Dentist look at my broken 29 and said that it broke almost to the gum line and 80 % likely needs a root canal, but does not know until removes adjacent filling.
Questions:
1--How does dentist tell if really need root canal?
2--If concerned about nerve being infected, should I start taking antiobotics?
3--If do not do rootcanal, how does one insure that there is no infection in the root?
4--If the new crown is installed without a rootcanal and need to go back for rootcanal afterwards, is that fairly easy, or dentist has to start all over, buid a new crown, and charge for all?

When I was a kid, I didn't mind the dentist. Now that I am older I absolutely hate going. I have no idea what has changed over the past few years, but all the sounds of the tools,etc scare me. I like my dentist alot. How do I get over it?

I am interested in pursueing a career in dental hygien
and I was wondering if you are a dental hygientist, how do you like? What are the pros and cons of your work. Is it a lot of work? /is it worth it? What does it take besides education--life skills/personalities.

I need some major work done-- several root canals and all my upper teeth crowned. I'm just a poor artist and the cost is just out of my ability but I could possibley cover some costs. Any sympathetic dentist willing to trade art or promotional services? Or if you have any suggestions of how I might get help for this work, please pass it on. Much appreciated.

I have just gotten my wisdom teeth removed 2 days ago and I have this bad taste im my mouth, I was wondering if this is normal and if it will go away.

Hi, I have trouble with my top teeth 6 back on both sides. Both have root fillings :(

I need orthodontic treatment and they said that 2 teeth have to be removed (they said 4 back from front on both sides) - Would it be possible to remove my bad teeth for this treatment instead of 2 healthy teeth?

I have had sensitivity and pain under my lower left bridge. If one of the tooth structures under the bridge needs a root canal or is abcessed, can the bridge be removed (easily?) and put back or will I need to have another new bridge made. That would suck

I never had major problems--maybe 3 cavities in my life when I started seeing a new dentist. I had NO problems. So--I go in and he tells me I need 3 fillings. One of these fillings hurt from time to time and I kept going back--finally, 6 months later--he took an x-ray, said he saw more decay and removed and replaced the filling. It has been 10 days and the new filling is even worse. I cannot chew at all on that side of my mouth and it throbs sometimes at night. I went back and he told me I need a nerve removed because they sometimes go bad. I just don't like the way this all sounds--especially since I never had any kind of problem. Can anyone tell me if I should get a second opinion or if his answer seems correct? Also, can someone tell me exactly what this procedure entails?

I am a Dentist in Germany and i want to move to Shanghai where i woud like to open a Clinic. Does anybody want to get in contact with me?

i am only 19 years old and this weekend i was in a car wreck which knocked out 3 of my front teeth. i had beautiful perfect straight teeth and now i am scared if i get implants i will never look the same again. Does anyone have any advice? I plan on going into a public career in the future which will require me to have a good smile and I am very concerned. someone please tell me it's gonna be ok! (or if it's not, i guess i need to know)