Will my regular dentist remove my root canal?

[Jason216]

My dental crown ( two years old ) fell out for the FOURTH time last night ( in a six months span ) while eating. For that reason, and a few others I'd like this remaining tooth removed and also the root canal. I can't keep going to the dentist once a months for adjustments, it's really annoying. This crown refuses to stay in my mouth.

Do I have to see a special dentist or will mine do this procedure? How much is a dental implant for the vacant space?

[meggster22]

if you remove the tooth you are removing the root canal. all a root canal is is the dr cleans out the pulp of the tooth ( the inside of the tooth) basicly killing your tooth. it kills the nerve. if the tooth is pulled than so is your root canal. I would suggest maybe going to see a different dr or asking for a different cement if possible. only an oral surgeon can put in an implant and they are very expensive and can be difficult to care for as well. please read up on care for implants before your make your decision. it requires alot of work to keep the area clean and healthy

[Jason216]

This dentist has recemented it three times, it felt great afterward, and then bam, it just rips off - I think you're right about the second opinion for sure.

[patriciat]

Jason,

You can always get a second opinion for little money and see if there is a problem with the crown not seating properly causing this problem.  When you make an appointment, just explain you are in need of having a crown re-cemented.  

Too, this dentist can check your bite to see if you're hitting on the crown exessively.   Maybe equilibration is needed.  If the crown can be recemented in, then great!  But a second opinion should not be expenssive.

You have already spent a lot of money and should be benefiting from your investment.  

Let us know what happens after the second opinion...
Pat

[Jason216]

Thanks for the help. It's a back molar. I can't afford to have another crown made. This one cost 1500 dollars. I think I will see another dentist.

[patriciat]

Jason,

I would try to get this resolved with your current dentist.  The crown stayed in placed (off and on) for two years, so that says something there.  You really need to research implants...they are not 100% guaranteed to work.  Implants can fail too.  Then should you have a tooth extracted and an implant failed...lots of money there!  Of course, it can work, but again it it not a sure shot.

Which tooth is it?  What are the other issues you state why you want this tooth removed?

The one thing you have not mentioned is...have you asked this dentist to re-make your crown?

Again, if you could list in detail what has been happening, it could maybe help more.  Thx Pat

[grannienannie]

how dose the tooth look underneath..is he still billing you for that? and I would try another dentist if he is still charging you every month? that will cost you for a dental implant...