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claireytoo
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I have severe dental phobia and have been putting off dealing with this broken/decayed tooth that previously had RCT for a year.
It is an upper 1st molar that is now broken at the gum for about 6 months and obviously needs extraction.
The dentist has referred me to an oral surgeon and told me not to worry, but added that this will be a complex extraction due to the condition of the tooth.
I am beyond petrified of the whole procedure. The injections (numbing has taken multiple shots and long wait times in the past) , the 'complex' removal, the healing time and potential complications during and after.
I'm so worried this will be a lengthy and traumatic procedure. I've read in this forum about broken teeth being extracted surgical more easily, but I've also read root canaled ones are more tricky.
Also I am concerned about my neighbouring teeth (last molar with root canal, and no crown as I can't afford one, and canine) or a jaw bone infection as I do feel some pain around the area now. I wont be able to afford implants, and due to bone loss from rushed orthodontist and moderate gum disease,I dont think I am a candidate. Google has not been my friend reading about the damage I could have done by leaving this so long.
I'm worried I will lose all my teeth one by one.
It is an upper 1st molar that is now broken at the gum for about 6 months and obviously needs extraction.
The dentist has referred me to an oral surgeon and told me not to worry, but added that this will be a complex extraction due to the condition of the tooth.
I am beyond petrified of the whole procedure. The injections (numbing has taken multiple shots and long wait times in the past) , the 'complex' removal, the healing time and potential complications during and after.
I'm so worried this will be a lengthy and traumatic procedure. I've read in this forum about broken teeth being extracted surgical more easily, but I've also read root canaled ones are more tricky.
Also I am concerned about my neighbouring teeth (last molar with root canal, and no crown as I can't afford one, and canine) or a jaw bone infection as I do feel some pain around the area now. I wont be able to afford implants, and due to bone loss from rushed orthodontist and moderate gum disease,I dont think I am a candidate. Google has not been my friend reading about the damage I could have done by leaving this so long.
I'm worried I will lose all my teeth one by one.