Robb

Hi the reason that I needed the 2 extractions were those 2 teeth had after a period of sensitivity were giving me pain that was starting to impact my sleep which is usually an indication that you will need to have something done. One had a crack in it and the oral surgeon said either needed an extraction and/or implant. I would say an oral surgeon that is highly recommended would be the best path for any extraction. Both extractions that I had were done with novacaine and a valium for anxiety ahead of the procedure. The alternative was to be put under which I did not consider necessary and wasn't an issue. Many years back I did have 2 wisdom teeth pulled and was put under at that time. I had no complications for any of the extractions as both took about 10 days to 2 weeks to fully heal (to where I felt that I could eat normally again) which is typical. The gums take some months to fully heal but the first 2 weeks is the worst and where you have to be careful.

The one front tooth I had a root canal on I never had it crowned and have had no issues with it since the procedure was done a couple of years back. The other 2 I had crowns put on. Typically if you are having sensitivity in my cases it typically got worse until I had some work done. If you have enough inflammation in a back tooth it could impact some of the other teeth in terms of sensitivity if it gets bad which is called referred pain. Its good that you are going in to see the dentist!

Keep us posted on your progress!