OT Follow-up Re: OT what would you do, regarding teeth

thanks so much to everyone that posted their thoughts on this subject.
Just to follow up, if you were wondering...I had oral surgery the Wednesday
before last & had those darn teeth removed. The Oral Surgeon that did the
work said that it was totally obvious that neither tooth can be saved. (he
did a all around x-ray). I may get an implant within 6 months, but right now
it is just not in our budget. He said that would be totally fine. He said
only one would be necessary as the other tooth is hardly used anyway.

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"Terbear" <kenandteri@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>I don't post a lot of OT stuff, but I would really like some opinions on
>this subject.
> I have two molars next to each other that have been in constant pain, I
> went through a jar of Advil in a week. Ok, they aren't in pain right now,
> but they were in constant pain. So much so, I resorted to go to the
> dentist. They took x-rays & said I needed to see a root canal specialist.
> (one of the molars is a crown & did already have a root canal). Anyways,
> the specialist said he wasn't sure if he can save both teeth or not, and
> suggested I see a gum specialist. The gum specialist took an x-rays &
> couldn't be sure if both teeth could be saved, and recommended I get
> exploratory surgery. Which needs pr-auth, and can take up to 6 weeks to
> get.
> My mother, who's advise I value, because she has been through it all
> before (lots of teeth experience), says, just get the teeth out, and get a
> bridge....which all 3 Dr's say is a route we can go (and more then likely
> will be the final outcome, if not now, down the line in the future). There
> is a lot of decay between both teeth, and it is possible they may only be
> able to save one tooth & do a root canal.
> I don't care for any dental work, but I know something needs to be done,
> but I don't want to keep getting more work done.
> Has anyone had this experience?
> Teri
>
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