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1 root canal done, 1 or 2 to go...........

14 years ago

Geez I can't believe this. I already had 2 done in the past, had another on Wednesday, one scheduled in August and they tell me one of the others ones might have to be treated again. Seems the infection is there but I don't hurt yet, which is good, but how many of these things does a person get?.........Diane, nursing a sore jaw today.

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pekemom
Original Author
14 years ago
By the way I go to the dentist every 6 months and have for years, so it's not a lack of dental hygiene........
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gadgets
14 years ago
I've had a couple of those myself......they're no fun!! And I know the feeling of really practicing good dental hygiene, but still having to have a lot of work done. AND it's so expensive!! Good luck. I just keep telling myself that it's better than losing my teeth.

Shirley
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pekemom
Original Author
14 years ago
Thanks gadgets. My mother ended up with dentures at an early age, she won't go in and have them adjusted, just takes them out as often as she can. I would rather have the work done and keep my teeth.
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petaloid
14 years ago
I've only had one, and that was quite an experience. Sorry you need so many, but as you say, it's worth it if you can keep those teeth.
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joann23456
14 years ago
I'm with you and Shirley - I go to the dentist regularly have terrific oral hygiene, but my mouth is full of fillings, root canals, crowns and implants. Neither of my parents had their teeth by age 30, and I believe it's largely hereditary.

Definitely worth it to keep your teeth, though.
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jemdandy
14 years ago
When a tooth dies, a root canal can not be far behind. I've had several.

A tooth may die from several causes, one being infection. Diabetes is a factor. A trauma such as a blow to the tooth severe enough to loosen it may cause trouble several years later if that tooth dies. Its no fun, but a good root canal can be a saviour. I've got root canals that are 30 years old.

If the tooth was infected and a root canal performed, it is critical that the infection be eradiacted before the tooth receives it final, permanent plug. The ususal drill is to open the tooth, medicate it, stuff in a temporary plug, pull the plug and re-medicate it once a week for one or more sessions until the infection is gone, and then install the permanent plug.

If the permanent plug is placed before all the infection is eradiacted, the infection may continue necessitating a re-do of the entire process.
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pekemom
Original Author
14 years ago
Thanks for the information. They did this last one in one appointment of about an hour and a half. I'm not going back for any remedication though so I'm not sure what to expect. They said to take ibuprofen for the swelling and keep a check on it.
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