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Mercedes
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- May 28, 2009
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I have a crown that was done about 10yrs ago. It was a very complicated problem at the time as I had some issues with my gums and had gum surgery all along one upper side, then had a 2hr root canal appointment, followed eventually by a crown. I've always felt there have been issues with this crown as I would often get bleeding around it when I flossed and it's been 3yrs since I last saw a dentist due to covid.
However this last week I've been aware of a bad taste coming from the tooth, bleeding when flossing again and a tiny bit of pain. Had a couple of x rays done and was told the crown had never really been done that well and there was now decay under it. I was hoping it would be a simple fix, but they said until they get the crown off they won't know how much decay is there and if there is a lot then the only answer would be to remove what's left of the tooth, but apparently because it's such a big root it would have to be done somewhere else as it's a 'surgical' procedure, which has added to my worries.
I've already got a partial upper plate as I lost a number of upper teeth over the years so having the tooth out doesn't bother me as much as them saying it's a 'surgical' procedure as I'm a very anxious person and not sure how to deal with it. I was so hoping it would be an easy fix and I've spent a fortune on that particular tooth.
Here are the x ray pics I got.
The tooth in question is the middle one.
Lyn
However this last week I've been aware of a bad taste coming from the tooth, bleeding when flossing again and a tiny bit of pain. Had a couple of x rays done and was told the crown had never really been done that well and there was now decay under it. I was hoping it would be a simple fix, but they said until they get the crown off they won't know how much decay is there and if there is a lot then the only answer would be to remove what's left of the tooth, but apparently because it's such a big root it would have to be done somewhere else as it's a 'surgical' procedure, which has added to my worries.
I've already got a partial upper plate as I lost a number of upper teeth over the years so having the tooth out doesn't bother me as much as them saying it's a 'surgical' procedure as I'm a very anxious person and not sure how to deal with it. I was so hoping it would be an easy fix and I've spent a fortune on that particular tooth.
Here are the x ray pics I got.
The tooth in question is the middle one.
Lyn