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
Hope it all heals up nicely, with no further problems!
ReplyDeleteThanks. Some pain during the night but feels pretty good this morning.
ReplyDeleteOuch! 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.
ReplyDeleteHope you’re on the mend.
Mouth is feeling pretty good. But my tongue hurts. Must have bit it good while numb. LOL
ReplyDeleteDentist appointment, gone wrong..............
ReplyDeleteembracing-family-dental-care
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? :)
ReplyDeleteByron Kennedy @ A+ Family Dentistry
All is good now. But it took almost a month. Thanks for asking.
ReplyDeleteDentist 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.
ReplyDeleteI 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!
ReplyDeleteGeorge McEvoy
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!
ReplyDeleteAnnette Freeman @ Bozeman Dental Assoc.