[quote]We were advised that it was too late to perform root canal or cut down the wisdom tooth that was removed last year. Something showed up on x-ray in 2009, one year post tx. At that time, RO & oral surgeon recommended not to do anything, as long as tooth was asymptomatic. By the time tooth starting hurting, we were told there was no choice, it had to be extracted. I do understand the advice to not disturb the jaw ahead of time.[/quote]
I'm curious about the events after 2009 when the xray showed something. How often was his teeth rechecked during that time? At each visit, was he told things looks the same then all of a sudden years later he hears "too late"?

Your experience will provide many of us here with more things to watch for as each year passes and we protect our teeth. Thanks