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DDK
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I am getting a lower 2nd molar removed. It is a a failed root canal. Had it done about 18 years ago and now it has to go. I have always had an oral surgeon, but my dentist is confident she can get it out. I am terrified. This is a new dentist at the office I go to. Never had work done by her. No trust built yet, although I did explain all of my concerns. I wanted to go to my oral surgeon who had previously pulled the molar next to it. He knows me and my fears. He is not on my insurance plan but I could afford to pay out of pocket. My spouse said absolutely not and to quit being such a baby.
Tomorrow morning I go to get it extracted. Anxiety galore! And I am smoking like a fiend... tried to slow down, but anxiety has me smoking way more than normal. Worried about the crown shattering, worried about the roots shattering and coming out in pieces, worried about a gum flap and bone removal.. basically worst case. And of course the dreaded dry socket. I know it's rare, but 1. I smoke, 2. It's a lower molar - non wisdom, 3. It was infected, on my 2nd round of antibiotics and still have a little swelling and some throbbing pain 4. Failed root canal meaning more likely to break 5. And not able to get numb from infection.
Any insight would be so helpful.. as I dont get it from my spouse. He thinks it is "absolutely ridiculous I am acting like this.. afterall it's just a tooth..."
Eternally grateful for any and all advice or reassurance.
Tomorrow morning I go to get it extracted. Anxiety galore! And I am smoking like a fiend... tried to slow down, but anxiety has me smoking way more than normal. Worried about the crown shattering, worried about the roots shattering and coming out in pieces, worried about a gum flap and bone removal.. basically worst case. And of course the dreaded dry socket. I know it's rare, but 1. I smoke, 2. It's a lower molar - non wisdom, 3. It was infected, on my 2nd round of antibiotics and still have a little swelling and some throbbing pain 4. Failed root canal meaning more likely to break 5. And not able to get numb from infection.
Any insight would be so helpful.. as I dont get it from my spouse. He thinks it is "absolutely ridiculous I am acting like this.. afterall it's just a tooth..."
Eternally grateful for any and all advice or reassurance.