today is the day (gulp)

[HMB]

I am having RCT this afternoon and I don't ever remember feeling so scared... literally shaking. It was my choice (well, to be honest not much of a choice - extraction or RCT and everything I researched said it was better to try to save the tooth than lose it). Luckily I can afford to do so (the cost is nearly as terrifying as the thought of the treatment). If anyone has any words of wisdom (geddit ) on how I can get through the next few hours without curling up in a ball and crying, and what to expect when I do come out of the treatment, that would be really welcome. Any distractions greatly appreciated.

 

[HMB]

So it is done, and I am ashamed to say I cried a lot. It wasn't the dentist's fault, but just the fear and the unrelenting treatment measures tipped me over. My mouth is starting to come back to life and I has a feeling that means I don't think I will ever want to eat again. Is there anyone out there who can reassure me that this was all worth it?

 

[nutzforcats]

glad you were brave and went through with it, i've had two and i wasn't sure i could get through them but i did. My root canals' have been fine for 5 and 8 years so i know it was worth the fear, no issues, although one of my crowns' needs redoing next week due to a space where bacteria can get into- i keep telling myself i can do it but my mind isn't sure?? i have to pay $1400 as well, which i didn't need right now, that part is also stressful. Just go slow with eating, try softer food first and work your way back to normal food. You did it and be proud that you did.

 

[HMB]

@nutzforcats , thank you for responding. It was an experience that I'm not sure I would want to go through again, and I'm in the settling down process (although I am a bit concerned that the filling might be a bit high). If it keeps me going for the best part of the next decade, I will be happy with that.

Sorry to hear that you have to have a crown replacement - as you say, a lot of the stress of the treatment (and wondering if it is worth it) is down to having to find a way to finance it.