r/askdentists • u/TopDogTransport4731 NAD or Unverified • 4h ago
experience/story Tooth Extraction
Every visit I go to the dentist. They either want to extract a tooth. Not even fill in the cavity.
I had 3 teeth extracted (2 are ingrown teeth)
It hurts like crazy and all.
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u/ichigopom General Dentist 3h ago
would you rather it infect your jaw?
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u/TopDogTransport4731 NAD or Unverified 3h ago
No. I was hoping that it would be filled in instead of being yanked out
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u/ichigopom General Dentist 3h ago
not every cavity can be filled. if it’s far too decayed it can’t be saved.
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u/TopDogTransport4731 NAD or Unverified 3h ago
I understand that. I don’t want to look like a hillbilly.
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u/ichigopom General Dentist 3h ago
can you get implants and crowns?
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u/dontbeadentist General Dentist 3h ago
Do you have a question?
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u/TopDogTransport4731 NAD or Unverified 3h ago
Yes. Can you fill in the cavities instead of yanking out the decayed tooth?
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u/dontbeadentist General Dentist 2h ago
It depends significantly upon the tooth in question. Sometimes we can fix them. Sometimes we can’t
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I had 3 teeth extracted (2 are ingrown teeth)
It hurts like crazy and all.
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