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Originally Posted by PQ
BTW, since I turned out not to sue him (I wouldn't have anyway) do you think I made the right decision? The rest of my teeth, even though crowned on many, are still sensitive. But the fronts are not obviously, and I can still enjoy a cold drink or beer with no pain. I used to drink EVERYTHING through a straw.
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You know, there is something to be said for not having discomfort when you do something that should be so enjoyable as having a cold brew. (Beer through a straw?)
Was it the right decision? Only time will tell. It was a risk. There is some benefit to having nerves in your teeth. I know, none that you would probably think of, but believe me there are some. I think I would have preferred the RCT without a crown if possible since original tooth structure is always superior to anything artificial (including implants). There is not necessarily a need for a crown just because you get a root canal. It is predominantly the case because usually teeth need RCT because the tooth was decayed or fractured or there was periodontal involvement, but if it was a solid tooth you can just make a small access and git 'r done with some composite resin. If you have the skill
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Originally Posted by PQ
Oh, and my dentist will do the single root teeth but sends us to an edo guy for the double root teeth. Does that make sense?
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Absolutely. That is the norm, I would say. I'm not afraid to tackle first molars, but if you don't have the skill to do a RCT quickly then it is costing you money to have the patient in the chair for too long. It is unfortunate to say that you must balance the care you provide with the fact that you are in a business. Dental hygienists and assistants won't work for free, I'm sure of that.