Thursday, June 26, 2014

Dentist appointment, gone wrong.



I have never been a fan of dentists. Oh, I like the man himself, and I know they are necessary, but I just don’t like dentists. I am not really sure why I feel that way. Never have had a reason until today.  Backup to a couple of months go to the middle of April. Had a routine dentist appointment, or so I thought. Turns out I had a cavity, first one in many years. That alone freaked me out. Then the Dentist says, “It is a deep one”. I thought that is what I get for putting off going to the dentist for almost a year and half, while kicking myself around the block. He filled it, took a while, and all was well. I thought. About three weeks later said tooth started to ache. Noticed it when I had my first D.Q. cone of the season. Love D.Q vanilla cones. But my tooth didn’t like the cold. Anyway, decided to go in and see what the deal was. He tried a couple of things and said if they didn’t work, I would either have a root canal or have it pulled. I asked what he recommended and he said he didn’t think it was a good candidate for a root canal for reasons I won’t go into. Send me home and said to see how it goes. Well, all was well for almost two months. Started aching, some at first and then more as time went on. I called the dentist today, said it wasn’t doing well, he had me come in and we decided to pull it. Okay, no big deal, right? Not so. The roots were hooked on my jaw or, I think, a toe. It wouldn’t come out. Finally did, but not the roots. Oh boy. To end this rambling post, an hour later I was sent home with an envelope of cotton pads and instructions for care after an extraction. Oh and two stitches. It was a pretty good day till then. Will be interesting to see how all goes when my fat lip goes down.

Have a good evening, hoping I do.

Rose

10 comments:

  1. Hope it all heals up nicely, with no further problems!

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  2. Thanks. Some pain during the night but feels pretty good this morning.

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  3. Ouch! I hate the dentist also. But that is because I never went to one until I was 22 years old. I had a lot of cavities to be taken care of. I go every six months now, but I still get anxious about it and request Nitrous Oxide even for a basic cleaning.
    Hope you’re on the mend.

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  4. Mouth is feeling pretty good. But my tongue hurts. Must have bit it good while numb. LOL

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  5. Tooth sensitivity is caused by the gradual exposure of the softer part of your tooth that lies under the dentine. It’s pretty hard to determine at first, unless it’s triggered with cold or sugary foods. Anyway, I’m glad that you decided to consult a dentist even if you’re not a fan of them. It’s more important to have your oral health professionally checked, than rely on DIY tips you can find online. I do hope you've fully recovered by now. How are you? :)

    Byron Kennedy @ A+ Family Dentistry

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  6. All is good now. But it took almost a month. Thanks for asking.

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  7. Dentist always provide proper advice to clean teeth regularly and floss after dinner to keep hygienic. Regular check-up by the dentist can improve your oral hygiene.

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  8. I can only imagine the stress you faced while you were having those dental issues, Rose. Good thing you found a reliable dentist who treated your toothache with utmost care. It’s nice to know that you’re doing well by now. I hope you’ll never experience the same mishap in the upcoming days. Keep safe!

    George McEvoy

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  9. It's too bad that they weren't able to get everything out, as it could still pose as a problem in the future. I hope you were able to follow up on that, especially if it was still aching after the failed complete extraction. Good luck, and take care!

    Annette Freeman @ Bozeman Dental Assoc.

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