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dentalnelly
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So, I got back from my dentist check up earlier and one of my main concerns was my dead front adjacent tooth (black, chipped on the side) and my dentist is choosing to leave it as it has a filling. No root canal or extraction.
Given what we all know about dead teeth needing root canals, does that even make sense? I'm not trying to find problems but I am quite confused at this course of action. Is there any reason why you wouldn't treat a dead tooth with a root canal or extraction?
My dentist is NHS and only did bitewing x-rays so would that have any effect on his decision?
I have an appointment with a private dentist in December so I'm getting a second opinion as at the very least I'd like to talk RCT-ing and dental bonding it.
I suppose my dentist is letting it run its course before he takes it out.
Given what we all know about dead teeth needing root canals, does that even make sense? I'm not trying to find problems but I am quite confused at this course of action. Is there any reason why you wouldn't treat a dead tooth with a root canal or extraction?
My dentist is NHS and only did bitewing x-rays so would that have any effect on his decision?
I have an appointment with a private dentist in December so I'm getting a second opinion as at the very least I'd like to talk RCT-ing and dental bonding it.
I suppose my dentist is letting it run its course before he takes it out.