[quote]As far as extractions, I understand root canal is an alternative as not to cause ORN. I don't know if I can do that, but will ask, but in reality my teeth have to go, what's left of them. [/quote] Root canals better NOT cause ORN! I just had two done and have had 3 consults over the past few months on this topic. They all concur that the root canal does not disrupt the tooth to bone and flesh interaction.

I did get a whippin from my dentist when I told him that I did not take the antibiotics when things got a bit puffy. There is so much FUD about the decreasing effect of antibiotics I sort of only take them if I really feel they are needed. The swelling/ inflammation did resolve itself in a couple more days but he was pretty out of sorts as he said in situations like mine every sort of infection or disturbance has to be taken very seriously to avoid creating any ORN potential. I learned this lesson the hard way.

As to teeth extractions. I've been advised by all three pulling teeth is the very last resort. If at all possible the tooth would get a root canal and crown if possible. If the tooth further degrades, the tooth would be ground down to the gum line. If this degrade further I guess we are talking HBOT and extraction as a last resort.