Dental trouble. Please help.?

Well I underwent drilling at the dentist today, yet again the second time in 4 month.





This time I am in it for big. The dentist found 4 tooth that need attention. I don't know why, I am trying to take care of my teeth. I brush twice a day, mouth wash with antiseptics twice a day after meals, floss every now and then. What more could i do?





The cavity is pretty big on the molar, and is at the side of teeth, so pretty hard to treat. Had 1/5 of it drilled off and filled with temporary stuff. Need to go back in 3 days and get permanent filling or possibly root canal treatment.





It's on temporary filling now and will stay for the next 3 days. Will I be able to brush the tooth?





Is root canal treatment really expensive? Will my private dental insurance pay for it? It's pretty good, paid 80% of my visit today. Will I feel anything during the procedure? Any pain at all? I am a big baby when it comes to dentist caused pain. And will they kill the nerve?





Tell me about your root canal pls.

Dental trouble. Please help.?
The flossing now and then, is what is hurting you.





Food particles and plaque get caught between the teeth, brushing alone will not remoce them.





The plaque is the killer.





It gets between teeth and eats away at the enamel.





Thats why your cavity is on the side of your tooth.





You need to floss atleast once everyday. ( don't we all )





Root canals usualy cost between $500 and $900, depending on which tooth.





Some teeth only have one root, some teeth have two roots and some teeth have three roots.





They have to do each root.





The further you go back in the mouth, the more roots teeth have.





Even with insurance, your probaly gonna have to pay $200 or so for your root canal.








Root canals are a way to try and save severely damaged teeth, some times they might even replace the whole top of the tooth ( the part you see ) and keep the root.





Thats when they put a crown on your teeth.





If your dentist is good, you will fill pressure, more than you fill during cavity drilling. But hopefully they will deaden the nerves first.





It will also take longer than you may be used to, so be prepared to spend an hour or so in the dentist chair.





You didn't mention if you have regular dental checkups, your supposed to have them twice a year.





That way they can clean your teeth and x-ray for cavities before they become large and cause problems.





Most insurance pays a larger percentage of dental checkups than they do for any other procedure.
Reply:root canal treatment is not painful no. first of all the tooth itself is killed since the root is cut off so no pain is felt. the treatment is more tedious i would say. the dentist will fill the hole with tiny 'sticks' and then cover that with the usual filling. i have no idea about the cost (i live in malta!) but if your insurance paid fo the treatment today, it will probably pay for the root treatment too. good luck.
Reply:Sorry about your dental experience. You can still brush your teeth with a temporary filling. Just go easy on it.





Depending on your insurance coverage, root canals can be expensive. If you want to check, just call the number on the back of your card and see how much they cover for it.





I've had only one root canal and I do remember being in some pain. The purpose of a root canal is to remove the root so yes, they will kill the nerve. They will either give you a light sedation or just laughing gas and/or a shot during the procedure, so you shouldn't feel anything during the procedure itself - just after the numbing goes away. Just ask your dentist for a script for some pain pills to get you through in case you experience pain. Dentists are pretty good at helping those of us (I'm like you - have no pain tolerance!) who are a bit fearful of dentists and procedures.





Good luck, and I'm sure you'll do just fine :)
Reply:root canals don't hurt so much cause they numb your mouth, most insurance will not pay for it, last time they told me I needed one it was 500 dollars or get my tooth pulled. That was a few years back so it may be even more now. Insurance would cover pulling the tooth but not a root canal. I had the tooth pulled, but I have had root canals in the past and they aren't so bad, you don't really feel it, sure afterwards your mouth and gums will be a litttle sore, but they are when you get your teeth pulled too. I can't tell you how you'd have any problems if you brush your teeth regularly..maybe iy's genetics and your parents teeth decayed fast as well. That's the case in my family.
Reply:Root canal is a BIG deal. I was told by a dentist I needed this, because an amalgam filling came out and my tooth was very sensitive. I went and got a second opinion, and found out I was just allergic to the amalgam filling, got a porcelain one, and haven't had a problem with that tooth since. Even though you take great care of your teeth, you may just be one of those people who have weak teeth, and they may give yo problems all your life. Yes, you will be able to brush your teeth with the temp filling, just don't over brush that tooth, don't eat anything too hard on that tooth, etc. yes, root canals are expensive, and depending on the dentist/oral surgeon, you may have to pay part up front, even if insurance will cover it. I have not had one, but I have been told it is expensive, and can be very painful, especially if you get dry socket afterwards. Good luck.
Reply:Yes root canals are expensive. Depends on your dental insurance on whether they'll pay. I've had many. Make sure you floss every time you brush, it makes a big difference. Do you smoke? I smoke and because of that, no matter how good I take care of my teeth the always go bad. Never eat anything before bed without brushing your teeth after. The root canal should relieve any pain you've had. The point on taking care of your teeth is your health as well. I've gotten very sick from an abscess and not taking care of it. You can get earaches from bad teeth depending on where the tooth is decayed. I could go on. Good luck.