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Originally Posted by Bryanna
Hi NJ,
I feel bad telling you this because you have so many rc teeth. But the fact is that there is no question that the rc tooth is harboring infectious bacteria. Unfortunately, all rc teeth harbor this because the dentin tubules cannot be cleaned out during the rc procedure. Therefore they contain necrotic nerve tissue which becomes inflamed and bacteria sets in. Not all rc teeth show symptoms of an infection at the onset.... but more often after the bacteria has moved beyond the tooth. Which is what many posters on this forum talk about.
It is important to have a dental 3D scan done not just a routine cat scan.
ENT drs are usually familiar with the correlation between rc teeth and the sinus. Just be sure it is the proper CT scan going to be done.
Please keep in touch and let us know how things are going or if you have more questions.
Bryanna
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Hi,
Thanks for getting back to me - it's a comfort knowing you are so familiar with this issue. As I sit here, the pain seems to be getting worse - more burning & throbbing along the upper jawline & there seems to be some swelling of the left cheek. I have an appt for a ct scan for Aug. 18th but am trying to move that date up. I could get a cone ct scan done sooner. I'm confused about which is better. My ENT doctor is saying the ct scan done at hospital is better???
Anyway, just talked to his secretary - going in at 3:30 today to see him (as he said to call if the pain gets worse). I'm concerned about the swelling too. Maybe he'll give me some pain meds or something for inflammation??
I realize it's not going to help to play the "blame game" for my dental health but think it's important to understand how I got to this point. My 1st dentist, (whom I started to see in my 20's) did not take a panorex & apparently doesn't even have a panorex machine now. Have no idea why he never saw the wisdom tooth with x-rays. Started seeing 2nd dentist in 2003 - he did a panorex in 2009 which showed the wisdom tooth. Did I mention it is completely impacted, positioned sideways over my back left molar growing towards my nose. Wish I could post a copy of the panorex but can't figure it out. My ENT suggested that removing it now could open up a whole new set of issues so best to wait & see.
So I'm thinking forward about how to deal with this - will I have the eyetooth pulled, the bone cleaned out of infection & then an implant done? Guess it depends on how many teeth have been affected?
My next goal is obviously to find a new dentist! Any suggestions as how to find a dentist that understands about root canal issue? Will ask my ENT for a referral to an oral surgeon.
Sorry if I appear to be rambling but the pain & anxiety of all this is obviously overwhelming me at the moment. Again, thank you Bryanna - this is so wonderful that you are able to generously give your time.
NJ