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Nicci
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- Sep 21, 2016
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I have a RCT booked for January.
I wanted to put it off as I had a filling on that tooth in June and it took months to settle, so I didn't want to mess around with it before Christmas when the practice is closed for a long period.
The cost alone has depressed me, £1300 just for a RCT and a crown, (that's the "from" fee.. so it could be higher).
I told someone and they told me not to do it as they usually fail..
Pulling it out is only £122 and it's done with (it's a visible tooth , but only with a v large smile!)
I have never spent such a high amount on myself.. I don't drink, smoke, go out, so I can't cut back on anything either.
I'm trying to convince myself I will try my best but I fear this will be the tipping point and put me back to square one.
I can cope with check-ups, x-rays, fillings but nothing more.. sitting through a lengthy appointment (multiple fillings) was what started all this.
The jaw pain from holding my mouth open for so long becomes unbearable, to the point I can barely open wide enough.
The lack of control - so sedation won't help.
The nausea..
I'm terrified.
Added to that, yesterday and today it's started to twinge, so I know I can't back out. I'm scared of it flaring up/ hurting all night long and I end up going in after a sleepless night and end up feeling out of it or nauseated from lack of sleep(!). I'm filled with worry.
I'm hoping I can take headphones, try and breathe deep and all that..
But what will get me through?
I wanted to put it off as I had a filling on that tooth in June and it took months to settle, so I didn't want to mess around with it before Christmas when the practice is closed for a long period.
The cost alone has depressed me, £1300 just for a RCT and a crown, (that's the "from" fee.. so it could be higher).
I told someone and they told me not to do it as they usually fail..
Pulling it out is only £122 and it's done with (it's a visible tooth , but only with a v large smile!)
I have never spent such a high amount on myself.. I don't drink, smoke, go out, so I can't cut back on anything either.
I'm trying to convince myself I will try my best but I fear this will be the tipping point and put me back to square one.
I can cope with check-ups, x-rays, fillings but nothing more.. sitting through a lengthy appointment (multiple fillings) was what started all this.
The jaw pain from holding my mouth open for so long becomes unbearable, to the point I can barely open wide enough.
The lack of control - so sedation won't help.
The nausea..
I'm terrified.
Added to that, yesterday and today it's started to twinge, so I know I can't back out. I'm scared of it flaring up/ hurting all night long and I end up going in after a sleepless night and end up feeling out of it or nauseated from lack of sleep(!). I'm filled with worry.
I'm hoping I can take headphones, try and breathe deep and all that..
But what will get me through?