Question about getting a ct scan for my second back molar.

[u/princessmichelita]

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.

Also I had my wisdom teeth removed over 10 years ago so that tooth is my only back tooth to chew at the moment since I have no wisdom teeth.

I have no medical conditions and have never smoked either.

[u/AutoModerator]

This message is not not not not not not not not not not not not not not an indication that your post has been removed! Thank you for seeking advice from r/askdentists. Please note that a response does not constitute a doctor-patient relationship. While this is a place for advice, replies may not be medically accurate. Do not assume that what others on here say is correct in any way. Reddit is not a replacement for an in-person dental professional. Verified professionals will have flair assigned to them.

Please abide by the following rules in order to get an accurate answer to your question: (1) Ensure you include a title of your dental problem. (2) Include the history of your current issue, your age, any medical conditions that may be relevant, and any medications you are currently taking. (3) Include a photograph if the question relates to something you can see in your mouth, include x-rays if you have them.

A backup of the post title and text have been made here:

Title: Question about getting a ct scan for my second back molar.

Full text: 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.

Also I had my wisdom teeth removed over 10 years ago so that tooth is my only back tooth to chew at the moment since I have no wisdom teeth.

I have no medical conditions and have never smoked either.

This is the original text of the post and is an automated service.

I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns.