Cost of Dental Implants
Got the diagnosis Dec.4 that 31 has vertical crack as determined by a narrow pocket allowing an explorer to slide all the waaaayyyy down the side of the tooth making me jump out of the chair. I’d been having unexplained gingival issues and thought I had a ppocorn kernel ro other debris jammed between tooth and irritated.
But, this diagnosis was devastating to me at the moment, for I’d hoped on just having a second root canal, as there was a small halo around apex. Very sad and emotional to get bad news for tooth loss and invasive procedure to restore function to 31 void after years of restorations since single-digit ages, and am now 47. I’ve done excellent daily hygiene, no chewy foods or hard candies or crunching ice–brushing several times a day with a soft brush at the first feeling of plaque on the teeth. But, there’s no avoiding fate, genetics, time, pressure, an old root canal and crown, and microscopic, anaerobic bacteria.
With all I’ve read here, I just may have this tooth extracted, which I hate to lose believe me, as I am not willing to put myself through pain and expense (am a high school teacher with pitiful state dental insurance)of what all you are reporting. I realize I am risking tooth shifting and occusal problems, but after all, it’s way in the back, and I don’t smile that wide anyway.
On Dec. 4 I was largely convinced I would have this procedure, but now am not so gung-ho. I have contacted the Medical College of Ga for a consultation with their graduate school of dentistry for this having this advanced procedure done at a significantly reduced rate, but waiting list is five months long. So, I buy myself some time to educate and ponder.
Thank you all for your honest input, especially you dental professionals. Nice to know you read the plebians’ issues.
Thanks all for the input in helping me to make an informed decision even before I consult with my general dentist, that is, if she ever returns my call.
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