Stupid tooth...don't be like me!

[derwood]

Have had a tooth bothering the heck outta me for the last 3 weeks. Antibiotics and pain pills have helped, but man, tooth pain is brutal! Finally getting it fixed tomorrow (pulled unfortunately). Had some root canals about 8 years ago - which unfortunately, I am finding out my former dentist was horrible at them. 3rd tooth he "fixed" that I've had big issues with.

It all started about a year ago with the new dentist saying "we probably should watch that one and get it fixed sooner than later" Well... it wasn't bugging me, so I kept putting it off. It reminded me with a vengeance in the middle of the night about 3 weeks ago. Trip to the endodontist and a crazy 3d x-ray later, and found out due to the large amount of infection, and the fact the previous root canal weakened the roots so badly....only real option is getting it pulled. And...no smoking for a week or two after tomorrow while it heals. So, moral of the story -- I know it's never fun, but don't put off getting dental work done! (Wow...seems these pain pills make me rhyme)

 

[abomb60]

Yeah I was never one for the dentist until a few years ago. Had a filling fall out while driving down the highway and didn't have any pain for about 4 months. Once the pain started though it was unbearable. So off to the yellow pages (I don't think those exist anymore) to find me a dentist. Luckily I found one in town who is fantastic. Root canal was one of the better dental experiences I had! I still hate the full mouth x-rays though and would rather have another root canal.

 

[derwood]

Yep... it comes outta nowhere and smacks you hard! And I didn't mind the root canals either actually -- it just would of been nice if the guy actually did a good job with them!

 

[Fitze55]

I hear you, after a root canal that did not stay I had a apicoectomy. Not fun, look it up.

Hope it gets better for you soon.

 

[mcroom]

Sorry to hear of the pain you have been in lately brother. Hope after today you will feel much better and get well soon.

 

[jmartins]

Oh shit. Well brother rest up. And I pray for speedy recovery. I knock on wood have been very fortunate and have not had any tooth issues.


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[YodisMatt]

Yeah I feel you on tooth pain man. A few years ago a wisdom tooth couldn't push through and ended up infected. I was trying to eat my PB&J in the truck one day and couldn't do it, the next day it looked like I had a softball in my cheek.

 

[SquirrelofAnarchy]

Man you need to visit my doctor he will slap you with a chicken, spit vodka on you and bless you with cigar smoke for 5 bucks cures everything...




note: I hope you find relief...

 

[derwood]

I hear you, after a root canal that did not stay I had a apicoectomy. Not fun, look it up.

Hope it gets better for you soon.

Yikes! A quick Google search was enough to make my tooth feel better by comparison! Sorry you had to go through that!

 

[derwood]

Thanks brothers, I appreciate it. It went really well. Tooth ended up cracking, but doc was able to deal with that easily. Now just time to let it heal up.

 

[Phillsl]

Good to hear it all went well! The last time I went to a dentist (In the Corps) he said my wisdom teeth needed to come out, they had already grown in completely and didn't hurt at all or mess my teeth up. Having them pulled was the most miserable experience, dude used, what I can only call a chisel, hammer, and needle nose pliers, :shudder:


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[derwood]

Good to hear it all went well! The last time I went to a dentist (In the Corps) he said my wisdom teeth needed to come out, they had already grown in completely and didn't hurt at all or mess my teeth up. Having them pulled was the most miserable experience, dude used, what I can only call a chisel, hammer, and needle nose pliers, :shudder:


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Thanks! Yeah this guy had fancier needle nose and some other looking torture device looking pliers. Couldn't feel it of course, but if I never again have to hear crunching coming from somewhere up in my mouth, it'll be too soon. Novocaine and nitrous were my best friends yesterday.