Dr. Hall,
I had a checkup and was told that my back top left molar was half missing and would need to be capped. When I went back a week later to have my cavity filled in another tooth I was told that it would have to be removed. Well now I have a low pain that seems to radiate to my bottom teeth same side but when I drink something cold the pain goes away.
So with that said would i need to get it capped or is it too late and do I need to get it removed completly?
– Jeremy from Rhode Island
Jeremy,
Sounds like your tooth needs a root canal treatment. When cold makes the pain go away, that’s a dead giveaway that the tooth is dying inside and needs a root canal.
If you want a tooth extraction, then that’s your choice. I believe in saving your teeth when you can. But your dentist should give you the option of saving it, and explain the pros and cons of doing that versus having it taken out. One of the problems in taking out one tooth is that it affects other teeth. For example, there’s a good chance that taking out your upper 2nd molar will cause you to eventually lose your lower second molar on that same side.
Dr. Hall
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About David A. Hall
Dr. David A. Hall was one of the first 40 accredited cosmetic dentists in the world. He practiced cosmetic dentistry in Iowa, and in 1990 earned his accreditation with the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. He is now president of Infinity Dental Web, a company in Mesa, Arizona that does advanced internet marketing for dentists.
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