To be upset about my teeth

[Tweetypie27]

Am I being unreadable to be crying about this ? Out of the blue yesterday I had very bad toothache booked in with an emergency dentist who told me I need two root canals on upper back molars and a wisdom removed. I was shocked I saw my dentist six months ago I had a filling done on the opposite side but that side wasn’t mentioned.
I knew one tooth needed work as I bit on a hoola hoop a few months ago and a bit of tooth snapped off.

I didn’t go the dentist as I fell pregnant and had a 12 week Miscarriage I just left it and not it’s infected and I’ve been in a lot of pain.
I had a root canal on a lower back molar years ago but lost that tooth in the end and I struggle with the dentist as I have benign positional vertigo so can’t be laid back for long periods or can have an attack which I get stuck with for weeks then end up housebound and these are top teeth which means I will have to tilt my head back which is my worst nightmare.

I’ve woken up crying and depressed I don’t want two back teeth out on one side next to each other I’m only 36 and if you didn’t know you would think I had lovely teeth nice straight and whiteish considering I used to smoke.

Gave up smoking a week ago and it’s made me want to smoke again because I just think wtf is the point now damage is done.
I had braces as a teen and they already took four of my teeth out then which I don’t think they should of done so I’m already short on teeth.
I want to cry but want rid of the pain of this tooth he said both are cracked I can only feel one crack but I can’t see because of where it is .
what will I do ? Root canals don’t Always work 😭😭 I’ve had the worst start to the year as it is 😪😪

Improve your dental hygiene if you want to avoid these situations.

Good that you're quitting smoking, that's a start.

Well the last three years I’ve really upped my routine also floss but when I wake up I’m grinding sometimes so not sure if that’s the cause of this 😭

That's not nice Babyonboard. OP, I had a similar visit to my dentist yesterday. Cracked tooth ( no decay) and will be lost eventually. He's patched it up as well as he can for now...I don't know what to say other than I have a root canal filling which I had over 20 years ago which is still good. Can you speak to your dentist re the vertigo? They may have some ideas?

Well done on the quitting smoking. Can you look into getting mouth guards for the grinding? I wear a retainer at night that protects my teeth because I tend to clench my jaw all night.

Could you get a second opinion from another dentist?

I think luck/genes play a large part with teeth. Tooth pain must be awful.

Could you have one tooth out and the other one filled? Maybe save up for a new artificial tooth. I think they cost about £1,000 each.

I've just had root canal on a back tooth. My advice would be just have them whipped out and be done with it. Are they the very back ones? When you have tooth implants they don't even do those back ones. It's HOURS in the dentist chair and quite frankly I wish I'd just had it out. Well done for quiting smoking x

@BabyOnBoard90 You're a bit spikey!

Op, loads of people have several root canals at this age and younger. Nobody knows or cares about other people's teeth particularly the back ones, people just get 'judged' on the ones visible in talking and smiling. I would be upset that it wasn't flagged up in previous check up unless this is a fracture issue. It's not unusual for 2 dentists to have different approached and opinions as to what to do with a tooth so I would get a second opinion and discuss ways of dealing with your vertigo issue if you do indeed need to have the treatments. Good luck and sorry about your miscarriage 💐

@MrsPelligrinoPetrichor "When you have tooth implants they don't even do those back ones."

What do you mean by this? That they don't do implants on molars ??

Yes I need a guard as I’m always waking up clenching or grinding. The root canals they quoted me £550 it’s not really about the money although it’s a lot I’ve got savings I can afford to get it done it’s just the being leaned back and my last time I went she didn’t numb me enough I jumped out the chair while she was drilling as she hit a nerve honestly awful 😭
I’m so angry at myself for leaving this tooth now I’ve caused myself a bit problem here I wish it was on the bottom as I can deal with having those done better.
Im on antibiotics now I’ve had infections since the miscarriage so feel I’m just constantly on them which isn’t good either.
Im thinking to have one out and one filled and save the best one if I can then ask about an implant I just wish I didn’t have this dizzy condition as it makes the dentist an extra hellos experience.
Im so so down today 😪

Sorry hellish experience. If I had two back too molars out on one side next to each other I will have a huge gap there I won’t be able to chew on that side surely and my teeth will move.

Of course molars can be replaced with implants, if the individual clinical situation allows.

It sounds tough. Sorry to hear this. I think you just need to get on and have any recommended work done.

Gave up smoking a week ago and it’s made me want to smoke again because I just think wtf is the point now damage is done.

The point is that if you start smoking again then it will do more damage. You know this. It's up to you if you do it or not.

My dentist said when they do a full set of implants for cosmetic purposes they don't replace the very back top ones,I don't know if that applies to the bottom ones too.

Molars are very important for chewing the bottom ones won't work properly without upper ones chewing and you will end up in years that there is 'wastage' and shrinkage in gum and cheeks from lack of use. You need to have it done if indeed you need 2 rootcanals do them instead of pulling out. Why jump to an implant if you don't need one yet? At op's age I would exhaust all options first. Do not pull them out when they are still salvageable that's just irresponsible advice.

Yes grinding can cause horrible damage to your teeth, you need to get a mouth guard asap. Get one done professionally if you can afford it - the ones you can buy online are no good and really uncomfortable.

Well to cheer you up, I had great oral health despite being a smoker. Managed to quit the cigarettes for other reasons, largely by mainlining Chupa Chups. One day my rear molar caved in under a lollipop and I had it removed (after nearly swallowing it!) Wish I'd stuck to the ciggies! The worst bit is the feeling of the gap before you get used to it - but you will get used to it! :)

On the plus side, my implant is amazing and I am so glad I had it.

Look op, it's not the end of the world take heart that your lovely front visible teeth are in a good nick and that you can afford this. Speak to another dentist for a second opinion and then do what you can to save them before contemplating implants or extraction. Bloody teeth and the grief they cause!

No one will notice OP, believe me. Its lucky they're at the back. I've lost several teeth including one at the side but no one can see. I'm now obsessed with dental hygiene so I don't lose any more. I recommend brushing 3 times a day and using those interdental brushed AND floss, along with mouthwash. Game changer.

Grinding is probably the culprit for the damage. Get a mouthguard, explain your issues with vertigo - the dentist might have to send you to the dental hospital to have the treatment if they don’t feel they can have you laid down for so long.

Don’t feel ashamed of your teeth- mine are terrible due to childhood neglect (by my parents) and horrific clenching. No one can really feel as my teeth at the front look great!

Keep off the cigarettes (well done so far) and just be honest with the dentist. Good luck!!

Mine were removed over 10 years ago. Really haven't noticed any teeth moving and I can chew just fine.

It's realistic when she has a condition where she finds lying back in the chair difficult. It's hours having root canal and she needs two. I wouldn't have another and I don't have any issues at the dentist.

Thanks ladies I’m just so upset mainly because I know I have to be laid back in the chair to get these done. I leaned back last year for about 20 mins and had a huge attack sometimes it happens sometimes it may not happen but it’s Always a risk I have to sleep propped up to avoid it happening when I wake up.
Either way I have to get this sorted and pray it doesn’t happen to me.
I heard you can get root canals done in two sessions and maybe I can have a break every ten mins in between so I’m not lying back constantly for long periods?

I feel like I look after my teeth I don’t eat sweets don’t have sugar in my drinks my partner drinks 20 coffees a day smokes roll ups and eats sweets constantly and has never even had a filling.
Feels so unfair at this point I’m in constant pain in my cheek bone now too .

Hi OP sorry to hear youre in pain .I am scared of the dentist and had Sedation a couple of times.Maybe you could see if this may help? I had it on NHS not sure how much privately .Very good ,just out for whole procedure .Wake up and a little woozy is all

I have horrific teeth, self inflicted due to eating disorders in my teens & 20s. I’ve spent thousands between nhs & private on root canals, cosmetic fillings, crowns (& extractions) but they only last so long realistically. My front teeth are fine.
last night I decided to face up to it & look for implants on finance, it’s still going to financially cripple me but it’s this or dentures in the long term.
you can have 2 root canals at the same time, in fact I don’t think I’ve ever got away with having just one at a time! Please tell the dentist how you feel & they should be helpful with setting break times in the procedure. The vertigo does make it sound a medical necessity that you’re properly supported with this & that they understand the impact it may have, if they don’t let you break up the treatment times.

Get a second opinion. The advice you receive can vary very widely. You presumably haven’t met the emergency dentist before?