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Went to the endodontist my dentist referred me to. Did a normal scan and a CBCT (3D) scan. It appears that there is a canal left untreated. This infuriates me a little.
Prior to doing the crown or any RCT, shouldn't dentist do 3D scans? The endo said because my dentist used 2D, he was not able to see the canal hidden behind the one showing on the X-ray.
Dentist should be doing 3D scans for RCT regardless. In-house or outsourced. It's a $120 scan that can save the patient $1500.
Now I'm scheduled to see the endo on the 11th for a retreat RCT. He's going to drill through my crown and get that canal cleaned out. Worst comes to worst, I may have to replace my crown if the RCT requires it to be removed which may cost me even more $$$.
Right now, I just wanna get this tooth out of my head. It's freaking hurting like a bitch.
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