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Originally Posted by Alex123
I had posted a few weeks ago with questions about a root canal and pain that I was experiencing after having it. I had a bite adjustment and antibiotics and the tooth still was hurting (tooth is still sore when tapped on and aches). So I was sent to an Oral Surgeon who thinks I have a fracture in the tooth (in the root). They want me to have it extracted and get an implant. I am very nervous because this is my front tooth and the fracture doesn't show in the x-ray. There is a infection showing on the x-ray, so I have to stay on antibiotics until the tooth is pulled.
So my first question is has anyone had an experience with a fracture in the root of their tooth or dental implant in their front tooth?
Also, the past couple of days the other front tooth (the one right next to the root canaled tooth) has started to ache. Can you feel pain in other teeth if one of your teeth has an infection and/or has a fracture in the root?
Has anyone ever wore a flipper before while waiting to get your dental implant? Are they really uncomfortable?
Thanks in advance. Just trying to make the best decision for me. I know once you pull a tooth you can't get it back.  |
Alex,
Crazy but i am going through almost the exact same situation and I stumbled upon your post while I was searching for info! I'm 27 and I had a root canal 5 yrs ago.. I recently found out the root of my front tooth (number 9 i think) is fractured and it has to be extracted! I am losing my mind over this, and seriously have thoughts of just avoiding it and seeing what happens.
I recently had to get a flipper made and it is currently sitting at my dentist's office because I am too afraid to go and pick it up. I am scheduled to have the extraction next monday. I also will have to have a bone graft, which I am pretty sure delays this process even more. Do you mind answering a few questions for me?
-How are you doing with the flipper? Does it look different or no one can tell?
-Do you have a lisp when you speak? I am so nervous for this especially because I am a teacher.
-Do you have to take it out when you eat? I really don't think I will be able to do this.
-Were you really freaked out to see yourself without a front tooth?
-Does it hurt?
-Can you still make out with people? haha sounds ridiculous, but i wonder this.
Ok i have about a million more questions but I'll start with those haha. I am going to my dentist tomorrow and i do plan to ask some, but I always feel like they think it's no big deal when personally I feel devastated! I also seem to take much longer to heal than they say when it comes to these types of procedures.
Any help you (or anyone) could give me would be so great. Thank you in advance!!