Do I really need a root canal?

[Sam Krupp]

I was told I need 4 root canals.

I already have my wisdom teeth extracted and 4 other teeth extracted, so the teeth numbering (#1-32) is not the normal pattern. I only have 24 teeth. So as you look at these x-ray numbers, the numbering is off.

First one is the very back top right molar tooth. Tooth #2:

Next one is tooth #4.... my biscuspid top right side in mouth.......... In this picture, it is the rightmost..........

Then the other biscuspid........ top left side of mouth............. tooth #13...................

and finally bottom right side of mouth, rear most molar, tooth #31............

There you have it. I was told I need root canals on all 4 of these teeth. Root canal, post/core, and porcelain crown.


I don't doubt any dentist, just curious what any dentist here might think.

Thank you very much in advance!

 

[drmins]

Yes. You are in need of root canal treatments on all these teeth and may need a post and core restoration for the top right bicuspid.

The only different opinion i can have is about back-top-right-molar tooth,for which you can,less-likely, attempt to excavate the caries and try a pulp capping restoration.(Needs a clearer radio-graph and clinical examination to decide about it)

Keep smiling
Dr.mins