Hi Bryanna and all,
I am grateful that I found this forum today and learned quite a lot from every one’s post. Thank you Bryanna for sharing your knowledge and expertise here.
Here is my situation:
I started feeling some sharp pain on tooth 14# at the beginning of May 2013. The tooth was badly infected and the dentist did three root canals for #14 between May 29 and June 8, 2013. The tooth is now sealed (temporarily).
I was given two antibiotics due to pain and infection during and after the root canal (I developed a very bad sinus infection right after the last root canal treatment). I was just off the antibiotic. The sinus infection is better now (temporarily).
I went to an endodontist for second opinion and he suggested having the tooth extracted because it is not restorable anyway. I am now scheduling with an oral surgeon to remove the tooth.
My biggest concern now is that I have been given at least eight X-rays (bitewings I think) for this tooth since May 29, 2013. If I extract the tooth now, the oral surgeon will definitely ask me to take another panoramic x-ray or Cat Scan. I have autoimmune hypothyroid and other health issues. I am scared to have one more X-ray in such a short period. Should I wait a little bit longer to remove the tooth or should I do it now?
Many thanks

Grace