I'm undergoing a root canal procedure, after my tooth broke in December. The procedure is going to be carried out on a tooth where i already had a root canal done over 10 years ago. The dentist is going to remove the root canal and carry out a new procedure- a new root canal- I was told that as I am on denosumab it is very important that they don't remove the tooth.
The reason is that when the old root canal was made the dentist did not fill the cavity to the root and i have now got inflammation which i did not know about until recently. The dentist told me that the inflammation has been there for many many years. He saw this on the x-ray.
I am on benefits at the moment and don't have many savings. Unfortunately i am having to ask help from family- my father to help me. I was told by my dentist not to delay the treatment any further as this could lead to worse outcomes. I asked if i could have the treatment on the nhs but she said that id have to wait a long time as id be put on the waiting list. I said that if she explained my case they might prioritise me but she still said it wouldnt make any difference.
I dont think this was fair really. However, do you know if the nhs could subsidise this treatment which i am going to have done privately. I know the resources are stretched, and would prefer to have this done by someone experienced so im pleased that my father has been able to help me financially. however without his help i wouldnt be able to pay, would have been excluded and due to the delays may have suffered osteonecrosis which they are trying really hard to avoid.
I am looking forward to your advice.
