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Baru
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Hey guys-
So I did it. I did step 1. I went into the dentist after over 5 years today and it was the hardest thing I've done in a long time. I got so anxious waiting because I could hear the whine of the instruments as I checked in and I almost left. Somehow I managed not to but things got worse before they got better because I had a whole comprehensive exam and I had to listen as my dentist dictated notes to her assistant (tooth # needs such and such.) The list seemed to go on and on and on. And in there I heard the dreaded words: ROOT CANAL. By this point I was sweating rivers and I had to ask them to stop so I could breathe.
In summary: I need a deep cleaning because I have gum disease (hearing that was harder hitting than a root canal)
The root canal itself (which will need a crown?)
And 6-7 fillings.
My dentists recommended doing the cleaning over 2 visits, waiting a month for the gums to heal, then proceeding with the root canal. I like this plan because of the baby steps involved - I like the month break best - but I'm scared to ask for more info on these procedures.
Can someone who's gone through these things please let me know what they think of them. What to expect and how to deal with the panic of multiple visits? Also, gum disease?!? This is terrifying to me.
So I did it. I did step 1. I went into the dentist after over 5 years today and it was the hardest thing I've done in a long time. I got so anxious waiting because I could hear the whine of the instruments as I checked in and I almost left. Somehow I managed not to but things got worse before they got better because I had a whole comprehensive exam and I had to listen as my dentist dictated notes to her assistant (tooth # needs such and such.) The list seemed to go on and on and on. And in there I heard the dreaded words: ROOT CANAL. By this point I was sweating rivers and I had to ask them to stop so I could breathe.
In summary: I need a deep cleaning because I have gum disease (hearing that was harder hitting than a root canal)
The root canal itself (which will need a crown?)
And 6-7 fillings.
My dentists recommended doing the cleaning over 2 visits, waiting a month for the gums to heal, then proceeding with the root canal. I like this plan because of the baby steps involved - I like the month break best - but I'm scared to ask for more info on these procedures.
Can someone who's gone through these things please let me know what they think of them. What to expect and how to deal with the panic of multiple visits? Also, gum disease?!? This is terrifying to me.
