r/Toothfully

I’m just wondering how is the process done of a root canal and a tooth extraction especially if they’re on the same side and the same day

Hi, I’m a 28-year-old female from India, and I’ve recently consulted a dentist regarding the misalignment in my upper and lower incisors. I’ve been told that I have a crossbite, and because of the way my teeth are coming into contact, my upper front teeth are experiencing increased sensitivity. There is also slight chipping happening due to continuous friction from the lower teeth.

My dentist has recommended starting Invisalign treatment sooner rather than later, explaining that correcting the alignment early could help prevent further wear, reduce sensitivity, and improve the overall health and positioning of my teeth in the long run.

I’m currently trying to understand whether this is the right step for me and wanted to get more clarity before proceeding. The cost is 1.8L to 3L (would be decided after the orthodontist appointment)

My F31 lower molar root is dead and I had an abscess which I got antibiotics for.

As I waited for the root canal, the abscess filled up again within a couple of weeks. Got another set of antibiotics.

Went to a specialist endodontist who measured how deep one of their tools has gone in between my tooth and gums, and said that it’s very likely cracked.

They said that they’d advise to remove the tooth. They could check if it’s not cracked but it would cost a fair bit and it’s most likely cracked. Equally, they said that a root canal could help for a bit, maybe a year, but because the tooth is likely cracked all the way, it would come back.

They basically said, save your money and just get it removed.

My concern is that I’m only 31… I’ve had a double jaw surgery due to an open bite and worried that losing that tooth is gonna let that whole effort go to waste.

I could afford the treatment but obviously I’d rather the money didn’t go to waste… I have all my other teeth.

Would really appreciate your thoughts and opinions!

i feel like my crown is falling out and it’s been sliding down my gums. i have been pushing it up - which i realize now is NOT what im supposed to do - and now im very scared. is it gonna fall out? i stopped obviously, but what can i do?

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Is this normal? I was supposed to get a rct. I had several appointments and over those I almost paid the entire amount for rct. During my previous appointment he said he couldn't find my canal and said he'd extract my tooth then find the canal, do the treatment and then replant my tooth. Today when I went to the appointment he said he's gonna extract the tooth and then place a new one. I am confused. Please help me.

I got what should’ve been a pretty standard filling in November. I’ve had a few before and haven’t had any issues, and I’ve been going to that dentist for years. I got my filling done at the end of November and a few days later the tooth was extremely sensitive. Eating was painful, even air hitting the tooth was painful. I went back and they told me it was bruising, made an adjustment, and told me it should go away. The pain went away but it keeps coming and going. It’s been sore again for a few days.

Problem is, I no longer have insurance and I can’t afford to go back. Is there anything I can do at home to alleviate the soreness? It’s not nearly as bad as before, I can still eat and all that, but I think I grind my teeth sometimes in my sleep and it makes the filling very sore.

I'm going through a very stressful time and I'm currently waiting to be seen for the issue but acid reflux has had an effect on my diet and throat, irritation, phlegm, etc. I'm worried this will affect my chances for getting my implant finally placed next week. I am aware I should get my reflux checked but I do have an appointment set up for this.

I have waited ages to get my implant and I'm so stressed/worried about this having a possible effect although I can't see how but better to be safe than sorry I guess?