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Llama2022
Junior member
- Joined
- Apr 23, 2022
- Messages
- 15
- Location
- New England
Traumatized decades ago after domestic situation led to forced extractions of a number of teeth that could have been saved but “I was not worth the cost and dr was told pull them”. Ended up with four dry sockets to this day I recall smell of cloves maybe it was the medicine. I never went into a dental office again. But I did survive. By time I saw dentist they said you need all pulled and by then I was diagnosed with multiple serious health issues and it was impossible for medical and cost. Also could not have novicaine and there be issues with anesthesia etc etc. No one in all me medical teams ever discussed my oral situation despite many specialist involved in my health. Tooth crumbling front tooth broke off and I willed self to follow appt made to dentist who was so compassionate but said couldn’t extract must see oral surgeon referee so I went. This Dr made light of my health and my fears would not discuss ways to help lessen pain during extraction said it’s no big thing spoke to my Pcp knows I can’t have Reg novicaine some thing in it will affect me epinephrine. Office wasn’t wearing masks but live in high infection state and I’m high risk said no big deal, course they are masked fully in back. I’m so confused and scared. I had such good attitude and was proud of self until walking out I felt like I didn’t matter and all the fears were returning. Said nothing can prevent more dry sockets, wouldn’t tell me if could use numbing gel before needle and said this is such a simple quick thing basically embarrassing me. Can’t go elsewhere, have no dental insurance has my money I need help getting thru this, prayers, both. The original dentist said all nine need removed but medically my drs said it’s impossible at this time but let’s take care of this. I’m told I have had a lot of courage at times but I’m not with this. So I’m dealing with my extreme fear along with the medical complications and the affect could have on my health. Please help, advice words of encouragement or faith. Thank you