AboutJoel S. Teig, DMD, FABOMS Expertise I am a board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon available to answer questions related to tooth extractions, implant insertion, facial recontruction, facial and oral tumor removal, TMJ dysfunction and various successful treatments, including surgery if all else fails, and occlusal discrepancy requiring orthognathic or jaw surgery.
Experience Board Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon practicing for over 20 years. Assistant Clincal Professor at State University School of Dentistry.
Organizations American Dental Association, American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
Question Hello Dr., I went to the general dentist today for a six month check up- I was told that my molar which was RCT a few years ago has bone lone and a cavity under the crown, the general dentist wants me to see an Oral Surgeon (in house) to have my tooth extracted and have a dental implant placed... I REALLY want to save my tooth IF possible, I am in no pain whatsoever and was wondering whether or not you think I should get a 2nd opinion with an endodontist since it is on my RCT tooth, a periodontist for the bone loss? Or oral surgeon for a different and hopefully tooth saving tx plan... I would really like your opinion on this matter, I know its hard to say without an xray for you to see but please try to steer me in the right direction, I mean, after all I have become attached to my tooth, I don't want to just yank it without a fight, you know?
Please advise, thanks SO much!
Christine
Answer Christine - Let me tell you something that I tell all my patients, just because I believe in a certain treatment plan, it does not mean that there are others that would produce a good outcome. Saying that, I think you should get second opinions re the root canal with the endodontist. The periodontist might be helpful also.
So go get other opinions, from another surgeon also. Your final decision will be more comfortable for you.
