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Root canal
Added: June 04, 2007 - 6:28 PM
By: Patient Email Withheld, Ft. Lauderdale, FL |
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Root Canal
Teeth: 2
Last Full Mouth X-Ray: 06
Last Cleaning: May 07
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I had a root canal about a year ago on the uppper right last molar( next to wisdom, which was previously extrtacted). Subsequently it was sensitive to heat, not cold. I went back several times. He cleaned it again. Then he recommended an Apicoectomy Based upon my research of this procedure, I was hestitant to proceed. He wanted another $800 to do this in addition to the root canal payment. While the cost was an impediment, he also indicated that the procedure only had a 50% chance of success. I was also concerned about possible injjury to the sinus.
I went back to see him last week. He said that he could not see any infection and perhaps the sensation was caused by a sinus problem. He said the root canal looked fine.
I am sitll having pain when drinking hot liquids. It is also sensitive when I touch the outside of the cap. The cap was put on prior to the root canal. It was restored with pulp and a post.
At his point, I can live with the problem, but am wondering if anyone has a suggestion.
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