Root Canal or Removal

[Jays toyz]

I have a back molar on the bottom that is cracked and the nerve died and is infected. I still have all my teeth so the idea of an unmatched set is not sitting well but I had a root canal years ago and it wasn't my favorite thing ever. I am 47. Dentist has 3k to gain by suggesting root canal so his opinion involves much salt.

[blgoodbrand1]

I think you already answered the question


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[Springerman]

Where do you live, I shopped around hard a couple of months ago and got mind done for $1,650.00. A relatively young dentist but I was very impressed by his manner and work. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him.

[Twisted Canuck]

Rock. Figure skate. Guts. Just like Tom Hanks in Castaway. Make sure and do video. Post on Youtube. That's what a manly man would do.

[260 Rem]

Save every tooth you can. You will not regret it.

[wally338]

Had two teeth done a couple weeks ago no big deal. Have another appointment to get one more root canal done in a few weeks, other than the needle for freezing I had no pain to speak of.

[Atlas12]

Every tooth you lose is more space for the others to start moving around in your mouth. Save the tooth.

[kbobbeck]

pull it out....had same kind of problem and my dentist( Dr. Olson in Lethbridge) said you don't need all the teeth in your mouth.

[Sooner]

Originally Posted by 260 Rem

Save every tooth you can. You will not regret it.

Best advice given by a wise dentist to me. He was right and I wish he didn't retire. Best dentist I ever had.

[sjr]

Dentist don't get rich by pulling teeth .
As my old dentist told me , he looks at every tooth as a gold mine . As long as he can fill it , drill it , cap it or do a root canal etc etc hes making $$$$$. Once its pulled we there goes the gold mine .

[6MT]

Originally Posted by Jays toyz

I have a back molar on the bottom that is cracked and the nerve died and is infected. I still have all my teeth so the idea of an unmatched set is not sitting well but I had a root canal years ago and it wasn't my favorite thing ever. I am 47. Dentist has 3k to gain by suggesting root canal so his opinion involves much salt.

Bite the bullet (pun intended). My Grandfather told me something that I tell my kids. You need your teeth for life. The big ones at the back are very important. Will it be uncomfortable? Of course. But the discomfort won't last long. At the most, three visits and you're done. Expensive? Yes. Again, you need 'em for life.

Take it from me, I had my left rear pulled ten years ago. Stupidest thing I've done. Now, I'm a right side chewer only. And those are wearing.

Do it man!

[Suzukisam]

If it cracked it will needs crown is that included making the price seem high

[jacobmu]

As others have said, save all the teeth you can! I have had numerous root canals/crowns and since the start of this year have had five teeth removed. You don't miss them until you don't have them!

[HalfBreed]

Eat the pain. nothing tastes better than gum sucked protein.

I hope to understand this flavour savour one day, just not today.

[Masterchief]

keep the tooth, it will be much more painful and expensive for an implant later if you change your mind

[coyoteman]

Dr Dillon Becon denistry, is a true expert on root canals,15 years ago when other dentist,said extract,couldnt be done,he proved otherwise, still have two.Hopefully you have insurance to pay for most of the cost.Dr Dillon NW Calgary.

[Vook]

Keep the tooth. Tooth with crown may last long. Implant installation is way more expensive (and painful) and may have some issues afterwards that may require more work and money.

[Okotok]

I had an unfortunate ladder incident in September that resulted in me knocking out 3 front teeth and shearing off 2 others. Went the implant way. They pulled two additional teeth and installed 7 titanium implants to hold a one piece, porcelain (not actually porcelain, but some sort of fixable, newer polymer, bridge). Finally got the permanent one installed. I'm very happy, all things considered. Takes a bit of getting used to as you don't have the mouth feel you once had, but it works, I have a Hollywood smile and I'm 27k out of pocket minus the 10k insurance stepped up for!

[coyoteman]

Originally Posted by Okotok

I had an unfortunate ladder incident in September that resulted in me knocking out 3 front teeth and shearing off 2 others. Went the implant way. They pulled two additional teeth and installed 7 titanium implants to hold a one piece, porcelain (not actually porcelain, but some sort of fixable, newer polymer, bridge). Finally got the permanent one installed. I'm very happy, all things considered. Takes a bit of getting used to as you don't have the mouth feel you once had, but it works, I have a Hollywood smile and I'm 27k out of pocket minus the 10k insurance stepped up for!

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[Jays toyz]

Well the overwhelming consensus is to keep it. I may not make it to my Thursday appointment before I tear it out with pliers. I kid, I can't even eat and Tylenol and Advil taken together don't seem to help. Touching it with my tongue nearly brings me to tears. Best weight loss plan ever.

[Chewbacca]

Have had tooth problems forever. Had a bad tooth ache(not that there is a good one) and figured enough was enough, time to get them out. Dentist convinced me that he good give me teeth that would be good for twenty years, so I agreed. Five root canals and who knows what else I was on my way. Five years later I have had three of the root canals pulled from getting infected. Done some research since and from what I can gather it is one of the worst things you can do. In my case it’s true. Bacteria traps are what they are. Hasn’t done much for my humor when I have to pay 375 bucks to watch them throw a 2000 dollar tooth in the garbage.