My story

In October 2016 part of my filling came out of tooth #18. I went to the dentist and expected to be told that I needed a crown. The dentist told me I did not need a crown just a patch filling. He patched the tooth.

In January 2017 I went for a cleaning. I was told that tooth #18 is leaking and has extensive decay and I need a crown ASAP. I was told that possibly the decay has gone to the nerve and I may need RCT.

Confused about what I was told I sought a second opinion. This dentist told me that the decay is too extensive and I need RCT.

Is the decay too extensive to try for a crown? I really do not want a root canal and if the decay is indeed too extensive I will probably proceed with extraction and implant. Thanks for any input.

Attached Thumbnails