Excuse me while I rest
@GardenGerty (157551)
United States
July 10, 2018 1:50pm CST
I spent over two hours in the dentist chair. The roots of the tooth are still there.
It did not numb well, either.
The bleeding has stopped. I am at home. I got the prescription for antibiotics picked up.
Hubby is reading a library book and working on connecting for some windshield repairs. He ate his salad from the other day. I made me mashed potatoes.
I nearly fell asleep driving home. I am sleepy now too. Excuse me while I take a short nap.
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@bagarad (14283)
• Paso Robles, California
11 Jul 18
You have my sympathy. I need to make dental appointment to get my teeth cleaned and deal with a tooth I think is chipped or lost a filling. I dread it, but I know it will be worse if I don't go soon. The big problem is that I want to change dentists but my dentist is also a friend. I'm not quite sure how to tell her I need change because she hurts more than my previous dentist and keeps my neck in an awkward position for too long. My previous dentist didn't do that. He is retired now because he has cancer. So I need to find someone else.
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@GardenGerty (157551)
• United States
11 Jul 18
The friendship issue is big but you need to be relaxed. I am liking my dentist well, but the dental problems I have seem to be weak teeth with strong and determined roots. He did say I kind of ruined his day. He also calls to check up on me when I am home to make sure I am doing okay.
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@xFiacre (12597)
• Ireland
10 Jul 18
@gardengerty Two hours in the chair? I'd have fallen asleep in the chair in spite of the pain and discomfort. I always go to a lady with tiny, nimble little fingers so that I won't get choked. Men's fingers are far too large for them to be dentists. Hope you recover well.
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@GardenGerty (157551)
• United States
11 Jul 18
Well today, Wednesday, they will be getting the rest out, probably.Hopefully.
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@AKRao24 (27424)
• India
11 Jul 18
@GardenGerty , Hope you will get them out and feel better, some people have more than normal branches/ roots which may take time! Thanks! Have a great time!
@GardenGerty (157551)
• United States
11 Jul 18
I mostly have always liked my dentists. I am angry that the clinic I was going to did nothing for these teeth. My medical doctor says that infection in my teeth may be why I was sick all the time when I was working at school. The clinic I go to now is proceeding nicely, I just have issues with my upper jaw teeth.
@Hannihar (129470)
• Israel
11 Jul 18
@GardenGerty
You were put through the ringer and need that nap. I go to the dentist and dental hygienist after tomorrow morning.
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@GardenGerty (157551)
• United States
11 Jul 18
They will try to finish the job today. In a different town, with the older, more experienced dentist in the practice.
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@GardenGerty (157551)
• United States
11 Jul 18
Resting and soft foods really helped.
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@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
10 Jul 18
This does not sound like fun. Hope that this helps with your toothache. Sounds like sleep is your Best option right now.
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@GardenGerty (157551)
• United States
11 Jul 18
Actually, for all the work I have had done since April there is little pain. My regular doctor had stated that getting the infected teeth out should improve my overall health and my blood glucose control.
@GardenGerty (157551)
• United States
11 Jul 18
I took more than one nap, but they were short. Napping is very unusual for me.
@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
10 Jul 18
I hope you had a good nap.
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@GardenGerty (157551)
• United States
11 Jul 18
I laid down more than once and it was helpful. I slept pretty well last night too.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
10 Jul 18
I hope the nap helps refresh you. Did they give you a script for pain relief as well?
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@GardenGerty (157551)
• United States
11 Jul 18
He was going to give me Ibuprofen 800's, but I do not take Ibuprofen. I took naproxen before I went and I alternate naproxen and acetaminophen and really have no pain unless I try to eat. I feel the antibiotic is much more important. I napped a couple of times. I made instant mashed potatoes to eat. I have a problem with my blood sugar falling, so I take juice with me as well.
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
11 Jul 18
@GardenGerty Can you chew okay on the other side of your mouth?
I try not to take any pain killers if necessary. Even when I have a toothache, I'll drink peppermint tea to rid me of the inflammation and rinse my mouth with salt water.
A friend and I were talking the other day about how we needed to be mindful of what we ate since Diabetes runs rampant in our families.
@Mike197602 (15487)
• United Kingdom
10 Jul 18
I am scared beyond belief of going to dentists...dates back to when I had surgery on my jaw.
I need work done which will cost thousands but I'm too scared to go which over time will add to the bill
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@GardenGerty (157551)
• United States
11 Jul 18
Much of my dental expense stems from postponing care, originally. I am thinking that once this extraction is done I will get partial plates, not crowns again at my age. He has had to break off crowns to do the extractions and they have hidden the infection underneath to the point I feel it is systemic.
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@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
10 Jul 18
I feel your dental pain. Been there, done that.
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@GardenGerty (157551)
• United States
11 Jul 18
I am going to be glad when it is all over.
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@thislittlepennyearns (58140)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
10 Jul 18
I am supposed to make a dentist appointment. I should really get around to doing that.
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@GardenGerty (157551)
• United States
11 Jul 18
The drive on Tuesday was only ten minutes, and I had no one else to drive me. Today, Wednesday, it is an hour drive to a bigger office with the head of the company. I still have no one to drive with me, so it will be me, on my own. I take things with me to help my blood glucose and I will find a place to rest if I have to.
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@Ntan822 (530)
• Israel
11 Jul 18
@GardenGerty if no one can come with you than you need to watch yourself.
if you feel a bit tired stop somewhere safe or at a cofee shop for some energy.
have a safe trip!
