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Dilhara
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I was scheduled for a broken tooth extraction yesterday under local anesthesia. It is an upper premolar tooth. I have requested for oral sedation as well. I have never done any extraction before and was super nervous. I was told the procedure would take an hour and that it would be a surgery of sorts because my tooth has broken off at the gumline, and only the roots now remain. I'm scared that I would feel pain during the procedure (despite anesthesia) to the extent that I feel so nauseous right now. I
was told they might make a slit to access the roots. I didn't know what to expect. I was sick with worry and so scared, my hands were shaking as I typed this. I know my fears are psychological, but I have heard so many horror stories and I couldn't seem to get myself together. @Gordon gently explained what I might expect in response to my first thread 'Broken tooth extraction' https://www.dentalfearcentral.org/forum/threads/broken-tooth-extraction.36781/post-250926
The night before the extraction, I cried in the middle of the night many times. I could not fall asleep. I had two more meltdowns while I was getting ready. I was so so scared about what I would feel and if it would stop me from going through the procedure. I knew I had to get it done because I've had an abscess on this broken tooth before, and feeling the stuff drain in your mouth is the most devastating, most insecure thing I have ever felt. I somehow made it to the dentists on my own. A kind friend took the day off for moral support and then to drive me home after. I was prescribed 4mg of Lorazapam and was instructed to drink it 45 minuted before surgery. It really helped with the anxiety! It made me feel light and I was cracking jokes and laughing with my friend. When it was my turn , I remember feeling apprehensive, but it was like all negative thoughts were blocked out. It was like magic! I felt a little wobbly on my feet too. This feels like a survival story, so here it goes. I dont remember much of the procedure, except that everything happened very quickly. I hardly felt any pain when they administered anesthesia and just sat there with my eyes closed and listened to music. They felt like rapid fire injections and I remembered feeling impressed by the speed and efficiency it was given. I felt there was a blur of activity in my mouth which involved them pushing against my retained root. It didn't hurt and with the sedative, I really didn't care. She stopped to ask if I was okay before going in for another round of pushing against the retained root. Next thing I knew , they were celebrating because the tooth was out! My dentist goes "you did so well! We have it out! You did it!" I remember feeling relife but I dont even remember feeling the tooth slide out, which was one thing I worried about. Next think I know, my broken tooth was out easy peasey in just 20 minutes! I have some minor bleeding but that's to be expected. Came home and had the best sleep! I tried eating some youghurt, but wasn't able to keep it down because I was still knocked out by the Lorazapam and I ended up throwing it up. I have woken up this morning and confirm I have an appetite back and only slightly unsteady on my feet. I had the BEST sleep. For anyone out there wondering if they can get through this, just do it! Give yourself that love you deserve! It will not hurt you!
was told they might make a slit to access the roots. I didn't know what to expect. I was sick with worry and so scared, my hands were shaking as I typed this. I know my fears are psychological, but I have heard so many horror stories and I couldn't seem to get myself together. @Gordon gently explained what I might expect in response to my first thread 'Broken tooth extraction' https://www.dentalfearcentral.org/forum/threads/broken-tooth-extraction.36781/post-250926
The night before the extraction, I cried in the middle of the night many times. I could not fall asleep. I had two more meltdowns while I was getting ready. I was so so scared about what I would feel and if it would stop me from going through the procedure. I knew I had to get it done because I've had an abscess on this broken tooth before, and feeling the stuff drain in your mouth is the most devastating, most insecure thing I have ever felt. I somehow made it to the dentists on my own. A kind friend took the day off for moral support and then to drive me home after. I was prescribed 4mg of Lorazapam and was instructed to drink it 45 minuted before surgery. It really helped with the anxiety! It made me feel light and I was cracking jokes and laughing with my friend. When it was my turn , I remember feeling apprehensive, but it was like all negative thoughts were blocked out. It was like magic! I felt a little wobbly on my feet too. This feels like a survival story, so here it goes. I dont remember much of the procedure, except that everything happened very quickly. I hardly felt any pain when they administered anesthesia and just sat there with my eyes closed and listened to music. They felt like rapid fire injections and I remembered feeling impressed by the speed and efficiency it was given. I felt there was a blur of activity in my mouth which involved them pushing against my retained root. It didn't hurt and with the sedative, I really didn't care. She stopped to ask if I was okay before going in for another round of pushing against the retained root. Next thing I knew , they were celebrating because the tooth was out! My dentist goes "you did so well! We have it out! You did it!" I remember feeling relife but I dont even remember feeling the tooth slide out, which was one thing I worried about. Next think I know, my broken tooth was out easy peasey in just 20 minutes! I have some minor bleeding but that's to be expected. Came home and had the best sleep! I tried eating some youghurt, but wasn't able to keep it down because I was still knocked out by the Lorazapam and I ended up throwing it up. I have woken up this morning and confirm I have an appetite back and only slightly unsteady on my feet. I had the BEST sleep. For anyone out there wondering if they can get through this, just do it! Give yourself that love you deserve! It will not hurt you!
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