Re: Root canal & crown vs. extraction?

[Guest guest]

Keltie,

Thanks so much for your compassionate and understanding post. Heavy

sigh...hubby likes the healthier me but not so confident in the more

attractive me. Issues of insecurity, jealousy. Kind of thing that's

cute for a very short while then gets real old.

You and your hubby have been through so much. Reminds me that this

too shall pass. I know how difficult it is to put things off, how

frustrating it is to look at that panni every day, deal with the

rashes, etc.

You're right, we'll get there! We're tough and soon enough we'll be

smiling brightly with our flat tummies!

(((HUGS)))

-- In Graduate-OSSG , Keltie <kabachelor@1...> wrote:

>so I'm

> not living in a fairy-tale cottage here. But it is disconcerting

that

> your spouse would not want to see you at your best... and healtiest.

>

> I've put my tummy tuck off for 3 years now. It's so obvious that I

need

> a panni... but the year after my RnY, hubby had to deal with cancer

> (and he's almost a 2-year survivor. YEAH!). He's had a number of

> surgeries that have made me put my own work on the back burner.

It'll

> come... the most important things first. I can live with backaches

and

> rashes for just a little while longer. We'll get there,

>

> Keltie

>

[Guest guest]

I was in the exact same situation and same tooth - I had had a root

canal 20 yrs earlier same tooth. I opted for a new root canal and crown

because like you I have been taught that keeping ones own teeth is best.

I am now $1500 poorer, but happy with my decision. Amber

Root canal & crown vs. extraction?

My dentist gave me some food for thought for next week's follow up

appointment. Since we are currently without dental insurance, cost

unfortunately has to play a role in my decision.

Should I opt for a root canal and a crown? Or should I opt for

extracting the tooth and putting in an appliance (bridge?) I've

always been told it is best to keep your natural teeth as long as you

can, if possible. However, I know from experience as my friends and I

have gotten more " mature " ...it doesn't always happen that teeth can

be saved. The one tooth that needs extensive attention is a molar,

tooth #3. It's a big tooth with a big filling that is old. Dentist is

70% certain I'll need the root canal before she can crown it. She'll

know next week after doing an " e & e " ...excavation kinda thing.

My husband is of no help in this decision, being extremely tight with

a $ and having no sense of pride in his teeth...it pains me to admit

this to anyone...he got dentures last year (uppers) and rarely wears

them. Too much effort for him, I guess. It's a sore spot in our

already strained relationship. To me, an attractive smile is a major

plus. I don't think I'm being vain in wanting that. He does.

So, what to do? Cost-wise would I be better off getting an extraction

and opting for a good appliance in the end? Dentist tells me an

advantage to crown is that it goes a bit under the gums and gives

some support to surrounding teeth.

Help! And thanks so much to everyone who's giving feedback on this. I

really hoped this would be the year of my tummy tuck. Not the year of

the new teeth!

Regards,

LAP RNY 7/3/02

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