Originally Posted by Bryanna

Hi Marija,

Welcome Marija! I am in the dental field and can offer you some information here. Your English is fine

Thank you for posting the x-rays. The film clearly shows that both of these teeth are infected and that the bacteria has spread to your jawbone. This is typically seen with root canaled teeth because there is no way to sterilize a tooth and make it healthy once it has become infected or once it has been root canaled. Very often a dentist will say that the procedure was not done correctly and needs to be redone or they suggest a surgery called an apicoectomy. Which is what you had done.

Unfortunately, the fact is that how the procedure is done is irrelevant simply because the anatomy of the tooth does not allow access to the hundreds of tiny canals inside of the tooth which means these areas will always contain infected nerve tissue once the tooth has become infected or once the tooth has been root canaled.

You also have posts in both of these teeth which causes further damage to the teeth as well as additional inflammation. Posts are put in to give these fragile teeth some anchorage for the bridge. However, they often cause the teeth to fracture and are a reservoir for the collection of bacteria. It also looks like you have piece of a broken file inside #9 which is not the cause of your problems it is just another source of inflammation.

It is a shame that you have been through so much dentistry in an effort to retain these teeth. The truth is these teeth are irreversibly diseased and will never be healthy again. The longer they remain in your mouth the more widespread the bacteria and inflammation will become. Having the neurological and paresthesia symptoms clearly indicate that the bacteria and inflammation has migrated into areas that will cause you to have systemic/physical health issues related to these teeth.

Replacement options for these teeth as well as the other two are limited due to the deterioration of the bone from the long term infection. Dental implants would be very risky in this area due the infection. Your only option may be a partial denture. You would need to discuss this with your dentist and an oral surgeon.

I know this is scary and upsetting to think about but I urge you not to wait to take care of this infection.

Please keep in touch here.....
Bryanna