Re: Cracked root: how long can I go without extraction?



Forgot to add:

1) the plan is to eventually do an implant on #8 and new crowns on #7
and #9.

2) <<While in Russia, that crown+post fell off and would not fit back
into the root canal. >>

That happened very suddenly (not gradually, which I take it rules out
gum overgrowth as a possible cause?), back in January. If there was a
crack and the tooth was unstable, would not it go berserk by now?

3) When redoing a very reputable dentist's crowns solely for cosmetic
reasons, any chance I can get him pay a part of it?

4) The new crowns are going to be costing $1,500 a piece, not counting
the implant. Is it within the usual range? (Washington state).

5) When redoing work for cosmetical reasons, it would be nice to get a
clue of just how much better the new dentist can do. Is it appropriate
to ask a dentist to show some of his work? I feel I am already asking
too many questions (doh!) and he is beginning to get irritated.

Thanks again

.



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