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Dentures?

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  • 10-09-2019 5:34pm
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    BuboBubo
    Registered Users Posts: 927 ✭✭✭


    I have a toothache in an incisor tooth (bottom). Dentist appointment is Friday afternoon. The dentist never sees me unless I have a toothache, it's been about 10 years since my last visit :)

    I reckon they'll have to either do a root canal (expensive and doesn't always work) or pull it out. I'm veering towards the extraction option tbh.

    I've a molar missing on the bottom too, got that pulled a decade ago. The question I have is are dentures better than they used to be years ago, or are they still hopelessly uncomfortable? I have to consider all my options as I might have a nice hole in my front teeth. I've looked at the screw in types, but doubt my bone density would be adequate, and it's crazy expensive.

    I would need 2 teeth 1 incisor and 1 molar. Thanks for reading.


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    #2
    Fishorsealant
    Registered Users Posts: 258 ✭✭Fishorsealant


    Root canal treatment is very successful and you would be much better off saving the tooth if you can.


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    btkm8unsl0w5r4
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    A denture is never an ideal option. Try save your teeth if you can, even if it mean sacrificing other things.


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    BuboBubo
    Registered Users Posts: 927 ✭✭✭BuboBubo


    Suppose I'll have to dust off the old "Avant Card"
    Thanks for the advice, I'll see what happens on Friday.


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    BuboBubo
    Registered Users Posts: 927 ✭✭✭BuboBubo


    Update - got prescribed antibiotics and I'm booked in for a root canal in two weeks time.

    The dentist agreed with the opinions expressed on here, and she said it should be very successful.

    Thanks everyone for your advice.


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