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still in pain after root canal..aibu to have the damn thing out!? :(

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Baddz · 27/07/2015 21:43

I have been in pain since April.
Went to dentist...3 fillings done in a 4 week period. All large old fillings, alleft side and the teeth themselves were cracked.
After the 3rd...(upper left molar) I was still in pain some weeks later...hot and cold sensitive and hurt to bite.
He took x rays...no infection.
He Gave me Steroids for inflAmMation and made me a nightsplint.
STill in pain 2 weeks later so go back.
He does A root canal.
By this point I have spent £800 :(
It was ok for a while - or at least not as bad.
It's now as bad again! How can I be hot and cold Sensitive again if I have no nerves!?
I cAnnot Afford more costly treAtment...can I ask to have it out at no charge and will.it look awful?....It's a first molar :(
Am really fed up :(

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gordonpym · 28/07/2015 23:39

OP, how old are you? Are you sure about taking the tooth out? Speak to your dentist about payment options. Once the tooth is gone, it's gone. If it was the last one, maybe, but to have a gap?
I would really think about it.
You say your dentist is nice, but is he good? What about having a second opinion? Take your x-rays to another one.

Baddz · 29/07/2015 07:35

I am nearly 43

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gordonpym · 29/07/2015 22:06

I understand the pain is driving you crazy and you'd rather have the tooth out than enduring more weeks of this.
But before taking such a drastic measure - unless you are thinking about having an implant placed at some point - I'd really do all to save the tooth.

43 is so young to have gaps. Go for a second opinion first, please.

Baddz · 30/07/2015 10:15

But what can be done? I can't afford more ££££ of treatment :(

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Baddz · 31/07/2015 11:57

Quick update...
Dentist has altered the bite, can't see what the issue is.
Going back next week to see him then I may need abx :(

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YourBusyTurtle · 21/07/2024 18:28

Baddz · 31/07/2015 11:57

Quick update...
Dentist has altered the bite, can't see what the issue is.
Going back next week to see him then I may need abx :(

Hi! What happened with this in the end? Did it settle? X

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