Guest MaryEMac Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 I've just been to the dentist because I cracked my tooth on new years eve. I was amazed, because my appointment was at 2.30 and I was back home at 3.00 after having my tooth out. You have to bear in mind that my dentist is in the next town and it takes approx 15-20 minutes to get there. MY daughter in law picked me up at 2.00, I went in just before my time and by 2.45 I was back in reception minus my tooth and £44.60. The numbness is slowly wearing off and I now have a little discomfort. I hope it heals quickly, I'm supposed to be going out for a meal on Thursday. Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacquieL Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Well done for going through with it. I would have been a hundred miles away nursing a cracked tooth. I hate going to the dentist. I hope you don't have too much discomfort and perhaps couple of brandy's should sort it out if you do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyMaz Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Ooh Mary - you're very brave. Like Jacquie I hate the dentist - what a peculiar job to have when you spend your day doing things that hurt people and getting paid! Hope you heal quickly! Maz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beth1 Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Well done ouch is indeed I have had my wisdom tooth out a couple of years ago and that hurt so I know how you are feeling. One of my fillings fell out and NYE I had a tempory one put in only for it to last 4 hours!!! Off to get it sorted next Monday afternoon, oooOoo I hate needles! Beth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Mary, that's amazing! I broke a tooth and had to have it taken out - took about an hour and a half!! The broken bit came out easy-peasy, but the rest really wanted to stay where it was! Crown was not an option (apparently) as it had broken across the root. Dentist had to keep drilling at it then breaking bits off.... remembering it now, I think I probably deserved a medal - especially since I went back to work . Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MaryEMac Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 I'm not allowed to do strenous exercise, drink hot drinks, or drink alcohol because they can cause the socket to bleed, so that's your idea up the spout Jacquie. Does cooking tea come under the heading of strenuous exercise, I wonder? Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 well done you.. i hate dentists.... don't forget to rinse with salted water... it really helps and stops it getting infected... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hali Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 oh Mary no you cant cook tea - way too strenuous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 I agree, cooking dinner tonight is not your job! Far too risky. Something soft may be in order though? And not too hot? Hope you feel better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Wolfie Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 I feel for you Mary, having had two out in the last couple of years. Just keep taking the pain killers every four hours for the next couple of days, after that you should be feeling a lot better. And definitely no tea-cooking duties! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rea Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 I'm slowly building myself up to be brave enough to phone the dentist. The colds I'gve suffered since the begining of November have given me swolllen gums and one tooth has moved, it was loose anyway. Now I cant bite. Well done you for being brave. I hope you got a sticker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hali Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 owww dear Rea dosnt sound good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsWeasley Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 I'm slowly building myself up to be brave enough to phone the dentist. Oh no, Cait keeps telling me I need to go to the dentist Just thinking about the dentist, my toothache has come back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rea Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Mines been taken out. I am so brave. Phoned on my own, went on my own. Almost forgot to breath through the injecion but once that had worked it took 3 seconds for the tooth to come away. So glad that particular horrible looking thing isnt in my mouth anymore. For anyone suffering. Do it. Make that call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 I had all 4 impacted wisdom teeth out just before Christmas a couple of years ago. Top 2 one week and bottom 2 ten days later on Christmas eve eve. I had my dinner though on Christmas day! even though it was chopped up small. You must 'sloosh' with hot salty water, it will take the discomfort out of your jaw and make it so you can open your mouth to eat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Wolfie Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Mines been taken out. I am so brave. Phoned on my own, went on my own. Almost forgot to breath through the injecion but once that had worked it took 3 seconds for the tooth to come away. So glad that particular horrible looking thing isnt in my mouth anymore. For anyone suffering. Do it. Make that call. Well done Rea - the worst bit's over! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beau Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Well done Rea! I hope you got a sticker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beth1 Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Well done Rea! Beth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hali Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 ohhh very brave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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