Do I need a root canal or crown for dead tooth causing a terrible smell?

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I've been dealing w/ chronic halitosis for 2 years and, for the life of me, I couldnt figure out what was causing it as I brush my teeth 3-4 times a day (I am an invisalign wearer now). Recently got 4 cavities fixed but my two 3rd molars up top stink when i touch and smell and parts of them are brown. This feels like a social suicide and I wanna know would a root canal fix this or crown?

Joseph H. Hidalgo, DDS · Answer

It sounds like you might have a gum disease issue or decay on your third molars. Hard to tell without xrays. You may want to have your dentist evaluate. Usually halitosis comes from gum disease, decay in tooth, or a systemic condition such as diabetes. Again, your dentist can help you.I would not be heroic with root canal and crowns for wisdom teeth.  Good luck.

Vicki Borowski, DDS · Answer

The best solution to your problem is to have the third molars removed. It's really not worth the cost to do root canals and crowns on these teeth.

Do I need a root canal or crown for dead tooth causing a terrible smell?

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