Things seem to be going wrong for me

[happydancyfeet]

I just knew things were going too well for me. I survived my first appointment to have 3 teeth extracted, and the second one recently to have one filling, another tooth extracted and some deep cleaning.
I had the tooth, to the left of my upper front filled on the 23rd Nov , but it has been very painful for the last 8 hours, not a continual pain..... more of a quick, sharp pain just now and then.
I have been so careful ie, not biting/chewing on it, have used sensodyne toothpaste and chlorhexidine mouthwash ( I was initially scared to brush). The gum seems to have receded more since I had it filled. I have a horrible taste in my mouth.....it feels like a frothy substance ? and my mouth is dry ( dont know if thats down to the painkillers and diazepam i've had to take) I also get, what I can only describe as an involuntary bite??
I'm trying sooooo hard to continue with my dental treatment but feel like I'm fighting a losing battle. I'm really at my wits end now and feel that I just want them all extracted and be done with it. Thats if I make it through xmas and new year

 

[happydancyfeet]

Grrrrrrrr why arent these tablets working...... I should be in a deep sleep by now.

 

[vicki]

Sorry to hear that things aren't going so well

You've done fantastically well to get this far. I know it's not easy but you probably need to give things a bit of time maybe?

The dryness in your mouth could be the painkillers (depending on which ones you're taking), some do make your mouth dry - like anything containing codeine for instance. It's nothing to worry about though - it wears off as the effects of the drug do . Maybe try drinking something if it's not too uncomfortable?

I'm sure you're not fighting a losing battle - you've probably done the hardest part by having the extractions, fillings and all the rest of it - that's not something I could ever do in a million years!

Hope you feel better soon.

 

[freakout]

Hi Happy I hope you are doing alot better. I can really empathize with you. I had a filling 2 weeks ago, but it was deep and the dentist said it may not work and a root canal may be needed. Long story short it didn't work. I had a root canal 2 days ago. I was really scared, but the whole left side of my face hurt and I felt like garbage for a week and a half so I went ahead with the RCT. I do feel bettter, the tooth does hurt, but not my whole face. I clench my teeth at night so it is probably aggravaiting the tooth, but in the long run I am glad I had it done. (I need another root canal on a tooth that isn't bothering me, and I am sure I will panic again when the appointment comes up LOL) Don't give up now, you have come so far If the tooth continues to bother you go back and have it checked. I suffered for a week and a half, because I was too afraid he would say I needed a root canal, but I am so glad I had the courage to tell him the tooth was hurting, because he was able to help.

Best of Luck Den

 

[happydancyfeet]

Thanks for your replies vicki and freakout,

Well, I rang my dentist this morning to explain things and asked for an appointment asap. She was under the impression that i had already been sent one!!! The dentist was busy so the nurse rang me back and asked "what do you want helen to do??"

I just want to be out of this pain..... so far, ibuprofen has not worked, nor dihydrocodeine.... nor the diazepam!!!... It is not sensitive to hot/cold...... but the gum is receding further up, so maybe the nerve is exposed??? I'm sure the gum disease is spreading rapidly tho. I really just want them all out now...asap

I've tried ringing private dentists in the area but they dont have appointments till end of january. I will have to look further afield.......anything to get out of this pain.....and I cant take any more pain relief for hours yet.

I really cant go back and have it checked, not without sedation. I've gotten so wound up that I cant even have the impressions done without sedation, for fear that this other tooth will break. I'm not ready to try just a local if that happens.

Why cant they do impressions while i'm under iv? I can still communicate with them cant I?? That way, if it breaks they could just extract it.
Looks like i wont begoing anywhere over the festive season

 

[freakout]

Hi Happy-I can also relate with calling the office. When I was having problems, (pain, swelling, fever, and feeling like garbage) I tried to go in. The receptionist didn't give me a chance to explain all that was wrong, just the pain and swelling, she said the swelling was from the injections and that I should apply moist heat. When I said I had been doing that, she said well I could see him as a walk in, but they were very busy and I would have to wait several hours, in other words don't come in. So I suffered until my next appointment. I have been having problems with the antibiotic he prescribed, but I am trying to stomach it because I do not want to have to call the office. Great dentist, but need better receptionists.

 

[gumgirl]

Hi Happy - just wondering if things were any better this evening?? Sounds like you're having a really tough time of it. I do hope the pain relief has kicked in for you.

 

[happydancyfeet]

hI GUMGIRL,

Well, the pain finally went off a bit around 7.30 this evening and i've managed to get 3 hours sleep. So far so good............managed to talk them into giving me an appointment next week for iv sedation again. Will probably end up having this one taken out too

 

[James]

Are you feeling a bit better now, happy? Sometimes a bit of sleep can go a long way. I am glad that you have an appointment for next week. Sometimes the pain can be a bit tolerable if you know that steps are being taken and there is some light at the end of the tunnel.

Good luck. I hope you feel better.

-James

 

[lotus]

Hi happy!

Just hope you are feeling a little better, and glad you've managed to get an appointment for next week - it can be easier to deal with the pain if you know there's some relief in the immediate future.

Sorry to hear things aren't the best right now!

Sending good thoughts your way!

Lotus

 

[happydancyfeet]

Thank you all so much for your support and best wishes.

I got a full nights sleep and feel better. Fingers crossed the pain stays away, as , any niggle I get sets of the panic attacks.
Looks like I'll have another gap at the front over the holidays tho (i'll only have 3 upper front teeth) so no smiling for me. I guess its easier to hide my teeth than to hide the pain tho

 

[gumgirl]

So glad you got a decent night's sleep, happy. I hope the same will happen again tonight. That's fab that you've got an appointment for next week, and grand that they'll be sedating you. Let us know how you are through the week.

 

[happydancyfeet]

Thanks lotus (sorry, i seemed to have missed your post and not replied)
My appointment is wednesday and i have woke today with a very sore throat and it hurts to swallow. I think I'll have to ring and check whether its ok to go through with sedation

 

[happydancyfeet]

My appointment is getting closer I seem to be freaking out more this time.... i thought it might get a bit easier? At the moment i really dont feel that i can do it, and i'm seriously thinking about having the rest of my teeth extracted under a G.A .....i know the waiting list will be lengthy but i'm prepared to have it done privately. But where do I start?

 

[freakout]

Happy-Believe I know what you are going through, but please try to keep the teeth that you can. I have lost all of my top teeth (due to an accident) and 2/3 of my bottom (due to avoiding the dentist). I have been told by numerous people to try to keep the bottom ones that I have, because the denture for the bottom is very troublesome. I know the fear of having work, but in the long run it will be worth it. I had one root canal, and will need another in the very near future. I do not look forward to it, but I will do everything I can to save the tooth if possible, even though I am terrified . I like you have thought of just removing them all, but I know that I will be sorry. Hang in there

 

[happydancyfeet]

I just cant see the point in trying to keep them, I've had a filling done and i'm scared to bite or chew on it incase it comes out which would mean an emergency appointment and no sedation. So i'm not eating much at all and losing weight which i cant afford to do. (im only seven and a half stone) My fears are so deep rooted. I just cant see the point in having any more fillings. I have gum disease too, so why go through all this treatment when they can only save my teeth for about 5 years anyway.

 

[gumgirl]

happy - how are you doing??
I think your appointment is for tomorrow? And will you get sedation? Thinking of you

 

[happydancyfeet]

It is tomorrow for sedation, not sure if she will take the tooth out that she filled a few weeks ago. It has settled a wee bit but still niggles. I'm going to ask her to take the lower front two out as they are loose and i cant eat. I'll just stay at home over xmas and new year as I will have another gap. I'm hoping too, that they will do the impressions while i'm under, I've made enquiries and been told that this possible. (she said this wasnt possible). But fingers crossed.

 

[gumgirl]

Wishing you all the best for tomorrow, happy
I really hope your experience of sedation is like mine: 10 seconds and then you'll be out of it. You will be in my thoughts.

 

[happydancyfeet]

Thank you gumgirl, I really appreciate your reply