Rct

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hey guys,

I had RCT in April on #9 and I just got back from my half year checkup with my endodontist. I had some questions that I didn't really feel like asking him, but I was wondering if my hopefully future colleagues and peers could help me out.

He took and x-ray of the tooth, touched it and its neighbors with endo ice (i wasn't sure if i could feel anything on number 10), and told me that the infection had spread to number 10 and that I needed another root canal soon. Maybe it was the way he told me I needed RCT or that my tooth doesn't feel the pain like #9, but I'm a bit skeptical now. Without looking at my information could you guys broaden my view on a couple things.

1) If #10 really is infected and dying, would it be the wrong move to wait until I feel pain like I had for #9? (RCT is expensive and even though I have insurance, I would prefer to save the money until the moment I need to part w/ it)

2) Maybe it's just the way he told me I needed a root canal, but is it possible that their isn't a significant problem and he's just looking for another customer?

3) Is their an alternative, that isn't a second opinion, to check if my tooth is in trouble?

 

[lotexigeus]

in my limited expertise (pretty much none), no pain does not necessarily mean that the tooth is good. It could mean that you have necrotic pulp, or dead pulp. No nerve = no sensation of pain. I would trust your dentist. You should actually feel a sharp pain that goes away when the stimulus is removed. Lingering pain = bad, no pain = really bad.

oh and ibtl

 

[tinman831]

Sorry but you're not supposed to seek medical advice here on SDN. If you are doubting your endodontistls opinion, feel free to seek a second opinion at another dental office. Closing thread.