I'm sorry to hear about your experience. It is difficult and, as I wrote, no 100% guarantee can be given--a small percentage of well done root canals fail, but it is an effective treatment.
I'm sorry to hear about your experience. It is difficult and, as I wrote, no 100% guarantee can be given--a small percentage of well done root canals fail, but it is an effective treatment.
Not having enough teeth to effectively masticate food is also a health risk. Obtaining proper nutrition from fresh fruits and vegetables that are not overcooked, requires healthy bone and teeth. Esthetics and speech must also be considered. Sometimes endodontic treatment on a tooth is necessary to preserve these important functions. Root canal therapy is more predictable than placing implants. Dentures, and partials have drawbacks too.
Yes. A well-done implant (oh boy, have I seen some nightmares!) is an outstanding choice for replacing missing teeth. But nothing beats the 32 teeth God gave us. If possible, it is ALWAYS advisable to save a tooth by doing a root canal followed by a crown for premolars and molars. You can get away without a crown on front teeth because the biting forces are not as large.
IтАЩm not a fan of implants as I have had 3 failures in 3 different areas on my mouth. I worked 35 years as a dental hygienist including a periodontistтАЩs practice. I had 3 great oral surgeons (specialists) who did everything they could to make it work. It was a no go with chronic infections over several attempts at different times receiving treatment. Much of my dental problems have occurred because of old work needing to be replaced. I have amazing bridgework now to fill the gaps. Thank goodness there are talented dentists who understand the art and engineering necessary to replace lost teeth with biocompatible beautiful materials.
Endodontics are never desirable except for zerconia ceramics, which are biologically inert. Titanium implants are second to root canals for health and dental disasters.
I'm sorry to hear about your experience. It is difficult and, as I wrote, no 100% guarantee can be given--a small percentage of well done root canals fail, but it is an effective treatment.
Not having enough teeth to effectively masticate food is also a health risk. Obtaining proper nutrition from fresh fruits and vegetables that are not overcooked, requires healthy bone and teeth. Esthetics and speech must also be considered. Sometimes endodontic treatment on a tooth is necessary to preserve these important functions. Root canal therapy is more predictable than placing implants. Dentures, and partials have drawbacks too.
Yes. A well-done implant (oh boy, have I seen some nightmares!) is an outstanding choice for replacing missing teeth. But nothing beats the 32 teeth God gave us. If possible, it is ALWAYS advisable to save a tooth by doing a root canal followed by a crown for premolars and molars. You can get away without a crown on front teeth because the biting forces are not as large.
IтАЩm not a fan of implants as I have had 3 failures in 3 different areas on my mouth. I worked 35 years as a dental hygienist including a periodontistтАЩs practice. I had 3 great oral surgeons (specialists) who did everything they could to make it work. It was a no go with chronic infections over several attempts at different times receiving treatment. Much of my dental problems have occurred because of old work needing to be replaced. I have amazing bridgework now to fill the gaps. Thank goodness there are talented dentists who understand the art and engineering necessary to replace lost teeth with biocompatible beautiful materials.
zirconia ceramics
see above responses
Endodontics are never desirable except for zerconia ceramics, which are biologically inert. Titanium implants are second to root canals for health and dental disasters.
there is a 100 percent guarantee: all root canals are infected and eventually cause health problems. Most are occult (no symptoms) initially, however.