14-10-2014, 09:47 PM
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Yes twice, without an injection, as the tooth goes numb (in my case). Cleanliness is paramount. Make sure your mouth is spotless beforehand. The dentist will drill into the root, then proceed with reamers to clear out the soft tissue in the root. Than a plug is inserted which sanitises the tooth and root. In my case I went back after a week to have the plug removed, sniff it, and if there is no infection, he will fill it - job done. The dentists in my cases both made sure my spittle didn't invade the site.If you have the tooth extracted, then a denture?
15-10-2014, 12:28 AM
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You might find this thread interesting Stella
http://www.over50sforum.com/showthread.php?t=8461
15-10-2014, 09:03 AM
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Thanks everyone and especially Azz for that very helpful link. I've just had a phone call to say my appointment for the dentist is tomorrow morning. I am definitely opting for an extraction! My son had root canal work a couple of years ago and developed an horrendously painful abscess - this is one of the things that has put me off. Thank you all.
15-10-2014, 09:46 AM
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Yes Stella, I have had terrible experiences, and I do believe affected teeth have since been extracted!On one occasion she (at the time) was digging for such a prolonged period that I ended up with a bruise on my cheek.
'You've got a dirty smudge on your face.'
'No, it's a bruise...done at the dentists!'
Oh, how many more times!!!!!
Do not, ever, go for root canal. They're blimmin sadists. (Well, that's what it feels like.)
15-10-2014, 11:10 AM
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Don't forget, some dentists have little experience in this technique, both my dentists were and are first rate and not basic BDS.What are you teeth going to look like after extraction? Denture with one tooth? Don't forget the gum shrinks after extraction, so you may have a gap for some weeks before the tooth is replaced....
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