I'm new in town and don't know about this dentist. I'm only 24 and would really like to save the tooth. Why would he tell me the tooth isn't worth saving? Can't we even try a root canal? The tooth just began bothering me. It's not sensitive to hot, cold, or pressure. The tooth isn't loose. Surely, worse teeth have been root canaled? Please help. I'm stressing out.
2007-01-22 12:52:25 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
it can probably be saved if their is enough tooth left over but if the infection has eaten away too much of the tooth it should be removed.
2007-01-22 12:57:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Obviously, you need a second professional opinion. Go seek that at another dental office. However, most all dentists try very hard to save teeth with root canals instead of extracting them. Perhaps, the dentist is telling you the truth and trying to save you the expense of paying for a root canal that won't be successful.
Why does everyone think that dentists don't tell patients the truth?
Think about this reasonably.....The dentist would probably charge you something between $600 and $900 for the root canal, and then you would need a crown which would cost another $900 or so. But, he is recommending you have the tooth extracted, which he might charge you $125-200 to do. Which one profits the dentist the most? So, why don't you think the dentist is telling you the truth when he is recommending something that would benefit him significantly less? Sounds to me like an honest dentist.
2007-01-22 13:04:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the tooth isn't badly decayed through the furcation of the tooth, or broken down, split, or fractured, I don't see why he's wanting to extract. This tooth just started bothering you? I'm confused with this one. Especially with you being 24 years old. Unless you said you couldn't afford a root canal. I would question this Dentist again, and if he can't give a reason why he wants to extract, other than you have a tooth ache, then find another dentist to take care of the tooth.
2007-01-22 13:18:03 · answer #3 · answered by HeatherS 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When a root canal is done the dentist is actually removing the root(s) and you should not have pain in that tooth again because it is dead. However, sometimes the dentist doesn't get all the root and that small piece may be causing you all kinds of grief. So, you need to call the dentist and tell him what you're experiencing and let him/her deal with it. Also, as another writer answered you, you may have "referred" pain from another tooth, meaning that the tooth that is bad is actually another tooth whose pain is showing up in the area of another tooth. Another possibility is an infection and you need to tell your dentist so they can find out what is causing all your distress. Please don't wait any longer, it won't go away by itself and it will only get worse. I wish you the very best with this.
2016-03-14 22:28:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You say its not bothering you to hot, cold or pressure.
In what way is it bothering you then?
Do you have a large filling in it? Decayed underneath?
Is it cracked? Before you do anything, you need to find out why he wants it pulled. If you can't get straight answers, see another dentist. Most dentists don't suggest extraction until after root canal treatment fails or unless its cracked at the root and unstable.
2007-01-22 13:09:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can probably get a root canal or crown, provided the tooth hasn't been eaten too badly (you have to get an x-ray to tell.) But these are time consuming, painful, and quite expensive. Removing teeth can cause bite and spacing problems. You should get a second opinion, before you go for removal. If the tooth has deteriorated into the root area, removal may be the only option.
2007-01-22 13:08:25 · answer #6 · answered by WOMBAT, Manliness Expert 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd suggest you ring and ask him to clarify his reasons. I can think of a few possibilities why he might advise an extraction over an RCT:
1. The tooth might be so far decayed that it is too weak to salvage. Sometimes cars get written off too.
2. It might be a wisdom tooth that is only going to be an ongoing problem.
3. Perhaps he doesn't like doing RCTs, and/or doesn't like to refer difficult RCTs to specialists.
If you're not happy with his reasons, then get a second opinion.
2007-01-22 19:47:16 · answer #7 · answered by Dr Matt W (Australia) 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When i went to a navy dentist a Lt was going to pull a tooth that was about half gone. Next thing i knew a captain was chewing his butt for not saving the tooth. He then drilled holes in the tooth and built a new tooth around pegs. it hurt for awhile after but was well worh it to me. years later it had to have a root canel but now serves me well. certainly better than a gaping hole. tell him you're not thinking of losing a tooth, it can be saved. sorry you don't have the USN to foot the bill.
2007-01-22 13:06:37 · answer #8 · answered by La-z Ike 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask that dentist and then get a 2nd opinion from a dentist, NOT from us Yahoo's at Yahoo answers.
2007-01-22 13:01:52 · answer #9 · answered by georgiagolfer72 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To avoid worse pain in the future, you might want to just do as the dentist advises. Get a second opinion.
2007-01-22 13:00:23 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
find a new dentist fast. most teeth can be saved unless there's too much damage
2007-01-22 14:14:18 · answer #11 · answered by momoftrl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋