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Case Summary
Gum Surgery
Teeth:
Last Full Mouth X-Ray: 2 months
Last Cleaning: 1 year
Case Description
I have an infection on myupper left gum above tooth number 10 this tooth has a crown and a root canal.
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Reply: Infection
added: June 16, 2008 - 10:25 PM
Cost Estimate: $650-1200
You likely need to see an endodontist to have the root canal evaluated to determine if it needs to be retreated. If there was a post placed into the root, these occasionally cause the root to fracture and then the tooth would need to be extracted. There are a number of excellent endodontists in Phoenix. I usually recommend going to the Phoenix Magazine website and referring to the TopDocs survey where dentists recommend who they feel are the best doctors in their field. If you know who did the original root canal, you may wish to have them look at the tooth first. Good Luck!
Reply: Infection
added: June 17, 2008 - 9:05 AM
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It sounds like you have a fractured root or failing root canal, or both. Without seeing it I can''''t tell you if it needs to be extracted or what treatment is needed. I would recommend that you call my office for an exam and difinitive treatment plan with options. I would do this at no charge to you, just talk to Patty my office manager.
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