root canal vs extraction

March 7, 2007

Judy, I would suggest that she use some colloidal silver, approx 10 ppm, both swishing it around in her mouth and spitting it out, and drinking it. I make my own, and had a terrible toothache last fall. 15 min after using colloidal silver the pain was gone and never returned.

Kat

In a message dated 3/6/2007 6:46:45 AM Central Standard Time, bobjudy writes:

Got a call from my daughter-in-law last night age 34. She has been having a slight toothache and went to her general dentist. He found, in her words a molar (I am assuming it is a second molar) with a pus pocket. I have worked with oral surgeons and endodontists, but it has been about fifteen years now. He sent her to an oral surgeon who recommended that she have it extracted and have an implant put it. In his words he felt because of her age that would be the best route. I asked her what he said about root canal. and she said that he said it was up to her, but root canals only have a lifetime of 8 years. I have two -one is 30 years and one is about 25. Both are fine both have crowns. I suggested she see an endodontist-first and go that route. From what I remember root canals have an 80 percent chance of succeeding. He told her that endodontists and being encouraged to go the implant technique and are being taught this in dental school. Is this the latest?? I have always thought that saving the natural tooth was the best- try a root canal and see if it works, then talk about extraction. He did not give her any antibiotics for the infection. and she has set up an appointment for next Monday-which I think is a long time to have that infection going on.

Jerry, if you get this early today, or anyone in the know, will you get back to me so I can give her a call.

Thanks,

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March 8, 2007

What is "Colloidal Silver" ??teddycassi wrote: Judy, I would suggest that she use some colloidal silver, approx 10 ppm, both swishing it around in her mouth and spitting it out, and drinking it. I make my own, and had a terrible toothache last fall. 15 min after using colloidal silver the pain was gone and never returned. Kat In a message dated 3/6/2007 6:46:45 AM Central Standard Time, bobjudy (AT) bellsouth (DOT) net writes: Got a call from my daughter-in-law last night age 34. She has been having a slight toothache and went to her general dentist. He found, in her words a molar (I am assuming it is a second molar) with a pus pocket. I have worked with oral surgeons and endodontists, but it has been about fifteen years now. He sent her to an oral surgeon who recommended that she have it extracted and have an implant put it. In his words he felt because of her age that would be the best route. I asked her what he said about root canal. and she said that he said it was up to her, but root canals only have a lifetime of 8 years. I have two -one is 30 years and one is about 25. Both are fine both have crowns. I suggested she see an endodontist-first and go that route. From what I remember root canals have an 80 percent chance of succeeding. He told

her that endodontists and being encouraged to go the implant technique and are being taught this in dental school. Is this the latest?? I have always thought that saving the natural tooth was the best- try a root canal and see if it works, then talk about extraction. He did not give her any antibiotics for the infection. and she has set up an appointment for next Monday-which I think is a long time to have that infection going on. Jerry, if you get this early today, or anyone in the know, will you get back to me so I can give her a call. Thanks, AOL now

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