As I have written, I have a molar with a large temporary filling that has been showing signs of irriversible pulpitis. I went to a 2d dentist to get an opinion on treatment v. extraction & implant.
He said it will need crown lengthening but he still thinks it's better to try to save the tooth (he thinks in this case CL won't interfere with future placement of implant if/when needed). BUT he said it's possible there's more decay he can't see under the temporary filling that would cause him to recommend extraction instead.
He wants to remove the sedative filling and see. If no additional decay, he'll prep the tooth for the crown and I'll get endo 1-3 days later. Otherwise extract. He said he doesn't do any endo including emergency pulpotomy.
My concern is, won't the prep on an already sensitive tooth (I'm on regular advil and tylenol to keep the pain at bay) be almost certain to give me horrific pains until I can get endo done? If I need to get an emergency pulpotomy to manage the pain until I can get to an endodontist, how much can I expect that to cost?