Bad tooth - keep or pull?
535867
I had a similar issue.  Had a root canal on one..and the one behind it was even worse.  I ended up having the back one pulled and I am so glad I did!  It feels so much better and the dentist told me after he pulled it that even if I had had the root canal he's not sure how long the tooth would have stayed healthy.  Sometimes its better for your health to just get it out of there.
489351
How insecure is the man that wants his woman's teeth to fall out so she is stuck with him?\n\nGod, get rid of that jerk, your tooth is the least of your problems.\n\nTo answer your question, go to a clinic at a University offering dental programs.  As part of dental training the students are required to work on real patients under the supervision of a licensed dentist.
936935
If you can't buy an over the counter tooth pain reliever (ambesol or other topical to put on the tooth and gums), I would put ice on it.  It's only going to be temporary.  In the old days, people without medical care pulled the tooth - but that's not something I'd advocate if you can go to a free clinic.
898519
um, we dont really need it.  lol @ the guy above who said that we lose 35% intelligence. \nBut why do u want it removed? \nI had crowding in my teeth, and i got braces. I had to get my 4 wisdom teeth removed. But, you should get it removed one at a time. These are really permanent and deep rooted teeth. Im sure ur dentist would not remove them all at once. I had to get stiches for the removal of 2, it was that hard to get it out. \n\nIf it doesnt create trouble then dont. Do you really want to be stuck with sedative injections in ur gum and then having it being pulled with force if not required? ( and the injections really hurt, when they push the medicine in. They stick u 2-3 times). 2 of my wisdoms removed easy, in about 5 mins of pulling. The other 2 were a real pain. took 30 mins, they had the suction machine to suck the bleeding that was there (it was alot). They drilled it with a machine to split the tooth in 2 pieces as it was deep rooted. The drilling hurt alot, depite the sedative injections they gave. It really hit the core of ur nerve. They then stiched it up. \nAfterwards,  u cant really eat freely for a few days. Your mouth would obviously be swelling alot. And you would have to take anti-biotics tablets to prevent infection. (which means, u could get  and that would be worse case senario).\n\nSo if u dont have a choice, then u dont. If u do, its all a matter of if u want to go through the not very nice proceedure :)
926016
Absolutely make an appointment.  It's important to get them professionally cleaned at least once (preferably twice) a year.  Everyone gets plaque on their teeth, which can harbor bacteria...and it can only be removed with professional cleaning.  You don't want to end up with bad breath, gum disease, etc.....\nSmiles!  :)
1144094
It depends on the teeth around that one.  You may loose strength to nearby roots if you loose that tooth.  I am 30 and lost a back one on the bottom (and the dentist damaged the gum in that area).  Honestly only prob so far is every once in a while a sharp chip may get stuck back there, ouch.  Been out for like 6 years.
642786
Dental care is the one area (other than acute trauma care) that ALL naturopaths agree is NOT a do-it-yourself project.\n\nWhat about going to the emergency room?  If it's as bad as you say, they may pull the tooth for you or at least give you some antibiotics to get you by a few days while you find a way to have the tooth fixed.
686593
It really depends on your motivation and hygiene.   I would tend to take longer, be more conservative,  if I thought you didn't quite grasp the oral hygiene requirements, required by complicated dentures, both fixed and removable.  In cases where I have doubt I build more frequent hygiene appointments into the price of the treatment.   \n\nIf your hygiene was good.\nI would certainly recommend the faster plan, as life tends to get in the way of lengthy treatment plans.  However, one consideration would be the amount of time between the root canal and the crowns going over the treated teeth.  I would generally recommend minimum 1 month go by before crowning the  endodontically treated or("Root canalled")teeth.   This would be to see if an infection develops.   this year particularly I have had to pull or destroy several freshly placed crowns on patients who came to me from other offices, because the crowns were placed to quickly after a Root Canal.  You also need some time between extractions and impressions for the final denture or prosthesis that your dentist plans to make.   A temporary prosthesis can be made to wear while you are in treatment.
221282
There is always the option of having a tooth pulled if you do not want to have the root canal done.. it is your choice.  I would not recommend it because you need to save your teeth at all costs... you will regret it later in life if you do not.
38691
your dentist can decide. i only had mine on for 11 months, but my friend had hers for 3 and 1/2 yrs. it depends on how much work needs to be done.
1089154
yes, its normal, it will tighten up. the pain is bruising, and should go away in a few days. If the pain gets worse, or you think its infected, call the doctor. just don'tpoke at the hole, drink through a straw, or smoke. sucking can cause dry socket, and that is twice as painful as getting the tooth yanked!
792920
I doubt your teeth would move that much to cause them to come out of line. Your teeth are sore because they are used to being "retained" by your retainer. Depending on your orthodontist/dentist, they may replace the first one for a smaller charge, or free. If not it could cost 150-200 or  more.
550666
They can treat the infection normally without pulling the tooth. See a dentist if you have pain.
949106
I had mine removed and it was a piece of cake. They knock you out so you don't feel a thing.  If you aren't having any problems then I wouldn't worry about them.  If your dentist recommends getting them out, then I would inquire more at that time.  No need to worry now.
683439
they are actual bones held in the jaw. if they fell out, they would be just as easy to get out with a gentle tug because they are only held in by your gums and nerve tissue. that is why your teeth are so rigid and hard to move, they are in the jaw, similar to how your arm is in your shoulder but without all of the tendons and muscle tissue.
233807
See your general dentist so he or she can extract the tooth.  If it is a complex extraction then your general dentist will refer you to an oral surgeon for the extraction.\n\nIf money is the problem then contact the dental school nearest you... the do work at very reduced fees.  Or, you can contact your local health department.. many health departemnts in the U.S. now have dental clinics.
485690
I'm a dental hygienist.  It depends on how big the "chunks" are that your losing and whether or not its tooth or an old filling.  If its tooth then you probably have a lot of decay and it would be best to get it checked out before the decay gets too deep and you need a root canal and a crown.  If the decay is small, you might only have to get a filling.  Only the dentist will be able to determine that.  But I wouldn't wait for it to get worse.