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t-dubs
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So half of a molar tooth broke off and because of the severity, I have to get it extracted.
Today, I went to an oral surgeon who saw that there was also an infection that reached the sinus. He gave me two options: to just get the tooth extracted (covered by insurance) or to clean the infection and get a bone graft where he would add artificial bone. (+$495.)
So I called my local dentist and he says that the infection isn't anything to be concerned about and he doesn't recommend paying extra. He says this is usually for if you want implants later on. Does anyone have similar experience or knowledge on this topic? I'm kinda freaking out and have to decide by tomorrow.
If I just get the tooth extracted without dealing with the infection, will it get more intense? What will be some consequences of leaving the sinus infection untreated? Will it continue to spread even after the tooth is extracted?
I know I'm asking a lot of questions but this sounds serious and I'm jumping to conclusions about my health. (I'm a bit of a hypochondriac.)
Today, I went to an oral surgeon who saw that there was also an infection that reached the sinus. He gave me two options: to just get the tooth extracted (covered by insurance) or to clean the infection and get a bone graft where he would add artificial bone. (+$495.)
So I called my local dentist and he says that the infection isn't anything to be concerned about and he doesn't recommend paying extra. He says this is usually for if you want implants later on. Does anyone have similar experience or knowledge on this topic? I'm kinda freaking out and have to decide by tomorrow.
If I just get the tooth extracted without dealing with the infection, will it get more intense? What will be some consequences of leaving the sinus infection untreated? Will it continue to spread even after the tooth is extracted?
I know I'm asking a lot of questions but this sounds serious and I'm jumping to conclusions about my health. (I'm a bit of a hypochondriac.)