Dental Question

[nailit]

I broke two (heavely filled) molars a few weeks back.
Dentist managed to patch them up.
Ones ok but the other one is quiet sensitive...biting or anything cold etc.
Went back today and given a course of Amoxecillan (Yes I know thats not spelt right, its off the top of my head))
Appointment in 2 weeks time to see how things have gone.
But looks like either an extraction or root filling.

Which would you rather have?
(Never had a root filling)

Just get rid of it sounds like a plan at the moment!!!

[Canary42]

I've had 2 root fillings - no problem and still got the teeth. I don't know why root canal work has such an awful reputation (false bravado possibly).

They can go wrong - my third such operation failed when the tooth split and then it had to come out of course.

[bednobs]

i would see which one was cheapest!

[Prudie]

having had a few I'd go for root filling, they are not as bad as their reputation IMO. Better than yanking and then a gap.

[Pooka1950]

I have had a root filling and never felt a thing apart from the injection that is. I'm currently waiting to have a different tooth taken out at the dental hospital. On my third course of antibiotics and can't wait to get rid of the pain. Hang on to your teeth while you can!

[rockyracoon]

Definitely the root filling, otherwise you’ll have a gap or need a denture. I don’t recommend either.

[nailit]

Thank you,
Canary, Beds, Prudie & pooka.
Must admit that Im a woos where dentistry is concered.

[nailit]

Thank you Rocky...

[Pooka1950]

Me too nail it!

[nailit]

My mind was made up to just have the bloody thing taken out, but now Im not so sure.
Just heard so many things about root canal fillings etc.
Thank you all for positive replies.

[nailit]

//Me too nail it!//
Saw Marathon Man when I was A kid, LOL.

[burlyshirley]

I was never offered a root filling when one of my back molars cracked. The dentist just told me it would have to come out and boy did it hurt ! That was despite several injections as the first lot didn't work. It was many years ago and there is still a bit of tooth left in, which never bothers me and the gap is so far back that it doesn't show when I speak or smile.

[jno]

depends how much you want the tooth, I suppose. If there's another molar above/below it, you can use them to eat with. An empty socket's not much use. In general I'd go for any option that let me keep the tooth.

Root canal treatment can be uncomfortable (my last one) or painless (I literally slept through the previous one). Luck of the draw.

[Pooka1950]

Oh no, don't even want to think about that! If you trust and feel confident with your dentist then root canal fillings are not that bad. Last time I lost a tooth I had "dry socket" now that *was* agony.

[gingejbee]

Most dentists these days really don't want to extract a tooth unless they really can't save it. I'd certainly go for the root canal rather than extraction...there's no going back once it's out!

[burlyshirley]

I didn't get dry socket luckily Pooka, I believe that is horrendous. I suffered enough having the tooth taken out ! I remember flinging my hand up to my shoulder where the dental nurse was standing hoping she'd see my distress and hold my hand - she didn't !!

[nailit]

Whats Dry Socket?
//Last time I lost a tooth I had "dry socket" now that *was* agony.//

[jno]

when the blood clot falls out too quickly.

[Pooka1950]

"It's where a blood clot fails to develop in the tooth socket, or if the blood clot becomes dislodged or disappears. This can happen 3 to 5 days after surgery.
The empty socket causes an ache or throbbing pain in your gum or jaw, which can be intense like a toothache. There may also be an unpleasant smell or taste from the empty tooth socket. If you look into the socket, you might be able to see exposed bone rather than a blood clot."

The pain is intense!

[nailit]

Thanks Pooka..

[jno]

if that happens, just go and bang on your dentist's door pronto, they know what to do.