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Can you explain this to me? I am sure I am not the only one who is in the dark about this. I don't remember any of my dentists saying there was any sort of time limit on root canals. Are you saying they need to be redone after a certain point? I have a couple front teeth with root canals and they are holding up part of my bridge.
Your original teeth were made by God Himself and they didn't last your entire life. So anything a human dentist puts in will also fall short of that. There is no way to predict someone's unique biology and know how long things will last. You can maximize the longevity by taking care of the work, brushing, and getting regular dental cleanings and exams to catch things early.
OK, thanks for the info. But what I guess I am asking is, what happens to a root canal over time- do you mean you must do another root canal, or is it that at some point the tooth just has to come out. That is what I am trying to determine.
OK, thanks for the info. But what I guess I am asking is, what happens to a root canal over time- do you mean you must do another root canal, or is it that at some point the tooth just has to come out. That is what I am trying to determine.
Sometimes re-doing the root canal is possible but it depends on multiple factors such as the condition of the crown portion of the tooth. You can always get an opinion from an endodontist (root canal specialist).
In the fall of 2010 I had all my teeth pulled ( many required cutting and stitching as they were broken off ) and top of the line full dentures put in.
Oh David im so sorry buddy.. I hope you can still taste everything as good as before.......
OK, thanks for the info. But what I guess I am asking is, what happens to a root canal over time- do you mean you must do another root canal, or is it that at some point the tooth just has to come out. That is what I am trying to determine.
Many root canals last decades. Some do not for a variety of reasons. Sometimes, but not always, retreat is feasible and will work. Sometimes they have to cut off a root of the tooth (called an apioectomy).
My taste buds are in my tongue and I still have that
A friend of mine has dentures and he tells me it has affected his sense of taste. The way he tells it, when he eats he rolls his food in his mouth naturally and thus giving him more taste. With his denture he can't do that as much now has less taste when he eats.
If you were close to the border I would suggest going to Mexico to have the work done for 1/10th the price. They do very good work as well. Nothing to worry about as far as infections or dirty needles. Their standards are high as long as you go to a reputable dentist. I had 10 crowns put in last year as my teeth were very worn and I paid $150 a crown. Do the math. It's a bargain and I'm very happy with the results. The dentist I go to uses a US based lab to make the crowns and they come with a 1 yr guarantee.
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I have a couple of 10 year old root canals with crowns doing fine, but also have 3 implants, 1 was this exact situation. For an implant, which is what this sounds like, $4,000 is the usual cost. There is a place that advertises $1,995 but having driven by the place and seeing their commercials, I'll gladly pay what the insurance doesn't cover and get it done by my own dentist. Fortunately, both my wife and I have dental through our employers so I get twice the coverage maximum. During the processes I did spend as much as 4 months with a gap toward the back, and it's not a big deal, other than tending to catch peas.
A friend of mine has dentures and he tells me it has affected his sense of taste. The way he tells it, when he eats he rolls his food in his mouth naturally and thus giving him more taste. With his denture he can't do that as much now has less taste when he eats.
However, since I got dentures it seems I have lost my sense of thirst.
That can be dangerous on a hot summer day while mowing lawn with my push mower.
I go bareback and am soaking wet from sweating, yet I force myself to drink some water even though I never am thirsty anymore.
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