Toxic Tooth?

The following is an email sent to my potential new dentist.  I'm ditching Dr. Bachus.  I just think it's time to move on.  Even though it's been almost 15 years with her.  She has only led me to pay thousands of dollars.  I will pay thousands more regardless but that will be the end of it.

to:		mydentalhome@rogers.com

Hello!

Morana Zeskoski suggested I contact My Dental Home.  I've known Teena and Dr. Brown from karate over the past 13 years and have been fitted for mouth guards a few times.

I'm contemplating a new dentist due to a recurring issue with a tooth that has had 2 root canals performed on it.

I've frequented my dentist (Dr. Debra Bachus, http://www.dentistryinthornhill.net/our-team) since June 1998 however she is in Thornhill and not convenient to access.  In addition, I keep having to have this one tooth re-addressed again and again.  Markham is equally far from Oshawa but I travel there, at least, for karate. :)

A bit of background on my upper right tooth. I had a root canal as a teenager (25+ years ago).  A regular check-up by Dr. Bachus found an infection so she brought in a periodontist to remove the infection and seal the tooth. (There was a piece of cotton left in there 20 years prior!)

However, the ends of the nerves weren't done properly (or something) so it got reinfected. I then had to see an endodontist to re-do the root canal.  After that I had grafting done for receding gums prior to getting braces March 2008 - July 2009.  

I've only required check-ups and cleanings since but yesterday, I felt pressure in the gum above my dead tooth.  When I pressed on it, it was "sore" and a bit swollen.  I've mentioned this to Dr. Bachus in the past but it is never "sore" when I see her and she finds nothing in x-rays.  The swelling is reduced today and there's no longer any pressure/pain.  I'm positive it will return.  Regularly when I bite down I feel a hot spot of some kind.  There is still "something there".

Somebody sent me information on toxic teeth due to root canal procedures.  Is there any way to get the infection out once and for all?  I've spent a lot of time and money on this one tooth. I've neglected getting a permanent crown due to ongoing issues surrounding this tooth.  Are there alternatives to NOT getting a third root canal?  I'm looking for an alternative solution.

Are evening or Saturday consultations available, or potentially tomorrow afternoon?  I am best reached by email, or please leave a voice mail.  My contact information is below.

Thank you.

Roz