Hi willyhacanal,

Thank you for the support and kind words. I really appreciate it.

Many dentists, including dental specialists, intentionally give the impression that they are taking the "conservative" approach when they recommend endodontic treatment and/or surgical procedures like apicos and root amps. Let me explain what that really means in layman's terms. It means to "procrastinate" on the inevitable extraction of the tooth. This results in financial gain for the dentists ..... financial loss and systemic health risks for the patient.

Regarding the Coumadin.... I assume you have some type of heart disease, and/or blood clotting disorder? Those health conditions put you in a high risk category for systemic complications with regards to any chronic infection.
Therefore, retaining this infected tooth is a greater risk to you than removing it. Surgeons routinely remove teeth on patients on blood thinners... they know the risks associated with the surgery and take the necessary measures to limit any complications. I get the sense that you are giving these dentists the impression that you are not ready to let go of this tooth. Could that be correct?

The percentages that they are giving you are a bit misleading regarding the impression that they are leaving on you. In other words.... the 70% effective statement about the apico is not really a positive outcome. It is simply another way of saying.... the tooth will remain infected and inevitably need to be removed. He should add to that statement the systemic consequences that can occur in retaining this tooth. As you have learned here and on dr Mercola's site, it is irrelevant if 30% or 90% of the tooth is infected...... the bacteria that resides inside of the tooth is shared by the tooth in its entirety.

I'm sure you will make the best decision for yourself after you have gathered all of the information. Keep us posted on how you're doing.

Bryanna