Can a local dentist remove a top tooth, or the hospital one?

Sammy2018

Hi all. Is removing a top tooth more or less the same as removing any other teeth? Or are they more difficult (or possibly easier) to take out than the others?

I've got a crown on top of one of my teeth and I'm not sure if the slight pain is coming from the crown or tooth?

If it's the tooth, is there no option but to remove it? The crown itself is a fairly old one; about 20 years, and it's gone kinda wonky. It's not loose but not straight either. I think over time it's slowly changed position, leaving about a 4mm gap between the teeth.

If it's the crown, then I guess it's not too much of an issue in replacing it.

Thanks.

elsien

What has your dentist said about the options?
They probably need to X-ray to see what's going on, but crowns can e replaced once the underlying issue has been resolved. Replacement filling, root canal treatment, someone who has actually seen your mouth needs to answer those questions.

Sammy2018

The dentist took an x-ray about a year ago, and he couldn't see any issue. Since that time, the pain hasn't really altered i.e it hasn't increased or decreased.

I'm going to see him again in a couple of weeks time, and see what he says this time. My personal opinion is that the old, misaligned crown is the issue, and it's somehow pulling the tooth underneath to one side.

Toothsmith

Your regular dentist should be able to tackle the vast majority of extractions, top, bottom, front, back.

There are a few special considerations that sometimes mean a referral to hospital is more appropriate, but I think you just need to go to the dentist and see what he/she has to say first.

I think you're over-thinking stuff at the moment, and leaping far too far ahead.

Sammy2018

You're probably right, TS. Thanks anyway.