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Sparky
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First off i must say this forum has provided a lot of support that my friends and family really have not provided. I have a fear of dentists, doctors, etc etc etc. I'm sure many of you have a similar phobia of white coats and needles.
I was told some 14 years ago after breaking a tooth that i needed a root canal and to have my lower wisdom teeth removed. No Problem. Well there was a problem after i got in the char to have the root canal done i was holding the assitants hand and hurting her and shaking uncontrollably. I ended up in the hall outside the office shaking and crying..
moving ahead years later to the last year or so. well my wisdom teeth came in. top ones are good, bottom ones well one is impacted but both sides caused decay and breaking of both teeth in front of the 3rd molars. I managed through pain and infections never wanting to go to the dentist because i was too afraid. the last two weeks have brought infections, extreme pain and a trip to my local office. after taking 2 courses of antibiotics and marginal results i have elected to have my oral surgeon remove 6 teeth from my lower jaw. all teeth are being removed because of decay, and impaction of the 3rd molar on one side.
im terrified but ive had enough. i have an appointment with my regular doctor to see if i can get some Ativan. my friend gave me some for my consultation and after getting rid of the anxiety that way i would have let them go ahead with the x rays etc.
My appointment is Friday at 12:30 i just cant deal with the pain, swelling, inflamation and time off of work because i didnt take care of my teeth.
ill let you all know how it turns out and im sure after reading all the posts here ill be fine.
i just wanted to add a note after posting this.. im not a little wimp hiding in a corner, i work on fire trucks, industrial equipment and high voltage electrical systems.. but this one thing can bring me to my knees.. so if you're someone like me reading this its time to get over it. and get the work done. i know it sucks its not fun and it sucks again. but just do it. the pain, discomfort, swelling, infections and taking days off work because you have a bad tooth or teeth.. get over it.
I was told some 14 years ago after breaking a tooth that i needed a root canal and to have my lower wisdom teeth removed. No Problem. Well there was a problem after i got in the char to have the root canal done i was holding the assitants hand and hurting her and shaking uncontrollably. I ended up in the hall outside the office shaking and crying..
moving ahead years later to the last year or so. well my wisdom teeth came in. top ones are good, bottom ones well one is impacted but both sides caused decay and breaking of both teeth in front of the 3rd molars. I managed through pain and infections never wanting to go to the dentist because i was too afraid. the last two weeks have brought infections, extreme pain and a trip to my local office. after taking 2 courses of antibiotics and marginal results i have elected to have my oral surgeon remove 6 teeth from my lower jaw. all teeth are being removed because of decay, and impaction of the 3rd molar on one side.
im terrified but ive had enough. i have an appointment with my regular doctor to see if i can get some Ativan. my friend gave me some for my consultation and after getting rid of the anxiety that way i would have let them go ahead with the x rays etc.
My appointment is Friday at 12:30 i just cant deal with the pain, swelling, inflamation and time off of work because i didnt take care of my teeth.
ill let you all know how it turns out and im sure after reading all the posts here ill be fine.
i just wanted to add a note after posting this.. im not a little wimp hiding in a corner, i work on fire trucks, industrial equipment and high voltage electrical systems.. but this one thing can bring me to my knees.. so if you're someone like me reading this its time to get over it. and get the work done. i know it sucks its not fun and it sucks again. but just do it. the pain, discomfort, swelling, infections and taking days off work because you have a bad tooth or teeth.. get over it.
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