hello

i have a upper left molar tooth # 14 which is broken and hole in it with a cavity. Dentists told me to go to a oral surgeon to have it out. Does anybody has similiar experience, what is the likelyhood of getting a hole in the sinus while the procedure. Can somebody help me with this problem.


thanks
kim

Hi Kim,

Your tooth sounds like it is pretty sick and it may not be a good idea to put this off because the decay can actually spread through the tooth up into the root and beyond. The roots of tooth #14 could be located near the sinuses.... a dental xray will be able to answer that question. However, not all of these first molars have roots near the sinus, so maybe yours is one that isn't!

Do you have an appointment to have it removed?

Bryanna

i have a appnt, but i am not sure if i will be going in, since the oral surgeon i saw told me. It is rare but hole in sinus is possible, but has not explained me how close is my molar to the sinus and wat is my likelyhood with this complication. I means i am not feeling comfortable with it still, i think i need more assurance from the doctor. I dont know if i will be able to keep this appointment. and also i dont want him to use the shot with epinephrine, since i am a anxiety patient and that cud make your heart racing and all. i dont know,i am very miserable condition, cannot decide what i should do. Is it a good idea to consult a holistic dentists also. So i can be explained in detail, how this extraction will effect rest of my body. Somebdy please give me some advice, i feel very desperate and lonely. I am also having depression and anxiety problem
which is making all this more difficult.

thanks for any advise anyone has for me
kim

Hi kim,

Your feelings of anxiety over this are totally understandable and it is important for you to feel comfortable with your dentist. However, without question, the tooth is not healthy and it will have to come out sooner or later. The longer you wait, the more likely it is that the infection will spread from the tooth into your sinuses even if the roots of the tooth are not in the sinus. So waiting is not realy a good option since the tooth will have to be removed anyway. Better to do it before the infection makes the situation more complicated. Does that make sense to you?

If you are seeking a more holistic type dentist, then you might want to explore the IAOMT.org website for a dentist in your area. This is a huge organization whose members are made up of holistic minded physicians and dentists.

With regard to the epinephrine in the novocaine... there are other types of novocaine that do not contain epinephrine that can be used. Also something to keep in mind.... when a novocaine injection containing epinephrine is given slowly, the likelihood of getting palpitations (racing heartbeats) is very much diminished because the drug enters the bloodstream very gently and slowly so there is no jolt to the heart like there would be if it were given fast. This is something you can talk to your dentist about and he/she should abide by your concerns.

Kim, I urge you not to wait too long .... you will feel so much better once this tooth is out!

Bryanna

hello bryanna
Thanks for your reply, can tooth extraction effect your body functioning. Are you aware of any homeopathic or naturopathic remedies to be taken before or after the surgery to avoid complications. Also if i have my periods,and i am bleding more this time and more painful, feeling weak and dizzy. Is it still okay to go ahead with tooth surgery or should i wait till i get little better. Does this surgery has anything to do with immune system.
one more thing you mentioned about holistic dentists, do you think they will be more helpful to me. And they can explain in more detail how my tooth health is affecting my overall health and vice versa.



thanks much
simi

Hi simi,

A tooth extraction is oral surgery. Your body will react just like it would to having any minor surgical procedure anyplace on or body. The good thing about tooth extractions is that the initial healing happens quickly, so you are not out of commission for any length of time. The rest of the healing in which the bone fills in where the tooth was removed, can take up to one year to completely fill in. However, during that time, there is generally no discomfort. The only time a problem arises from a tooth extraction is if an infection develops in the area of the surgery. If the surgeon does a thorough job in removing the tooth and you follow the post operative instructions, then the healing usually goes well without any complications.

It is best to wait until after your period is over to have the tooth extracted. The week following your period is best. It has nothing to do with the menstrual blood loss, unless you were hemorraging. It has to do with inflammtion... your body is dealing with an increase in inflammation during your period so it is best to let that calm down before having any surgery.

If your immune system is generally healthy, then there is no need to worry about the tooth extraction affecting it negatively. In fact just the opposite will happen because right now, your immune system is dealing with the infection in the tooth.... so once the tooth and infection is gone, your immune system will be relieved of that burden.

Homepathically...... arnica montana pellets taken under the tongue 3 times a day for 2-3 days prior to and the same regimen after the surgery will help reduce inflammation.

Yes, I do think that if you could consult with a more holistic or biological minded dentist they could give you the information you are looking for. One of the best sources is the IAOMT.org website.

Bryanna

I have just had a lot of dental work done. My teeth were damaged by taking oral opiates for years.

I've had alot of infections in teeth due to cavities. I would URGE you to have this tooth taken out before an abcess developes. You have NO idea how painful those are, and that alone could cause a problem with your sinuses. Getting it taken care of NOW before any problem arises is the wisest thing to do. After all my infections cleared up, my offending teeth were taken OUT. I'm so glad I had it done!!!

I wouldn't bother with this "holistic" nonsense. I'd go straight to the oral surgeon and have it taken care of. You'll be much safer in the long run. Best of luck. God bless. Peace, Lee

Hi Leesa,

Thanks so much for your honest post! Opiates cause severe damage to the teeth and most of the time they are not restorable. So glad you are sober now........ a great big KUDOS to you!!!!!

Bryanna