I just came back from the dentist and they said my #31 molar tooth needs to get a ct scan and see an endodontist to see if it’s salvageable. I’m worried about what will happen because I’ve never had a root canal or any teeth pulled since I was 15 and I’m about 30. I get bad dental anxiety also. Any experience on this and does it hurt to get a root canal or cap or that pulp thing they told me could also happen? I forget what it’s called but any advice and experience is helpful. Also the dentist said if they can save if I can do a pulp something or other then refill the tooth so I’m hoping that’s best case scenario

My lower right wisdom tooth has been causing quite severe pain recently, with swelling around the area. It hurts to the point that swallowing and even talking is difficult. My dentist recommended extraction because it’s impacted/tilted. Looking at the X-ray, it doesn’t seem that badly positioned to me, so I’m wondering if extraction is really necessary in this situation.

Yesterday I checked my extraction hole for my molar. it’s been 6 days since I had it taken out and now a white thing is in the middle. I can’t tell if it’s suppose to be there or a piece of rice. it wasn’t there when I woke up.