandibular joint ultimately. Options are few once that tooth is out: Bridge, partial plate, or implant, none of which are as elegent, comfortable or cheap as having your own tooth retained.
If you are going to the same dentist that did not adequately perform the first root canal, you may want to consider going to a second dentist, for at least a second opinion, if not treatment. Sometimes root canals fail, it does not necessarily mean that the dentist is not skilled, though.
Best wishes, I know you are tired of that toothache.
2006-09-15 02:07:31 · answer #1 · answered by finaldx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It does happen. I had 2 that failed and got them retreated. I would NOT suggest getting your tooth pulled unless you are 95 years old. Once you do that you have to get either a "Maryland Bridge" to fit in there or a dental implant which costs a couple grand. If you leave the hole empty, it will start a domino effect and the surrounding teeth will start to fail. If need be get another dentist's opinion.
2006-09-15 09:05:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know why you want to have it pulled if your dentist says he can fix it. You will just end up with a missing tooth that will cost you more for a false tooth . you might as well let him fix it. i had a root canal and the Dentist broke a file off in my canal,and doesn't want to fix it . but, if you have another one , call a endodonisit {root canal specialist} just to be on the safe side. Good Luck !
2006-09-16 16:57:43 · answer #3 · answered by Becca 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
now a days its better to go for an implant than a root canal, root canals have a limited life whereas implants have a life of over thirty years, ends up being alot more cost effectice long term
2006-09-15 09:11:46 · answer #4 · answered by MiKe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've had 2 - 1 is still iffy after about 5 years. Once it is right your toothe is good.
2006-09-15 09:02:26 · answer #5 · answered by Gone fishin' 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He didnt do his job by removing all of the nerve. You should be complaining and insist he act immediatly at no charge to do it right.
2006-09-15 09:10:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
there is nothing wrong with root canal. i have done that way you can save your teeth
2006-09-15 09:04:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
save the tooth no matter what it takes your not getting anymore
2006-09-15 09:08:05 · answer #8 · answered by janice28 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i suggest that you get a second or third opinion on this
2006-09-15 09:04:49 · answer #9 · answered by merkkrem101us 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yep
2006-09-15 09:03:42 · answer #10 · answered by Dr Dee 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋