My upper third molar (i think its that one) is in bad shape... its given me grief as long as i can remember. I have had root canal, several fillings but every year it gets worse and more fractured. I regularly experience pain around my gums with this tooth.
Last weekend the tooth broke again for about the 4th or 5th time... I went though a week of pain, and got a new temporary cap today, and finally a bit of relief from the pain. (note... the pain is in the gums, the rest of the tooth is very dead)
I discussed with my dentist, removing the tooth, but she is insistent on getting a crown.
I have had a 2nd molar on my bottom row removed with good results (opposite side) so I asked her the reasoning for keeping the tooth.. she mentioned that it was to close to my sinuses and that i was too young to have it removed (i am in my mid 40's) She said if i had it removed i would need an implant and/or dentures.
The cost of the crown is not a major issue, I just don't see the point in prolonging the inevitable, why put off for 5 to 10 years what i can get sorted now? (FYI: i actually have a crown on my central incisor that has now lasted me 22 years and still going strong)
I know asking for professional advice on specific cases is unreasonable, though i do have the following general questions.
1, Would there be an issue with removing an upper 3rd molar and not getting dentures? Why cant i just cope with one
2, Is my dentist just looking to make a buck out of me? should I be seeking a second opinion?
Other notes: I am quite tall and have VERY long roots.
Submitted February 14, 2015 at 04:08AM by requires_distraction http://ift.tt/1KW9T8o
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