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Root canal or extraction?

Kate Kestrel

I’ve recently had an infected back tooth - it’s been agonisingly painful but the dentist has put a dressing on the tooth and given me antibiotics- and said I’m going to have to either have the tooth extracted or have a root canal. I’ve never had a root canal before but they have a reputation for being unpleasant (and can fail) and I’m inclined to have the extraction and have the whole thing over and done with. The tooth apparently has three roots to it so I imagine that won’t help matters. So can I ask if anyone on here has had the experience of having to make this choice - and how did it go? Thanks 

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  • in reply to TheCatWoman

    My parents completely refused to have a computer or iPad etc. When my dad was in his last year of life my brother bought him an Apple Watch to alert us if my dad had a fall - but my dad kept forgetting to charge it. So I can relate to what you say here. 

  • in reply to Iain

    Think yourself lucky you've not had my parents to deal with when it comes to tech, I look like an absolute genius compared to them. When my dad was alive, it took two of them to use the computer, my Dad could use a mouse or track pad but not a keyboard and my Mum could use a keyboard but not a mouse. My Dad never opened an email because he thought it was just the top line that he could see. He was convinced that if he put any details, especially banking ones, into a site that scammers and thieves would be able to rob him of all his money even though he never did online banking or anything.

    I do actually know what LoL means, I even use myself!