My family dentist attempted a root canal but couldn’t finish it. He was unable to get thru one of my canals. The endodontic specialtist will finish the job but it’s over 1450 just for the root canal. I still have to go back to the family dentist for a filling on the metal crown that is on the tooth.
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#1 by Cat on February 22, 2010 - 7:39 am
the bone the tooth is IN will erode faster as it heals, it goes from pond-shaped (to hold a tooth) to tent-shaped (a ridge) – causing the next tooth in line to go bad faster than normal. If it’s money, do the root canal, with a temporary crown, it’s cheaper, then get a permanent crown when money is better.
#2 by aestheti on February 22, 2010 - 2:25 pm
I’ve had all of my back molars and wisdom teeth removed, and it hasn’t affected me.. you really don’t need your 2nd molars that much..