root canal, extraction or implant

keepingquiet

I'm surprised your dentist gave you the choice. They usually don't condone extractions until all over options have failed. It took me months to persuade my dentist to take a tooth out, after all options hadn't worked.

A dentist from the distant past asked me what I wanted to do when she was peering into my mouth and I could barely mumble. No explanation of the options.
She'd whipped out the tooth before I could think about it.

I've had several root fillings and generally they have all been successful. One failed after about 15 years but my dentist sent me to a specialist who said he could have a go at repairing it but it may not last that long. It lasted 10 years, which I was happy with and the gap is bridged.

Allira

keepingquiet

I'm surprised your dentist gave you the choice. They usually don't condone extractions until all over options have failed. It took me months to persuade my dentist to take a tooth out, after all options hadn't worked.

A dentist from the distant past asked me what I wanted to do when she was peering into my mouth and I could barely mumble. No explanation of the options.
She'd whipped out the tooth before I could think about it.

Things have changed! I had my first extraction when I was fifteen...!

crazyH

You are all very young or have very strong gums. I was told mine would not be able to take an implant

I was told the same in 2008 re: top left molars. I had a bone graft (think it may have been bovine) and then had 2 side by side implants. I’ve had no trouble from them.

Around the same time another dentist did a root canal filling in top right molar which is starting to cause problems.

Definitely extraction for me. Suffered with troublesome root canals and all but one now extracted eventually. I’m convinced these infections have been part of the reason for my heart issues too.. and I’m not very old!

keepingquiet

Allira

keepingquiet

I'm surprised your dentist gave you the choice. They usually don't condone extractions until all over options have failed. It took me months to persuade my dentist to take a tooth out, after all options hadn't worked.

A dentist from the distant past asked me what I wanted to do when she was peering into my mouth and I could barely mumble. No explanation of the options.
She'd whipped out the tooth before I could think about it.

Things have changed! I had my first extraction when I was fifteen...!

I was in my 50s!
However, the subject came up the other day with my present dentist who is much more conversational and amenable.

keepingquiet

Allira

keepingquiet

I'm surprised your dentist gave you the choice. They usually don't condone extractions until all over options have failed. It took me months to persuade my dentist to take a tooth out, after all options hadn't worked.

A dentist from the distant past asked me what I wanted to do when she was peering into my mouth and I could barely mumble. No explanation of the options.
She'd whipped out the tooth before I could think about it.

Things have changed! I had my first extraction when I was fifteen...!

They drilled out your teeth in those days and filled them with amalgam, even if there was only a tiny hole, just in case you had trouble later.

I've had 3 root canal treatments. Managed ok and I have the same problem as you with mouth and jaw. I agreed with the dentist that if holding my mouth open and any point was too much I could put my hand up for a little rest, only had to do it once. I've had one about 20 years and one 15 both going strong. One tooth did have to be removed after about 10. Having a tooth as others have said is quicker and cheaper but like you I have very few molars so am hanging on to the few I have like dear life. Good luck with whatever you decide.x