Hi Bryanna - i think you're right about the dentist referring to using a post. I did hear the words post and implant, but what you wrote above must be what she meant. We can't reach her until her office reopens tues or wed.

I agree 100 percent about root canals. My mother said she just wants a tooth at this point and does not want a denture -- but agrees she must consider the health of her other front teeth. I'm trying to convince her why a root canal is asking for trouble...

Question: Isn't bone loss a given when people reach their 80s? I would think the less invasive the procedure, the better.

Thanks!