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Medical Forum / General / Dentistry / October 2004Do I really need a root canal?
Went to the dentist about six weeks ago for a check-up and casually happen to mention that a tooth was a tiny bit sensitive to touch of a toothbrush. He then did a test with something cold (which the tooth was not sensitive too) and then said "this looks like root canal". He took out the old filling and put in a temporary one as i was going on holiday. Ever since the temporary filling it is no longer sensitive when brushing. I am due to get a root canal done next week. I spoke to friends about this I they said I am crazy to get it done...they got some root canal work done and some of the teeth in question still hurt them (even though r c treatment is meant to remove the nerve - is'nt it?). They highly reommended a second opinion. Could this tooth just be filled with a permanent filling ? It has NEVER given any pain or discomfort. N. Folks. ps: i would get this tooth extracted but there would be a gap noticable gap there. > Went to the dentist about six weeks ago for a check-up and casually > happen to mention that a tooth was a tiny bit sensitive to touch of a [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > ps: i would get this tooth extracted but there would be a gap > noticable gap there. I agree with your friends--at least the part about the second opinion. Steve  SignatureMark & Steven Bornfeld DDS http://www.dentaltwins.com Brooklyn, NY 718-258-5001 > I agree with your friends--at least the part about the second opinion. > >Steve That's the only part I agree with. -- W_B wubbabubbazG@RBAGEyahoo.com Take out the G'RBAGE > > I agree with your friends--at least the part about the second opinion. > > > >Steve > > That's the only part I agree with. Does anyone else have any opionions on this? Sure. I would think a second opinion is logical. Over the internet it isn't possible to 'know' what your exact situation is, but it doesn't *sound like* your symptoms were severe. However, if the filling is quite wide and quite deep, another 'insult' (new filling, crown, etc.) may still push the nerve into irreversable pulpitis. You can't go with a temporary filling forever so you have to do something. Sometimes it's a little bit of a crapshoot. Fawks > Does anyone else have any opionions on this? >Sure. I would think a second opinion is logical. Over the >internet it isn't possible to 'know' what your exact situation [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] >'insult' (new filling, crown, etc.) may still push the nerve >into irreversable pulpitis. You have learned well, grasshopper. The master commends you. >You can't go with a temporary >filling forever so you have to do something. [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > >> Does anyone else have any opionions on this? -- W_B Take out the G'RBAGE wubbabubbazG@RBAGEyahoo.com Thanks. Out here, I often refer to them as 'sleeping dogs'. It won't take much to 'wake them'. 'Course with a dog, it *might* wake up and be friendly. Not usually the case with a tooth. :-) Fawks >>However, if the filling is quite wide and quite deep, another >>'insult' (new filling, crown, etc.) may still push the nerve >>into irreversable pulpitis. > > You have learned well, grasshopper. > The master commends you. > W_B Sure I do.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, get a second opinion. Signature~+--~+--~+--~+--~+-- Stephen Mancuso, D.D.S. Troy, Michigan, USA .................................................... This posting is intended for informational or conversational purposes only. Always seek the opinion of a licensed dental professional before acting on the advice or opinion expressed here. Only a dentist who has examined you in person can diagnose your problems and make decisions which will affect your health. ...................... >> >> > I agree with your friends--at least the part about the second opinion. [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > Does anyone else have any opionions on this? > > I agree with your friends--at least the part about the second opinion. > > > >Steve > > That's the only part I agree with. Sorry "opinions" I mean :) >> > I agree with your friends--at least the part about the second opinion. >> > [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > >Sorry "opinions" I mean :) I liked opi-onions better when fried. Get a second or even third. Post x-ray if possible. Otherwise we are shooting in the dark. -- W_B wubbabubbazG@RBAGEyahoo.com Take out the G'RBAGE I'll give you an opinion on your specific case, if you give me an opinion on my hair-style. Too much gray? Should I part it differently? How about the back? Signature~+--~+--~+--~+--~+-- Stephen Mancuso, D.D.S. Troy, Michigan, USA .................................................... This posting is intended for informational or conversational purposes only. Always seek the opinion of a licensed dental professional before acting on the advice or opinion expressed here. Only a dentist who has examined you in person can diagnose your problems and make decisions which will affect your health. ...................... >> >> > I agree with your friends--at least the part about the second opinion. [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > Sorry "opinions" I mean :) >I'll give you an opinion on your specific case, if you give me an opinion on >my hair-style. Too much gray? Should I part it differently? How about the >back? My opinion is "your momma dresses you funny" -- W_B Take out the G'RBAGE wubbabubbazG@RBAGEyahoo.com Hey leave my Momma out of this. That woman was a saint. (She put up with me!) Signature~+--~+--~+--~+--~+-- Stephen Mancuso, D.D.S. Troy, Michigan, USA .................................................... This posting is intended for informational or conversational purposes only. Always seek the opinion of a licensed dental professional before acting on the advice or opinion expressed here. Only a dentist who has examined you in person can diagnose your problems and make decisions which will affect your health. ...................... > >>I'll give you an opinion on your specific case, if you give me an opinion [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > Take out the G'RBAGE > wubbabubbazG@RBAGEyahoo.com sometimes tooth needs endo-treatment without any symptoms.In this case was better to check reaction of this tooth by couple methods.. in fact It doesnt mean that It was something wrong with this treatment > Went to the dentist about six weeks ago for a check-up and casually > happen to mention that a tooth was a tiny bit sensitive to touch of a [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > ps: i would get this tooth extracted but there would be a gap > noticable gap there.
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