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Posted by llurpsienoodle on October 29, 2008, at 8:53:22
Well, after 2 facial traumas and multiple dental treatments (including a 5-hour root canal, the last 90 minutes with no novocaine-- I had maxxed out), I have yet another abcess in the scar tissue left over from the previous surgery.
My face is puffy, and I'm in pain. Could't sleep well for several nights. Today I go to the dentist. Ha! like she can do anything for me. I'm pretty much resigned to the idea that I'm going to lose 1 or more teeth. It's expensive too.
H was telling me all about how we were going to wipe out our savings, etc, and generally not being supportive-- until I finally started crying, and told him that I was scared of the pain and of disfigurement. Then he softened some and gave me snuggles.
Maybe I'll get some vicodin. Damn. this comes at a bad time. I've got a full schedule.
-Ll
Posted by Kath on October 29, 2008, at 9:45:08
In reply to dentist oral surgery, posted by llurpsienoodle on October 29, 2008, at 8:53:22
Sounds pretty crappy Llurps.
I'm glad your H was nicer after he saw how upset you were.
Woulda felt pretty awful otherwise.
Sending you soothing thoughts,
luv, Kath
Posted by Sigismund on October 29, 2008, at 12:00:43
In reply to dentist oral surgery, posted by llurpsienoodle on October 29, 2008, at 8:53:22
If it makes you feel any better I'm going to have extensive dentistry done, that will hopefully do me for life. A couple of crowns, all the 30 yo amalgams out...about 11 hours, all up. I've heard about root canals and am glad I'm not having one of those. But Vicodin! Now you're talking. I need some of that, just to get me to sit still with the rubber dam in my mouth along with all the other things. He'll give me gas, I can take some Valium, I should be able to work something out.
Posted by Sigismund on October 29, 2008, at 12:02:23
In reply to dentist oral surgery, posted by llurpsienoodle on October 29, 2008, at 8:53:22
>the last 90 minutes with no novocaine-- I had maxxed out
Interesting.
Posted by TexasChic on October 29, 2008, at 12:14:55
In reply to Re: dentist oral surgery » llurpsienoodle, posted by Sigismund on October 29, 2008, at 12:02:23
When I had my wisdom teeth taken out, all 4 impacted, they gave me an I.V. that knocked me out. I woke up feeling drunk and it was all over. I wish all dental procedures were like that! Looks like they could do that for the two of you. I'm sending pain free vibes to you both.
-T
Posted by Phillipa on October 29, 2008, at 12:56:58
In reply to Re: dentist oral surgery, posted by TexasChic on October 29, 2008, at 12:14:55
Well it's over now right how did it go? Love Phillipa
Posted by Angela2 on October 29, 2008, at 14:15:09
In reply to dentist oral surgery, posted by llurpsienoodle on October 29, 2008, at 8:53:22
(((((LlurpsieNoodle)))))
Hope you feel better soon.
Posted by Nadezda on October 29, 2008, at 15:13:54
In reply to dentist oral surgery, posted by llurpsienoodle on October 29, 2008, at 8:53:22
Aw, Llurps, that sounds terrible. I'm so sorry.
Tell that dentist next time you have no novocaine. That sounds completely unnecessary. Where was her head while that was going on?
I'm sure you'll look fine-- they can do wonders with dental surgery these days. Are you sure your surgeon is the right one, though?
Sorry your H was unsupportive. I guess he has a lot of his own issues and fears. I hope you're still seeing a counselor. His reaction doesn't seem like what you should expect and get from a spouse. You deserve much more-- (I'm not saying he isn't great--- but he needs to work on some things, I think.)
lots of hugs,
Nadezda
Posted by llurpsienoodle on October 29, 2008, at 15:28:56
In reply to Re: dentist oral surgery » llurpsienoodle, posted by Nadezda on October 29, 2008, at 15:13:54
Hey folks. I'm back from the dentist. As I feared she sent me to a specialist. Apparently it was perceived as urgent, because they saw me as soon as I walked in the door. Conclusion-- the endodontist can treat me, not the oral surgeon. bummer. I like the surgery better. Sigh.
4 options.
1) redo root canal drilling through existing crown
2) take crown off, (both of them) and redo root canal with temporary crown
3) take crowns off, redo root canal and replace with permanent $$$ crowns
4) extract tooth, replace with titanium implant, redo other tooth to match.I chose option #1. It's the most conservative, and there is a risk that it will fail, but it's the cheapest and the least invasive.
They Rx me some huge-a*s antibiotic capsules. 4x daily of broad-spectrum AB's. And vicodin-- the ES strength. Evidently my swelling convinced them that I was in pain. Well, I better go eat my sandwich before the vicodin kicks in, the nausea begins and I begin my tenure on the couch.
I have to go back 2 more times.
-Ll
Sigi--- you have my sincerest condolences. It sounds like you're doing the right thing, though. Valium sounds good (hey! why does my computer highlight vicodin as a spelling error, but not valium? Oh, wait. Valium. It has to be capitalized. Geez. I wonder how much Apple was paid to make that proper noun a part of their dictionary...) Gas is nice. The bad thing about gas is that you feel everything except pain, such as pressure, and pulling. And you remember too. But that's what the Valium is for, I suppose...
Posted by Partlycloudy on October 29, 2008, at 17:50:12
In reply to oh glorious anticipation..., posted by llurpsienoodle on October 29, 2008, at 15:28:56
(((((LlurpsieNoodle)))))
Oh, how well do I understand the horrors of dental work. I too have had a tooth abscess after having had a root canal - my face blew up over the course of a single day, and my upper lip kind of merged into my nose. My (now ex-) husband's response when he saw me was to burst into laughter, even as I had burst into tears of pain and humiliation. I hope that the course of mega antibiotics helps to bring you some quick relief.
The money part, well, that's another story - and if someone has never had multiple dental challenges of their own, they simply have no idea of what you're going through, and it's hard for them to conjure up the appropriate compassion and sympathy.
My personal advice - not knowing what the dentist has been telling you about what's going on - is that it's usually best to try to save the tooth if at all possible. Extraction and implants would be the next best (and possibly the most expensive) route.
I hope your discomfort is short lived.
Posted by Bobby on October 29, 2008, at 22:28:11
In reply to dentist oral surgery, posted by llurpsienoodle on October 29, 2008, at 8:53:22
As Bill Clinton once said, "I feel your pain." My cavities/root canals practically put my dentist's kids through college and for about three years in my professional career--I was a ceramist in a dental lab. Basically, I globbed porcelain on a metal jacket , sculpted and baked it to death in a vaccum oven. It was interesting(at least the people were)-but trust me when I tell you they made plenty of money(notice I didn't say "we"). I say you made the right choice. Unless it's your front tooth or you need to impress somebody.:) Good luck Lurpsie.
Posted by Deneb on October 31, 2008, at 18:29:01
In reply to dentist oral surgery, posted by llurpsienoodle on October 29, 2008, at 8:53:22
I hope everything gets fixed quickly and painlessly. Dental problems are stressful to deal with and extremely expensive.
Posted by Kath on October 31, 2008, at 18:57:38
In reply to oh glorious anticipation..., posted by llurpsienoodle on October 29, 2008, at 15:28:56
> 1) redo root canal drilling through existing crown
My Husband had that done. It was fine. That was years ago & all is still well.:-) Kath
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