Alternative To Surgery?!
Question:
Alternative To Surgery?
I have an old root canal that is sealed with a post. It seems it is sensitive now...10 years later. X-ray shows that there is a tiny bit of canal left uncleared. In dentistry, this leaves room for infection and bacteria to return at any time. I am totally not for surgery unless it is a complete emergency...that's why I still have my wisdoms. Anyway, the dentist said the only alternatives in this case, because the tooth canal is blocked by the post, is surgery by an Endodontist or extraction. Since this is a front tooth, (sort of), I prefer to keep it. I am hoping I find some other cure for the infection so it does not end up in a surgical procedure that will empty my pocket and emotionally kill me. I am currently taking Pennicillinum....is there anyone at all who knows of any alternative. I hear things like go see a natural dentist. What is that? Any solutions at all out there? God I hope so. Thanks for your help.
Answers:
HELLO,
THIS QUESTION IS BEST ANSWERED BY A PROFESSIONAL.
THE ENDODNTIST CAN RETREAT THIS FRONT TOOTH EVEN WITH A POST INPLACE. AN APICOECTOMY CAN ALSO BE DONE TO REMORE THE INFECTIONAND SAVE THE TOOTH. REMOVAL IS A LAST RESORT DEAL AND I WOULD TRY EVERYTHING BEFORE THIS CHOICE.