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Zach_H
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- Oct 10, 2012
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I had the original root canal almost exactly 5 years ago and it has never really felt right, despite regular dental visits and a trip back to the endodontist that did it. It goes long periods without hurting but never truly settles down and I can't eat on that side for fear of the tooth breaking. After finally insisting that we start really looking for a problem I had a 3d xray (CT scan?) and it showed 2 abscesses that, while not causing me significant pain, although i could tell there was something not "right", needed to be dealt with.
Both the old endo and the new one agreed that a root canal retreatment was needed. I decided to go to the new endodontist since her manner was much friendlier and I felt more comfortable.
Now I am looking for excuses not to go. Maybe the online reviews are planted by her team. Maybe I need someone with more experience and should choose the older person instead. The new endo thinks it will be 2 - 1 hour appointments, which is a bit faster then it was done previously - maybe she rushes you in and out to collect the checks.....etc... it never stops. Thanks dental anxiety.
I slept a whopping 2 hours last night and am freaking out at the moment thinking about cancelling the appointment. It seems extreme to do another root canal when the pain isn't unbearable. My wife took the day off of work so she could drive me tomorrow, which will help, but I fear not being totally confident and that causing mid treatment panic attacks. Maybe I should have taken longer to think about things or get some more opinions.
While at the consultation, the endodontist did take time to show me images, explain what was going on, etc... but panic is making me freak out a bit. The old endodontist didn't tell me anything other then I needed retreatment and when to come in - why would I consider that better? Ughhh....
I think I am going to go for a walk for a little while to try and clear my head. I think I am getting in my own way here.
Both the old endo and the new one agreed that a root canal retreatment was needed. I decided to go to the new endodontist since her manner was much friendlier and I felt more comfortable.
Now I am looking for excuses not to go. Maybe the online reviews are planted by her team. Maybe I need someone with more experience and should choose the older person instead. The new endo thinks it will be 2 - 1 hour appointments, which is a bit faster then it was done previously - maybe she rushes you in and out to collect the checks.....etc... it never stops. Thanks dental anxiety.
I slept a whopping 2 hours last night and am freaking out at the moment thinking about cancelling the appointment. It seems extreme to do another root canal when the pain isn't unbearable. My wife took the day off of work so she could drive me tomorrow, which will help, but I fear not being totally confident and that causing mid treatment panic attacks. Maybe I should have taken longer to think about things or get some more opinions.
While at the consultation, the endodontist did take time to show me images, explain what was going on, etc... but panic is making me freak out a bit. The old endodontist didn't tell me anything other then I needed retreatment and when to come in - why would I consider that better? Ughhh....
I think I am going to go for a walk for a little while to try and clear my head. I think I am getting in my own way here.