I don't want to get a root canal and crown. I know several people who've had a lot of problems getting that kind of work done on their teeth. So why didn't the dentist recommend extraction? It is a tooth towards the back of my mouth, but not a back tooth. Maybe 3rd to the back. I just think it would be less pain in the long run to get it pulled. Any thoughts on this?
2007-06-08 14:24:59 · 19 answers · asked by Michelle G 5 in Health ➔ Dental
Root canals are much more profitable.
2007-06-08 14:27:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Yes, I didnt get dental care as a kid. Poor $$. Then I had a cavity at about age 22 and the dentist talked to my husband very seriously and all I heard was '"...save the tooth..." I thought whats the biggie, just pull it if it has to go. "Save the tooth", its not a LIFE !!'
I have more respect for teeth now, and understand how precious they are in the quality of daily living. The tooth did go, and there are foods I cant easily eat. For this too I realized I dont want dentures so these have to last the rest of my life. I want to keep every one that I can.
You mention where the tooth is located. If it was a tooth visible when you smiled, would you consider things differently? If you would, then you should also give this tooth the same importance. We have them for more than cosmetic reasons.
Think it over. I'd have to have a LOT of courage for a root canal but I'd do it. Good Luck.
2007-06-08 14:50:25 · answer #2 · answered by baghmom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hello Melissa. Do not be so afraid to get a root canal. I literally just had one done two days ago. It will be fine, I was terrified, after all the horror stories I heard, I just knew something would go wrong. It was on my back molar too. So extraction would have been even more likely for me. However, in doing this, It will not only mess up the alignment of your teeth and bite, it will render the opposite tooth useless and since it is in the middle of two or more other teeth, its not the best option. the thing you are going for is to save the tooth, if its possible. During my root canal, I felt absolutely no pain and in the long run, you'll be better off, i promise.
2007-06-08 14:30:12 · answer #3 · answered by Joshua B 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The dentist wants to keep proper alignment of all teeth in the mouth. If the tooth is pulled on the top right, all of the teeth on that side will start shifting forward towards the front teeth and together. This shift causes problems with chewing which can lead to headaches and abnormal wear on other teeth in the mouth.
Sometimes when a tooth is so decayed that it needs to be pulled, a dentist will put in a fake tooth called an "implant in its place" The implant is screwed into the bone and holds the place of the missing tooth. This keeps the teeth from shifting.
2007-06-08 14:47:07 · answer #4 · answered by 40days4paris 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because dentists do not like to remove teeth if they can save them in another way. If they pull the tooth, you'll need a partial, replacement put in that spot to keep your other teeth from shifting, so either way it would probably cost about the same about of $$$ . A root canal isn't all that bad, as long as you have a great dentist who does it right. My husband had one done at a local dentist, and a yr later it needed done again, we searched the yellow pages and found a great dentist who specializes in oral surgery. He did the complete root canal in one visit, and most other dentists have you return 2 or 3 times before its complete.
2007-06-08 14:38:53 · answer #5 · answered by justme 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The more of your teeth you can keep, the firmer any partial dentures you'll need in the future will fit.
Good dental medicine dictates trying to salvage as many teeth as possible.
Of course, the other school of thought is that the dentist gets $50 to pull a tooth, but hundreds to do a root canal and then more to treat the tooth later.
2007-06-08 14:29:07 · answer #6 · answered by Stuart 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ROOT CANALS DON'T HURT! The dentist will numb you up and the procedure will be very comfortable for you. You can get it extracted, but then you will need a bridge placed to replace the tooth which will cost about $2500. If you don't get the tooth replaced other teeth shift and then your bite is off causing other problems. Keep as many teeth as possible through life. You will be glad you did so later on in life.
2007-06-08 15:39:09 · answer #7 · answered by j girl 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Root canals and crowns are not bed at all. I've had two of them and had no problems. Extraction is usually the last resort if the tooth can be saved.
2007-06-08 14:42:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the last 6 months, i've had all four of my wisdom teeth and 2 lower molars pulled. In all honestly your dentist is probably doing the root canal to save you the pain of a partial denture or tooth implant. being that it isn't a last or rear tooth, you ise those teeth more... and the chance of infection and damage to the surrounding teeth is really likely.
2007-06-08 14:36:05 · answer #9 · answered by jeselynn_81 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The other teeth will start to move. You would need a bridge which means that the teeth on both sides would have to be filed down and a 3 tooth crown be put across the space. Easier to just put a crown on one tooth.
2007-06-08 14:28:36 · answer #10 · answered by Moondog 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You seem not to care about the image this may have. So ask him for extraction. Some dentists don't do extractions and therefore send you to specialist.
Root canals are not guaranteed and some cases the decay develops again. Also, removing a tooth leaves an annoying hole where food get stuck...
Look for another doctor if he doesn't accept your wishes or becomes irritated with your request.
2007-06-08 14:31:07 · answer #11 · answered by Tiamo 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋