Re: Tooth Extraction (Bridge or Implant)


"Healthy Stealthy" <healthystealthy@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Hi everybody,
>
> First time poster here. This coming week I have to have one of my
> upper back teeth extracted. They said it can't be saved. They tried a
> root canal, but only finished half of it.
>
> I am kind of worried on what I have to go through. I have not had a
> tooth extracted since my 4 wisdom teeth were taken out as a teenager.
> They told me this procedure will be a lot easier. I certainly hope so.
>
> I'm praying the novocaine makes me nice and numb. I read on the
> internet that I will only feel pressure.
>
> I have to decide weather I should get a bridge or a tooth implant put
> in. Can anyone give me the pros and cons for each? Since a tooth
> implant will save the surrounding teeth, this sounds like the better
> option. But don't they drill the tooth into your bone? Plus, with a
> bridge I won't be able to floss.
>
> How can I save the rest of my teeth from coming out? After this
> nightmare started, I make sure I floss several times a day as well as
> brush. Is there anything else I can do? I am middle aged.
>
> Peace.

To answer a small part of your query. I just had a tooth extracted that my
partial connected to. The dentist offered implants and said that the
implant on the bottom was much sturdier and had a better chance of success.
(4 teeth = $12,000).


After this procedure I took 7 days of Clindamycin and developed an all-over
body rash from it. I'm into my fourth day of it. I went to ER and they
said nothing can be done except Benadryl. I'm wondering how long this
will last.

Good luck with making the correct decision for yourself. I can see that you
are concerned.
Dee





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