My dentist has suggested this will be the best line of treatment
2006-11-02 20:12:05 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
then yes
2006-11-02 20:14:27 · answer #1 · answered by jaqueline 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As far as I can make out this is very much last resort dentistry. The chances of getting every last bit of material likely to decay out are low and thus subsequent infection is quite likely.
I had a root filling some years ago. For a start, it was the most painful treatment I have ever had.
Then, I later found an abscess in my gum. This was found to have been caused by an infection in the root of the tooth. The tooth had to be extracted, but because of the abscess it wasn't possible to administer anaesthetic to the gum.
Off I went to King's College Hospital for an extraction under general anaesthetic. During the procedure they also took a fair amount of bone from my jaw with the tooth.
They left a small hole between the tooth and my sinus and I got a massive sinus infection. After more examinations, it was back to King's College Hospital for an operation under general anaesthetic to close the hole between tooth and sinus.
I dare say I am the exception to the rule, and that in some cases a root filling is a good option, but I have heard of similar complications.
I would suggest that you precis my problems and discuss them with the dentist before embarking on this radical treatment.
Good luck!
2006-11-02 20:24:46 · answer #2 · answered by Essex Ron 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your dentist recommends this as the best treatment definitley consider it but ask for other options. Your dentist may not have told you this procedure may not save the tooth. The tooth may have to be extracted anyway. I would consult with your dentist about success rate with a root filling, that is, the tooth is saved as opposed to the rate at which a tooth needs to be extracted following a root filling. At least you will have all the information before making a large financial decision. Best of Luck.
2006-11-02 20:34:40 · answer #3 · answered by curiousgeorge 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Then do it.
If you FIX THE TOOTH after you get the root canal treatment, there is no reason to say that "root canals don't last." I many have patients in my practice who had root canal treatments done over 40 and 50 years ago and they stilll have the teeth. I have literally hundreds of patients who have had root canal-treated teeth for over 20-25 years. Most back teeth need to be protected with a crown after having root canal treatment. If you do that, there is no reason to think you won't keep your tooth for pretty much the rest of your life; at least as far as the integrity of the root canal treatment is concerned.
2006-11-02 21:08:49 · answer #4 · answered by Picture Taker 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if the dentist says you should then go for it it will be the best course of action. if you are still not sure get a second opinion
2006-11-05 00:06:40 · answer #5 · answered by tmswainyboy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can afford it, it will stop the pain but save the tooth. Go for it.
2006-11-02 20:20:44 · answer #6 · answered by cdrotherham 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its either a root filling or am extraction i know what i would prefer..
2006-11-02 20:54:12 · answer #7 · answered by theresa d 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if thats what he says then yes.......if its your choice then no way
2006-11-02 20:20:17 · answer #8 · answered by djshazzi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋