Root canal vs extraction (UK only)?
Question:
What's the best option and how much is it going to cost on NHS roughly?
Have heard some horror stories about root canal so we are favouring the extraction option at the moment!
Answers:
i am really sorry to tell you this but the root canal is the better option. The longer ytou keep your own teeth the better. Pschologically it is about 20 times better just to keep you teeth even if the are not functional. Any dentist will tell you the same. So please keep it/them
I have had root canal treatment and it's fine. It doesn't hurt at all and you still keep the tooth unless it was very bad of course, then it would have to be removed.
I would go for the root canal treatment...Not sure how much it costs though, i carn't remember...
I can tell you that a root canal costs much less than an extraction. However, it's easier to install a crown and maintain the current condition of your teeth. My Dad and one brother have had a number of root canals. Not very pleasant, but the result was good. My other brother chose extraction. He's going to have some trouble eating some foods if another molar goes, but otherwise, it hasn't been a problem yet.
i had a tooth out last month under a general anaesthetic and it needed 2 stitches. it hurt for a week afterwards, then i got an infection in the socket. it is still aching now and im going back to have it checked out. i have never had root canal work but i wish i hadnt had an extraction. although it didnt cost anything because it was done in hospital
I had root canal treatment. it doesn't hurt at all. I had it done to two teeth. In fact I almost fell asleep while having it done. No problem at all. Keep his tooth and have root canal treatment.
I had root canal last week,go for it no problem
You may ignore this as I am not in the UK and cannot tell you what your price will be. I only know that they are very expensive in the States even with health insurance!!
though, I would think contacting the NHS directly for a price quote would be in your best interest. Getting the information from the "horse's mouth" is always best in my book!
I would like to express my opinion in favour of the root canal. I have had two! They are not horrible. Make sure they send your husband to and endodonitist. This person specializes in root canals. My last one was done in 25 minutes. They numb you up, drill away the root , then send you back to your dentist for a crown in about two weeks. It was really no biggie!
The plus for this is that you will still have a tooth in that spot and your other teeth will not shift as the could if you have it pulled. Having your teeth shift can cause other probelms...not just cosmetic, but bite issues as well.
This can effect chewing/eating.
My opinion for what it's worth
Good Luck!!
You are asking a question that cannot be fairly answered on the net. Why? There are just too many variables that have not been mentioned.
1. As a rule of thumb, one should save body parts rather than remove them. Would you cut off a finger or an ear because it was infected or would you treat the infection? Depending upon your education level and personal value system, some people consider teeth expendable and some consider them important. Some years ago I read a Mayo clinic study that seemed to show that people who had teeth for chewing were living 5 to 10 years longer than those that did not. Sorry I do not have that reference.
2. You have to ask yourself, what is the condition of your remaining teeth? If one has 7 or 8 abscessed teeth, a person sometimes has to pick and choose which ones to save if a person has limitations of funds and time.
3. You have to ask yourself what is the condition of the bone surrounding your teeth? Are the teeth bleeding around the gums each time you eat or brush? Are they loose in the jaw or tight? If a particular tooth or group of teeth have poor bone support, then a root canal treatment becomes a choice that would not necessarily be in favor.
4. What is your general health condition? Teeth do not exist in isolation of the person. For example, if one is undergoing cancer treatments, sometimes the recommended protocol is to remove any abscessed teeth before cancer treatment. This is usually decided by a team of highly trained doctors and not over the net.
5. Are you taking any medications? You have to have all your medications, if any , evaluated. For example, many patients are now taking medication for osteoporosis. One example is Fosamax.
There are others. They do their job quite well but they have sometimes SEVERE complications in a small percentage of patients if a person has an extraction.
http://www.fosamax-lawyer.com/
6. Last but not least, what is your desire to maintain your teeth with regular check ups and cleanings after the root canal treatment? Most root canal treated teeth need a core filling and a crown to maintain them. Not just a root canal.
It is just like getting a new car. Are you going to check the oil each stop at the gas station? Are you going to change the oil every 3 thousand miles or so when it is needed? Or do you wait until the engine siezes up and say Opps.
Doing a root canal treatment alone is not enough. More treatment and regular care is needed. If that is not what you want to do then take that into consideration.
i dont trust dentists for reasons im not going into,but if you go on nhs direct and the info you require is there if you havin it on nhs u just have to look for it
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