Petrified 25 year okd

[Averyscaredpatient]

I have a long history of dental anxiety ever since I can remember. I’ve had fillings and 3 teeth removed (2 for braces) but most were done with gas and air due to my anxiety. Since Covid ive got a new nhs dentist who is lovely and listens to me, though I’ve never had to have any work carried out by him. For a few appointments he was keeping an eye on a particular tooth as he didn’t want to give me a filling if I didn’t need it. He decided that a filling wasn’t needed as the xrays hadn’t changed. Last night I felt something sharp, I think the tooth he was referring to (a molar second from the back) has broken. It feels like a whole corner has broken off, and I can see the inside of the tooth. I don’t have any pain though. I’m going to call my dentist this morning but I was wondering if anyone had any idea what they will do with it? I know I’ve had fillings before but I really don’t think I could sit through a root canal. I would rather have it out. Thanks

 

[Averyscaredpatient]

Update: I just need a filling which is being done tomorrow. I’m absolutely petrified, even though I remember when I last had it done it was fine. I suppose it’s the fear of the unknown since forgetting. I keep telling myself that this time tomorrow it will be done and I have sat through fillings before and I will be able to do it again.

 

[Gordon]

That's weird, I didn't see your post on 5th... Guy Fawkes must have hidden it

How did you get on today?

 

[Averyscaredpatient]

@Gordon maybe! So the filling turned out to be quite big. They were getting very near the nerve and there seemed to be a bit of decay left. They said they have tried to enclose any remaining decay and hope it doesn’t spread, otherwise it’s a root canal job. I really hope whatever they have done works. For now the filling feels quite foreign and big, I’m hoping it’ll feel normal soon. Im too scared to eat on it at the moment. Its the first time ive had a composite filing too.

 

[Gordon]

Composite sets as soon as the blue light hits it, so it's fine to eat on when you get home.
If the decay is sealed up, then it can't progress so it should be fine. Fingers crossed for you.