Root Canal issues
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Comments (7)I have been tempted to have a problem back tooth pulled, but I keep getting lectured about the problems this could cause. If it is a top tooth you can get into the whole sinus thing. Since I have been suffering dearly with sinus pain lately I would have to agree with any reasoning for not pulling one of the top teeth. I ended up searching for the first thread you wrote when this whole root canal business started. Wow, you have been through the ringer on this one! I can so symphatize with the pain you went through during the process. I had one tooth that would not get numb and the endodontist had to drill to the nerve to inject the novicane into the tooth. I have never felt pain like that in my life. I can't imagine having to deal with the reaction to the pain meds after going through all that pain. I'm sure the next time you need a root canal you will be tempted to just have the tooth pulled. I wouldn't blame you if you do, but just know not all root canals are this bad. I have had five and I'm looking at #6 in the near future. Only one was horrible. One took a while to calm down and the rest were a breeze. Hang in there it does get better. Foxy....See MoreAnd I'd Rather Have a Root Canal
Comments (11)Oh no....I meant a month piecing it, not the entire process. When you get to the quilting or tying part, that's something else again. I wish I could say I don't have a desire to do a great number of quilts, but I'd be lying. I want to do almost every one I see and this forum isn't much more than enabling me. LOL. I am learning patience, and it's coooooooooooooooming slowly. I know in my heart that if I had taken up quilting just ten years ago, it would not have stuck. I happened on it through serendipity at the exact moment of my life were I make room in my day, no matter how busy, to go into my little world and work on my quilts. I can't NOT do something with something I don't like. I have to do SOMETHING with it, so the effort wasn't wasted, and that something should not be throwing good money after bad, by obliging myself months more of distasteful work. I do love this quilt, sigh, and that's the problem, it was just that for once, I listened to my little voice who said that I wasn't likely going to finish it. The pillowslips ....well I can see the end of the tunnel almost from the beginning and I'll enjoy them. I just wondered if other people got epiphanies about a quilt and what makes them decide it isn't for them....See MoreI feel better! Just had a root canal
Comments (12)I've had some root canals and never had any problems with them. Once you've lost a tooth or two, you realize a root caneal is the much better way to go. It's not cheap to get either a bridge or an implant to replace a missing tooth and you can only do without so many. Anyway, I'm glad it went well and you feel better!...See MoreYikes.....root canal is in my future!
Comments (31)I've had several and its nothing to fear. There's some discomfort during the numbing process with the needle, but after it takes effect, you don't feel any pain. It is a 2 step process. For the first session, the root of the tooth is cleaned out and a temporary plug installed. An impression may be taken if a restorative crown is needed. The dentist sent me home with a prescription for a narcotic pain killer in case I needed it. However, in my case, the area stayed numb for a couple of hours and after that, I did not need any more pain management. In a week or two after the dentist is sure there is no infection in the tooth, he'll remove part of the temporary plug and install the permanent filling. If a crown is to be fitted, he may install a post on which to secure the crown. In many cases, the second session can be done without numbing since there will be no nerves in the tooth. The cost varies considerable depending on what is needed. The lowest cost is for a simple root canal and no work on the tooth, The next level up is if a crown has to be installed and the metal chosen for it (gold alloy is the most expensive). The 3rd cost level is when a ceramic crown (with post) is installed. I recently had this type since the entire top of my tooth broke off at the gum line. I mentioned that it was a 2 step process, but it can be more if the bone socket is infected around the tooth. The dentist will take measures to insure the infection is cleared up before proceeding (after the first step). This can take 2 to 3 weeks and the tooth is opened each time, inspected, and packed with medicine until the infection is gone....See Morebostonoak
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