My choices, according to her medical opinion, is to either do a root canal that is expensive and has little chance of success, or to pull the tooth. However, by pulling the tooth, I lose my third adult tooth. I don't want to lose any more teeth. I indicated I understood the options, but that I wanted to do the root canal. I noted her disappointment as this seemed to be the less convenient choice. Supposedly, I will get a referral to a specialist.
I'm frustrated because of my lack of knowledge. It feels I am supposed to make decisions when I don't have all the options or knowledge to do so. No one told me that my bridge, when I first got it, was going to be temporary. Indeed, it seemed like a permanent solution to a problem I had those years ago. I fear that this two bad options choice is similar, with the attending worry that, had I a million dollars or more, there would be other options.
Currently, there isn't a lot of pain, but I am still getting over a cold. Life has been difficult lately, and I worry it could get more so. I hope I heal. But more, I hope I find more comfort in the future when I continue to get older. Doesn't seem likely based on age and finances.