Question 1

i,,ve lost 5 teeth now i have a bridge the 3 needs to be extracted cause of root decay my dentist says i have no options should i get a second opinion?

Accepted Answer

Of course: In many cases, seeking a second opinion is not only warranted, but necessary. Unless your disease is life threatening and requires emergency care, it is never a bad idea to seek a second opinion. Getting a second opinion helps you feel more confident about your diagnosis and treatment plan.

Question 2

if you had one of your incisor tooth taken out because it loss the dentin, enamel & you had nothing wrong with root. it from decay. what would happen?

Accepted Answer

How much bone?: if root is strongly supported with healthy gum and bone then save tooth with root canal post and crown  if not extract and replace with implant or bridge

Question 3

if i had crown removed, decay removed, root canal, new crown, and decay wasnt totally gone, what happens?

Accepted Answer

Future failure: If there is remaing decay under a new crown, it can continue to progress and deteriorate the remaining tooth structure.  Since a root canal has already been performed, the nerve inside the tooth is missing.  Therefore, the decay can continue to destroy the tooth, without any pain sensation or sensory feedback. Then one day, without warning, the crown can fallout, leaving an unrestorable tooth.

Question 4

can a periodontist check the margin where a crown meets a tooth root to check for decay that has caused a fistula? or, they do not do this--only pull?

Accepted Answer

Periodontist: A Periodontist is a gum/bone specialist.  The Specialist can check crown margine, but this a decision better made by your Restorative Dentist.  Fistula may be from infected root canal, infected gums, or both.  You may need root canal Rx or extraction.  Then attention must be paid to replacing any missing tooth material.  See your General Dentist to coordinate treatment.

Question 5

will it work to make a ceramic crown with material strength under 400 mpa for a second molar?  tooth #18, broken cusp, no decay, no root canal needed.

Accepted Answer

See your Dentist: The design of a crown, the forces it will have to withstand during function, and the crowns esthetics, are all questions that have to be answered after a clinical examination and possibly models/x-rays/etc. Please see your Dentist.

Question 6

is it abnormal to have the front tooth on the roots of it to chip off? (small piece chipped off and looks a bit decayed)

Accepted Answer

Of course not: If there is a chip out of the root surface, it is either from decay, grinding your teeth either during day or night, or acid erosion.  You will want to see a dentist to help you determine the proper treatment.

Question 7

can a root canalled  tooth with a crown get decayed?

Accepted Answer

Recurrent Caries: RCT on a tooth removes the tissues inside the canal(s) of the tooth, which is then filled with a thermoplastic material. It has no effect on whether a tooth can or will develop caries. A crown protects most of the tooth, generally above the gum line. However, decay can still develop past the crown margin on the tooth structure itself. Therefore, still need exams, x-rays &amp; proper tooth brush\floss!

Question 8

i'm getting a root canal next week and my tooth looks healthy and has no signs of decay, i was wondering if it will discolor after the root canal?

Accepted Answer

No: Usually will mot discolor.

Question 9

27f receded gumline tooth4&5 white calcifications on root area. concerned it will decay into dentin, should i wait till appointment on 10/11?hurt2touc

Accepted Answer

Don't wait: If it hurts, call to see if your Dentist can see you sooner.

Question 10

hi, i recently discovered that my lower widom tooth is decayed. should i remove it or go through root canal?

Accepted Answer

: Fortunately you won't have to make the call. Please discuss with a dentist in your local area.

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I,,ve lost 5 teeth now i have a bridge the 3 needs to be extracted cause of root decay my dentist says i have no options should i get a second opinion?

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If you had one of your incisor tooth taken out because it loss the dentin, enamel & you had nothing wrong with root. it from decay. what would happen?

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If i had crown removed, decay removed, root canal, new crown, and decay wasnt totally gone, what happens?

A member asked:

Can a periodontist check the margin where a crown meets a tooth root to check for decay that has caused a fistula? or, they do not do this--only pull?

A member asked:

Will it work to make a ceramic crown with material strength under 400 mpa for a second molar? tooth #18, broken cusp, no decay, no root canal needed.

A member asked:

Is it abnormal to have the front tooth on the roots of it to chip off? (small piece chipped off and looks a bit decayed)

A member asked:

Can a root canalled tooth with a crown get decayed?

A member asked:

I'm getting a root canal next week and my tooth looks healthy and has no signs of decay, i was wondering if it will discolor after the root canal?

A member asked:

27f receded gumline tooth4&5 white calcifications on root area. concerned it will decay into dentin, should i wait till appointment on 10/11?hurt2touc

A member asked:

Hi, i recently discovered that my lower widom tooth is decayed. should i remove it or go through root canal?

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