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yogamom
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Hi,
Just back from a routine dental visit, where I was told I had a tooth with irreversible pulpitis (sp?) and would need a root canal on an upper back molar. I was totally surprised, as I have not had any problems with this tooth, although it has a very old silver filling in it.
Here are my questions:
1. Should I go ahead and have the root canal without having had any problems? My dentist is strongly suggesting it to head off what he says might be an infection down the road and lots of pain. It seems like a big investment (root canal and crown) for something that hasn't been bothering me. I felt a little pressured. Any big deal to hold off on this?
2. I am a total wimp about the numbing. How many, and what kind of injections are needed for a root canal on an upper molar? Will it be painful?
3. I asked about a steel crown since this is in the very back and barely visible, and my budget is really tight. My dentist says I would be very unhappy with this, and that "nobody" does these anymore. I have several friends with steel crowns so I know I could get one, but I like my dentist, and don't really want to go to someone else.
Thanks for any and all comments.
Just back from a routine dental visit, where I was told I had a tooth with irreversible pulpitis (sp?) and would need a root canal on an upper back molar. I was totally surprised, as I have not had any problems with this tooth, although it has a very old silver filling in it.
Here are my questions:
1. Should I go ahead and have the root canal without having had any problems? My dentist is strongly suggesting it to head off what he says might be an infection down the road and lots of pain. It seems like a big investment (root canal and crown) for something that hasn't been bothering me. I felt a little pressured. Any big deal to hold off on this?
2. I am a total wimp about the numbing. How many, and what kind of injections are needed for a root canal on an upper molar? Will it be painful?
3. I asked about a steel crown since this is in the very back and barely visible, and my budget is really tight. My dentist says I would be very unhappy with this, and that "nobody" does these anymore. I have several friends with steel crowns so I know I could get one, but I like my dentist, and don't really want to go to someone else.
Thanks for any and all comments.