Thank you Bryanna,

What do you think about seeking a second opinion from another dentist? I've been seeing my dentist for about 13 years now.

The tooth (#18) has a root canal and is not really bothersome aside from some sensitivity from the gum.

I'm trying not to go through the awful sensation of an extraction again.

To further complicate things, I've Colitis. Taking a 7-10 day course of antibiotics may wreck havoc on me.

Thanks again.