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Do I have a cavity? 👀
Got this panoramic X-ray done and I’m curious if anyone spots anything concerning. One area has been bothering me a bit, but I’m not sure if it’s actually a cavity or something else. Any thoughts?

Can anyone help me understand what my dental X-ray is showing? I recently had an orthodontic consultation, and the dentist recommended extracting four teeth to treat my bimaxillary protrusion. They said the whole treatment would likely take around two years.

I’m honestly feeling really unsure about going through with it. I’d really prefer to avoid extractions if possible, so I wanted to hear if anyone has had a similar experience or gotten alternative treatment options.

I actually had braces before, but the treatment ended badly and left my teeth/bite worse than before. My previous orthodontist really messed things up, so now I’m extra anxious and skeptical about starting another major orthodontic plan.

Would really appreciate any advice, experiences, or second opinions. Thanks so much.

My dentist told me this tooth needs to be extracted and that a root canal isn’t possible. Looking for thoughts/advice.

I have a cracked tooth that I think eventually turned into a cavity. A few days ago I was in extreme pain for about a day, so I called my dentist. They recommended extracting the tooth right away and said they would not be able to do a root canal. My insurance would cover a root canal, but not an implant.

They suggested getting an implant after the extraction, but I can’t really afford that out of pocket right now. The strange thing is the pain has completely gone away, and I’m currently able to chew on that side without any discomfort.

A couple questions:

1. Based on this X-ray, does it really seem like the tooth can’t be saved with a root canal?

2. If I’m no longer in pain, does it still need to be extracted?

I’m in my early 30s and honestly nervous about losing the tooth, especially after reading about bone loss and the long implant process. Ideally, I’d like to keep the tooth as long as possible, even if it eventually needs to come out later. I may be able to get better insurance in January or at least save up and prepare financially for an implant down the line.

Any advice or second opinions would really be appreciated.