
RustyRebecca
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Hi everyone.
I have posted before about problems with having my bridges removed and then not being able to get used to a false tooth plate (which I now never wear).
I have had a lot of work done on my teeth and suffered extreme levels of anxiety having it done (I have never got used to it). But despite all this work (mostly on my front teeth) I had to have my bridges removed because I risked losing my front teeth. Now I have gaps quite close to the front and am very self conscious. I don't smile. But my dentist won't do anything to make my teeth look better until I have a curved root removed which is UR5. He said this had to be done and healed first before he does new bridges (or flexible false teeth) and makes my two front teeth better with crowns.
I saw an oral surgeon and she said this curved root won't be easy to remove. She said if it isn't done properly, as it is close to my sinus, when I drink, liquid could come out of my nostril! Nice thought, eh?
So this procedure will take about 40 mins or so, will involve drilling, putting a flap of skin over it and stitches. She warned me of pain afterwards and to rest.
This is the hardest I have ever had done. I had stitches once before through a traumatic removal (do I have any teeth left?!) and ended up with a dry socket which was very painful indeed.
But it is the procedure. The last time at the dentist I had a panic attack and he had to stop for me to walk around a bit. I went straight into flight/fright and was shaking from head to foot. And that was a nothing procedure compared to this.
I can't get up during this procedure. She advised me to take stronger diazepam of 5mg (I asked for IV sedation, she doesn't do it). But too much diazepam makes me spaced out and ironically (through fear of losing control) actually makes me anxious. But if I don't have it done, my front teeth won't be worked on and I will remain unable to smile.
I am very anxious about this next week, I don't know how I will get through this, from the numbing (that always makes me anxious, again the losing control bit) drilling, stitching...the lot, as I will have no control and just wanted to share this in case anyone may understand/help. Thank you.
I have posted before about problems with having my bridges removed and then not being able to get used to a false tooth plate (which I now never wear).
I have had a lot of work done on my teeth and suffered extreme levels of anxiety having it done (I have never got used to it). But despite all this work (mostly on my front teeth) I had to have my bridges removed because I risked losing my front teeth. Now I have gaps quite close to the front and am very self conscious. I don't smile. But my dentist won't do anything to make my teeth look better until I have a curved root removed which is UR5. He said this had to be done and healed first before he does new bridges (or flexible false teeth) and makes my two front teeth better with crowns.
I saw an oral surgeon and she said this curved root won't be easy to remove. She said if it isn't done properly, as it is close to my sinus, when I drink, liquid could come out of my nostril! Nice thought, eh?
So this procedure will take about 40 mins or so, will involve drilling, putting a flap of skin over it and stitches. She warned me of pain afterwards and to rest.
This is the hardest I have ever had done. I had stitches once before through a traumatic removal (do I have any teeth left?!) and ended up with a dry socket which was very painful indeed.
But it is the procedure. The last time at the dentist I had a panic attack and he had to stop for me to walk around a bit. I went straight into flight/fright and was shaking from head to foot. And that was a nothing procedure compared to this.
I can't get up during this procedure. She advised me to take stronger diazepam of 5mg (I asked for IV sedation, she doesn't do it). But too much diazepam makes me spaced out and ironically (through fear of losing control) actually makes me anxious. But if I don't have it done, my front teeth won't be worked on and I will remain unable to smile.
I am very anxious about this next week, I don't know how I will get through this, from the numbing (that always makes me anxious, again the losing control bit) drilling, stitching...the lot, as I will have no control and just wanted to share this in case anyone may understand/help. Thank you.