Hi Bryanna
Finally got an appointment to see the oral-surgeon (I'm in the UK). They did an Orthopantomogram and the senior specialist had a look at it. I can't post here - I asked for a CD but they wouldn't give me one (that's the NHS for you!)
He found an unerupted wisdom tooth with a hole in it! This tooth is 2 along from the one I feel is where the pain comes from, although the surgeon said it could well be referred pain. But I may have 2 problems.
He first advises extraction of the wisdom tooth, let it settle and then see what happens. I will also still have the MRI (due next week).
My question is - have you ever heard of an unerupted wisdom tooth having a hole/infection in it - how does that happen if it hasn't come through?!!!
Thanks again
Lynne
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Originally Posted by Bryanna
Hi Lynney,
Cracked teeth can be a chronic problem depending on where and how big the crack is. Sometimes a crown will fix the problem but if the crack is in the root structure, a crown will have no effect on it. Root canaling a cracked tooth does not solve the problem it just exacerbates it. Total waste of money.
If you are having chronic sinus issues... it could be related to this tooth. The fact that the tooth bothers you more when you lay down can be indicative of sinus involvement. What did the dental xray of this area show? Can you post it here?
Bryanna
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