Endodontist recommendation in south Dublin

T K · 13-01-2013 4:30am #1

Hi all,

I had a root canal done on a molar tooth about six months ago. Unfortunately one of the roots was a bit curved and a piece of file about 5-7 mm long broke off inside it. My dentist wasn't able to remove it, so just filled the tooth with the file left in. Before Christmas I noticed an abscess on the gum near the tooth, and slight pain when pressure is applied to the tooth in question and the tooth adjacent to it.

I've been back to the dentist, who says that I need retreatment of the root canal, that it's going to be very difficult, and that I should go to an endodontist. They're not familiar with any in south Dublin (they're based in another part of the country), so if I could get a recommendation I'd really appreciate it - preferably someone who uses sedation!

Thanks for your help.

helimachoptor · 13-01-2013 5:43pm

will PM you Op

T K · 14-01-2013 4:05pm

Thanks for the recommendations - I've made an appointment, and I'm looking forward to getting it sorted out!

Just curious, would it be normal for a dentist to make some sort of contribution to the endodontist's fee in a case like this? I asked about it (politely!) and just got a flat no, which I'm not delighted with. The dentist had told me originally that they'd sort me out if any issues arose. Vague wording, I know.

btkm8unsl0w5r4 · 14-01-2013 4:49pm

They are under no obligation to help you with fees, however some refund of the money you paid them would be a nice gesture, after all the treatment they did was a failure. Its going to depend on practice policy.

res ipsa · 17-01-2013 7:22am

Or ask for a discount on the crown you will need after the root canal.
If you want to go back to that dentist, that is.

Zardoz · 17-01-2013 4:07pm

Would the OP be better off with an implant and crown ?

There isnt that much difference in price between an implant and a root canal on a molar performed by an endodontist .

At least with an implant you have some guarantee of a long term solution ,a root canal could fail in a few years and then you are back to square one.
The odds of an implant failing are fairly slim and the implant could always be used as part of a fixture for a bridge if further teeth are lost .

res ipsa · 17-01-2013 5:02pm

Zardoz wrote: »

Would the OP be better off with an implant and crown ?

There isnt that much difference in price between an implant and a root canal on a molar performed by an endodontist .

At least with an implant you have some guarantee of a long term solution ,a root canal could fail in a few years and then you are back to square one.
The odds of an implant failing are fairly slim and the implant could always be used as part of a fixture for a bridge if further teeth are lost .

Is a prosthetic limb better than surgery on your own limb?

btkm8unsl0w5r4 · 17-01-2013 8:16pm

If the tooth is salvageable and restorable with a good long term prospect then save it.

T K · 18-01-2013 1:27pm

Hey guys,

I don't think I'm allowed to name names here but everyone I heard from recommended the same guy, who I went to see this week. Turns out the abscess was on the adjacent tooth (which I would have thought my dentist would notice...) so that's the one I had a root canal on for now, though the tooth with the file in it will still need to be redone at some point.

It went very well and was a much better experience than my previous root canal. Even after the anaesthetic wore off there was no pain at all and almost no tenderness. I was able to eat within a few hours. Last time, I was in pain and unable to eat solids for over a week.

It was much more expensive than my dentist, obviously, but definitely worth the extra money. Thanks for the recommendation!

res ipsa · 18-01-2013 9:16pm

T K wrote: »

Hey guys,

I don't think I'm allowed to name names here but everyone I heard from recommended the same guy, who I went to see this week. Turns out the abscess was on the adjacent tooth (which I would have thought my dentist would notice...) so that's the one I had a root canal on for now, though the tooth with the file in it will still need to be redone at some point.

It went very well and was a much better experience than my previous root canal. Even after the anaesthetic wore off there was no pain at all and almost no tenderness. I was able to eat within a few hours. Last time, I was in pain and unable to eat solids for over a week.

It was much more expensive than my dentist, obviously, but definitely worth the extra money. Thanks for the recommendation!

Endodontists rock.
They are the bomb.

Cbj1 · 03-04-2013 3:00pm

Hi can u pm the name of the guy you used need some work done thanks

MAJJ · 04-04-2013 9:26pm

Cbj1 wrote: »

Hi can u pm the name of the guy you used need some work done thanks

Could you also send to me please

T K · 10-04-2013 4:17pm

Name sent to both of you - it's a pity I can't name him on the thread, I seem to get PMs about this every week or so!

oconnjms · 11-08-2013 11:09pm

Can you PM me name of endodondist please?

hwynne · 07-09-2013 9:44pm

Hi there, would you be able to PM the name as well?

swpb · 19-03-2014 7:18pm

Hi there, would you be able to PM the name as well?

res ipsa · 20-03-2014 11:04am

swpb wrote: »

Hi there, would you be able to PM the name as well?

Theyve all left.

helimachoptor · 20-03-2014 1:09pm

swpb wrote: »

Hi there, would you be able to PM the name as well?

i'll send you a PM

18-04-2014 7:06pm

Sorry to dig up this but could someone PM me the name of this dentist?

aisling6152 · 08-05-2014 2:02pm

KeepTheFaith wrote: »

Sorry to dig up this but could someone PM me the name of this dentist?

Hey,

Would you mind PMing me the name of the endodontist too please? Thanks! :-)

08-05-2014 5:28pm

aisling6152 wrote: »

Hey,

Would you mind PMing me the name of the endodontist too please? Thanks! :-)

Nobody replied to me...

btkm8unsl0w5r4 · 08-05-2014 6:33pm

Try pm,ming helimachopter

helimachoptor · 09-05-2014 4:52pm

Who ever wants a recommendation pm me

helenduane · 13-09-2014 8:02am

helimachoptor wrote: »

will PM you Op

Hi there. Can u pm me name of endodontist please? Many thanks

Heracles

todd david preston · 15-09-2014 8:44pm

Can I have the number too pls?

T K · 15-09-2014 11:30pm

Is it breaking the rules to say he's in Foxrock? If you Google for an endodontist in Foxrock you'll find contact details. I get a lot of PMs about this!

helimachoptor · 16-09-2014 9:57am

Yep thats the guy, it seems a good few people have used him and recommend him but if it any doubt happy to respond to PMs

focus2 · 30-01-2015 11:46am

Hi there, Can you PM me name of endodondist please?

RainyDay · 04-03-2015 9:42pm

Would anyone like to comment on the cost of root canal treatments from their endodentist?

rare talking about €600, which seems fairly competitive. Feel free to PM me if you have any feedback good or bad on these guys.

helimachoptor · 05-03-2015 2:03pm

Sorry rainy, you can't identify specific practices

heymoo · 19-05-2015 6:00pm

Hi Could somebody please pm me this guys name as i need some work done too, thank you

drizzle · 04-06-2015 12:42am

helimachoptor wrote: »

i'll send you a PM

Could I also have his details - thanks alot

Lenstroni · 25-04-2016 9:43am

Hi all, can someone please send me on his details? I'm in deep trouble with a problematic tooth. Many thanks!

helimachoptor · 25-04-2016 11:35am

unfortunately he's retired now

res ipsa · 03-05-2016 10:04am

There is a dude in Fitzgems practice who has done appropriate training in the US. PM fitgeme the moderator.

lucienpolution · 02-09-2016 9:05am

Hi guys! I have a tooth in trouble but this thread seems to give me some hope or eventual peace of mind knowing I have tried everything.

Could someone please PM the recommended endodontist?

Thanks for the help!

SM35 · 02-09-2016 6:52pm

What's the problem?

lucienpolution · 02-09-2016 7:08pm

SM35 wrote: »

What's the problem?

Same as T K .. a piece of the drill used for a root canal (2007) was stuck in my tooth. Now it actually went below the root of my tooth, it's in my gum and I have an abscess with more infection under the tooth. One doctor recommended extraction and implant which scares me so I thought I would also check with an Endodontist. I made an appointment for Monday with somebody from south Dublin. Hopefully I have the right guy.

SM35 · 02-09-2016 8:24pm

An endodontist should be able to give you a full assessment of your options. If you end up losing the tooth, implant dentistry is not major surgery - just tricky and it needs to be done well.

Bradbury · 18-09-2016 10:30pm

Please could someone PM the name of (or a pointer to) a recommended endodontist in South Dublin, as I urgently need to make an appointment?

King Cantona · 20-08-2018 11:08am

hi all,

sorry for dragging up an old thread but this seems to be the most recent on this topic.

I had a root canal on a molar tooth 4 years ago - since then, I've had mild infections ("bubbles") appearing beneath the tooth that was treated. Unfortunately over the past week, it has now turned to a abscess full of pus and blood which has spread to my cheek.

My normal dentist has prescribed antibiotics and advised I see an endodontist -but couldn't recommend one personally herself. I'm not concerned whether they are in north or south dublin as Im in the city center.

Could someone PM me a recommended endodontist details please?

uck51js9zml2yt · 23-08-2018 8:59pm

King Cantona wrote: »

hi all,

sorry for dragging up an old thread but this seems to be the most recent on this topic.

I had a root canal on a molar tooth 4 years ago - since then, I've had mild infections ("bubbles") appearing beneath the tooth that was treated. Unfortunately over the past week, it has now turned to a abscess full of pus and blood which has spread to my cheek.

My normal dentist has prescribed antibiotics and advised I see an endodontist -but couldn't recommend one personally herself. I'm not concerned whether they are in north or south dublin as Im in the city center.

Could someone PM me a recommended endodontist details please?

I pm you

Endodontist recommendation in south Dublin

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