I had some bad news at my dental checkup yesterday. I had developed a swelling under my upper gum. My dentist suspected an infection and thought I might need a root canal done on a nearby tooth. Off I went to the endodontist specialist. It turns out that the tooth has cracked over time, not to mention that it has a large filling. My options were to do a root canal/crown or extraction/implant. I decided to go with extraction/implant as a longer term solution. My appointment is booked with yet another specialist (oral surgeon) for the upcoming extraction. These are the joys of getting older - not.
I hate dental problems. They're the worst.
ReplyDeleteSigh... That’s in my future too, I’m afraid.
ReplyDeleteSounds bad, I have almost been living at the dentists's these past months! Hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteHi Christine, I am very sorry to hear this, now I am not a dentist and I can't comment on the tooth issue but if the swelling is an abscess I can recommend something that really works. I know several people who have used it for abscesses and it has dealt with it and prevented tooth removal. Its Bee Propolis capsules and they are usually effective within a few days. Anyway I has to say and hope the info is useful, best wishes for now x
ReplyDeleteThanks for your caring suggestion. I am on antibiotics so that should take care of any infection for now.
DeleteI feel for you. Been going through the process of an implant for what seems like months now. Good luck.
ReplyDeleteA couple of months ago I had a similar issue, but my dentist recommended the root canal route, and I decided to go that way. The cap was put on last week. So far so good.
ReplyDeleteMy mom always said that growing older is not for the faint-hearted. I know this to be true as each year passes.
ReplyDeleteTrusting all will go well with your implant! Let us know :)
That's awful...one of the reasons I'm terrified to see a dentist...it's just too darn expensive. I try my best to take good care of my teeth but I know I will likely need some work done in the future. With the anxiety and nightmares, I'm a terrible teeth grinder!
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear that, Christine. Dental problems are awful. I hope everything goes smoothly for you!
ReplyDeleteYikes...but I understand. Always taken care of my teeth but gastric bypass has done a number on them. Who would have thought that?
ReplyDeleteDavid and I had an extraction and implant done. Much better than a crown.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear that Christine, I've been through this myself so I totally empathize.
ReplyDeleteits not age, lol I have root canals on most of my teeth, might need another one. if this one of the first root canals you need, you are doing pretty good with your teeth :)
ReplyDeleteI have had one or two root canals in my twenties but all has been good until lately.
Deleteyou seem to take pretty good care of your teeth then :)
Deleteugh...no joy in that, ! ouch
ReplyDeleteOh dear Christine, sorry to read this.
ReplyDeleteHoping all goes well for you.
All the best Jan
dear Christine i preferred filling as hubby advised extraction should be delay as much as possible
ReplyDeletehope you feel better after treatment my friend!
please take care
yes these are different kind of experience when body start to decay with the time and we go without teeth just like we came without them
You'll get through it! Ask for lots of drugs! :-)
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