I have had a pretty shocking dentist appointment today and feeling really upset. I have had a recent abcess on one of my molars (second molar, so 6th tooth along from front) and I’ve never felt pain like it (worse than 2 unmedicated labours) My dentist said that root canal would most likely fail because there would be very little tooth to attach a crown to and he has seen cases before where a patient had similar, had root canal but then had to have it extracted. He said it should be extracted and the same tooth on the opposite side is cracked beyond repair so should be taken out too. I think I have genetic issues with my teeth and after breastfeeding both my babies and with age my teeth seem to have suffered (apparently my hygiene is good)
wondering if anyone has had these teeth out? Looking in the mirror the 6th tooth
along doesn’t show but concerned I will be self concious/ it will feel really weird. I wouldn’t be able to afford implants for some time I don’t think.
Anyone experienced this?
i currently get maternity exemption as have a small baby so won’t need to pay but still so upsetting