Not sure if this forum is an international one or a UK one like doctors.net, but I mention it as options may differ across countries.
Our dentist (my wife's and mine) has recommended that she have extraction or root canal treatment as below. She has has referred her to a colleague with post graduate qualifications re Endodontics (Root Treatments).
At the moment, post treatment and a dressing has sorted pain. So for now all is well. She is aged 81 and not very well at present due to bowel problems. No diagnosis but at least malignancies have been excluded. She is therefore not sure whether to "wait and see", go for extraction or root canal treatment. I think she would struggle to tolerate the length of the procedures. I have to say that she is also influenced by my experience - toothache (UR 7 ) a few years ago. Dentist opened it up and put a temporary dressing on it. Referred me to root canal specialist but for some reason appointment did not materialise and I didn't chase it up! 2-4 years have passed and I have had no problems and temporary dressing still in place. I was lucky.
I am inclined to say wait and see, if further problems go for extraction, but my qualification is medical not dental.
I'd welcome comments.
Our dentist (my wife's and mine) has recommended that she have extraction or root canal treatment as below. She has has referred her to a colleague with post graduate qualifications re Endodontics (Root Treatments).
Date | Completed | Tooth | Surface | Scheme | Code | Provider | Description |
09/06/2025 | | LR6 | MO | RFPT | 14 | PR | Composite filling |
09/06/2025 | | | RFPT | 34 | PR | CBCT (No report) | |
09/06/2025 | | LR6 | RFPT | 5 | PR | Root filling Molar |
I am inclined to say wait and see, if further problems go for extraction, but my qualification is medical not dental.
I'd welcome comments.