I think my appointment went really well. Armed with the question about the margin of the crown on the gums, I proceeded to tell the dentist that I didn't want to have anymore root canals. I told him that if I keep having pain, I would opt for extraction and partials on my upper molars. When I asked him where the margin of the crown would be, he said they always try to get it at the gumline, but that sometimes it will hit a little below. I didn't press any further on that.

I did tell him that I have MS and seem to get infections quicker than others, esp. sinus and tooth. He agreed that harboring infection is not good and extraction would be better for me if I don't start feeling better. I asked him about the process for the upper molar partials and he explained that in pretty good detail.

So, we have a plan, and he knows what I will be doing. They placed my other crown and it feels fine. I feel I will be taken better care of now that I've explained what I expect. I hope I can keep this other tooth, the pain seems to come and go, but I can't live on ibuprofen forever. I will give it until mid next week, then make the decision.

Thank you so much Bryanna and ginnie!