O/T Re: sorry I just reread your post

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its a tough call. I believe what most dentists say that you should

try to save the tooth. If it was me I would probably try it just to

hopefully avoid losing a tooth if you have to go to plan B (ie root

canal which means extraction)

It sounds like the dentist is willing to try something (the zinc and

clove oil) to make it work but it sounds like its a crap shoot as to

whether this will work or not. Sorry I can't add more

> > >

> > > I all my amalgams replaced 16 months ago. I have one tooth that

> has

> > > been very sensitive to hot/cold. However, lately the pain is

> > > horrible. It flares up off and on, when aggravated by something

> > > hot/cold or biting into a hard food.

> > >

> > > Anyway, I went to the dentist (which I fear) because I can't

> stand

> > > it anymore. They x-rayed it and of course wanted to do a $1000

> root

> > > canal becaue the filling is very deep right to the nerve and

> > > probably what the problem is. I refused it and asked them to

> pull

> > > it. They suggested removing the filling to get a better idea of

> the

> > > condition of the tooth and then placing a medicated filling. If

> the

> > > medicated filling helps the tooth heal up, they would place a

> > > permanent filling. If not, then I would have to have it

pulled.

> > The

> > > dentist wants to try to save the tooth because this is the only

> > side

> > > I have left to chew on.

> > >

> > > It is their opinion that the problem is the filling is too deep

> and

> > > my bite is probably off, aggravating the tooth.

> > >

> > > Is this worth my time and money?? Or should I just have it

> pulled.

> > > What are the chances this can save a tooth, or heal up the pulp

> > like

> > > I am reading. Has anyone had this done? Please email me if you

> can,

> > > I really need some guidance on what to do. Thanks in advance

> > >

> >

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