Aldridge
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Strange abscess (?) and utter panic UPDATED
I have always loved the fact this forum is so non-judgmental, so I am posting this knowing I won't be belittled or dismissed as a total idiot/wimp. I have a routine appointment booked for next Tuesday, but all sorts of mouth problems have kicked off, all in the same quadrant. Firstly, it feels like there might be a wisdom tooth trying to come through (but I'm not sure). The tooth next to that seems OK. The one next to that feels as if it might have lost a little bit of its 23-year-old filling (again I'm not sure). My BIG worry is:- August Bank Holiday, I stupidly burnt the gum below and behind the base of the second premolar and first molar (the one which might have lost some of the filling) in that quadrant. It was sore for a couple of days, then developed what felt like a pinhole in the centre. I've kept it clean and used Corsodyl and it's no different now to one month ago. It doesn't hurt and it doesn't seem to be draining anything. I am utterly terrified that our dentist (who isn't one for hanging around) will just say everything needs to go. I feel sick and my heart's going like a woodpecker on speed just thinking about it. I am hopeless at being assertive. Would I be within my rights to suggest trying antibiotics? What is the root canal success rate if it comes to that? I know I'm jumping the gun. I'd just like to be prepared for all scenarios. Any help gratefully received, thank you!
I have always loved the fact this forum is so non-judgmental, so I am posting this knowing I won't be belittled or dismissed as a total idiot/wimp. I have a routine appointment booked for next Tuesday, but all sorts of mouth problems have kicked off, all in the same quadrant. Firstly, it feels like there might be a wisdom tooth trying to come through (but I'm not sure). The tooth next to that seems OK. The one next to that feels as if it might have lost a little bit of its 23-year-old filling (again I'm not sure). My BIG worry is:- August Bank Holiday, I stupidly burnt the gum below and behind the base of the second premolar and first molar (the one which might have lost some of the filling) in that quadrant. It was sore for a couple of days, then developed what felt like a pinhole in the centre. I've kept it clean and used Corsodyl and it's no different now to one month ago. It doesn't hurt and it doesn't seem to be draining anything. I am utterly terrified that our dentist (who isn't one for hanging around) will just say everything needs to go. I feel sick and my heart's going like a woodpecker on speed just thinking about it. I am hopeless at being assertive. Would I be within my rights to suggest trying antibiotics? What is the root canal success rate if it comes to that? I know I'm jumping the gun. I'd just like to be prepared for all scenarios. Any help gratefully received, thank you!
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