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Related: Culture Forums, Support Forumsi'm a bit of a mess today, i need some sympathy
broke a tooth on friday, went in for the temp crown today. the novocaine makes me sick to my stomach and they found not only a cavity but a sinus infection as well. and the bill was $640 with insurance >_<
oh, and i'm drooling all over myself.
Denninmi
(6,581 posts)fizzgig
(24,146 posts)how've you been?
grasswire
(50,130 posts)Except the ding to your wallet.
It's a good thing they found the sinus infection now. Did you get antibiotics for that?
I hope you are comfortable soon!
fizzgig
(24,146 posts)glad he was able to save me a trip to the clinic. didn't even know i had one but he found it on the xray. they gave me ammoxicillin, so i'm in for more belly discomfort, but i'd rather have that than face discomfort.
i'm going in the day before thanksgiving for the permanent crown and they said i should be fine for thanksgiving dinner.
Xyzse
(8,217 posts)I know how that feels...
Oie, I now have 4 crowns in 5 years.
It is not pleasant.
fizzgig
(24,146 posts)i was really anxious at the dentist's office even though i've never had a bad experience there. i'm planning on soft foods for the next few days.
Xyzse
(8,217 posts)I think he took and gave me two crowns instead of just one.
I had a problem with one of my teeth, I don't feel anything on the other one, he just said it was dead, and went at it.
MiddleFingerMom
(25,163 posts)Last edited Tue Nov 5, 2013, 04:56 PM - Edit history (1)
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... for my mouth" and I had to have 6 of them(!!!) pulled -- 3 on each side.
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The dentist pulled one side one week and the other side the next week. That first week, even
with half my whole face numbed up with novocaine, I was so miserable that MiddleFingerMomMom
took me to this big ice cream place for an ENORMOUS thick chocolate milk shake.
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I got my shake and we sat at a table and started talking. All of a sudden MFMMom started
laughing uncontrollably and couldn't stop. I was looking weirdly down towards the straw
because, though I was sucking for all I was worth it, that milkshake was too thick to come out.
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So I thought.
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In actuality, that shake was going straight from that straw to the other side of my mouth
and drool-CASCADING down my absolutely benumbed chin.
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Sorry you're having such a terrible day.
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fizzgig
(24,146 posts)thanks for lightening up my day a bit
WinkyDink
(51,311 posts)a kennedy
(29,696 posts)a $4000.00 bill is to be expected, with half of the money paid before the dentist even starts. We don't have dental insurance. But he's got to get it done. I think we're going to have to take out a loan for the pre-payment, and then just pay it off month by month. D*mn.
i am so sorry.
i'm lucky to have dental or the bill would have been about $1,100. i just bit the bullet and put in on the credit card, which i only got for unforeseen medical expenses.
i'm lucky with my dentist that there is no pre-payment required.
good luck to you.
a kennedy
(29,696 posts)Behind the Aegis
(53,975 posts)I am holding off on dental work because I am over my insurance limit. Smoking, a love of Coke (the soda, not the drug) and bulimia have done a number on my teeth. The Novocain also messes with my stomach, but if I have a LITTLE bit of bread in my stomach, it doesn't bother me as much. I also make them use the gas...best $75 I spend.
But, hey, at least they found the infection. That could have become real ugly, real quick.
As for the drooling...enjoy it. LOL!
fizzgig
(24,146 posts)and my doc said the dreaded word 'root canal'. don't know why none of this was caught when i had my cleaning in june, i'm a bit irritated by that.
yeah, sinus infections are no fun. i'll eat something in a bit, my stomach is so upset right now.
Behind the Aegis
(53,975 posts)Don't worry about a root canal. It so isn't what it used to be. I had two, it took 25 minutes, mainly because it took so long to drain the infection. If it is on back teeth, that is a little more labor intensive, but the entire process is very different now. I didn't have a bit of pain during or after the procedure! It is possible it wasn't caught in your earlier cleaning because it wasn't there or was just forming. Of course, it might have been missed. I always look at my xrays and have them explained to me. They just loves me! Well, they actually do but it is because I bring baked goods and jambalaya.
I am sorry your stomach is so upset. I really do hate that when I come home from a dental appointment.
ETA: The drugs after a root canal are awesome!
fizzgig
(24,146 posts)dairy definitely does not sound good, i'm leaning toward ramen. terrible for you but it's about the only option i have.
doc gave me vicodin but pain killers also upset my stomach.
i told you i was a mess
Behind the Aegis
(53,975 posts)What about soup? It is warm, liquid, and easy to keep down (it can settle your stomach). Try some Jewish penicillin (a.k.a. chicken noodle soup).
You are a mess...bless your heart.
fizzgig
(24,146 posts)butternut squash and beef stew, both too rich. didn't get crackers, either. i'm going to make my husband make another grocery run when he wakes up from his nap. a nap sounds like a nice thing right now, i hardly ever nap but i don't think it'll be a problem today.
you are so sweet, btw
Behind the Aegis
(53,975 posts)Tomato, chicken noodle, or another type of broth soup will help settle your stomach. The crackers help too, but if you get a soup in high sodium, get salt-free crackers. Yeah, send hubby out for some other types of soups. Naps are nice, I take one everyday! They are actually very good for you. If you can't nap, just relax a bit.
Thanks for calling me sweet a nice thing after my day. I tend to be real sensitive to dental issues because I have lots of them, so I don't sympathize with you, I can empathize.
Been there, done it, got the t-shirt, and drooled all over it!
Take care.
Oh, and BTW, yes, once the permanent crown goes in, you can eat anything pretty quickly afterwards (personal note: avoid ice (for a couple of days) if you chew it...I almost wrecked mine by chewing ice. Ooops.
fizzgig
(24,146 posts)but i did have one bright spot today, i got to see cute pharmacy guy
Behind the Aegis
(53,975 posts)...for rubbing it in my face! I didn't get to see no cute pharmacy dude! When you go back, get an extra look for me.
In_The_Wind
(72,300 posts)fizzgig
(24,146 posts)my husband had the day off work and i figured he'd take care of me, but he's dead asleep.
i am full of first world problems today.
In_The_Wind
(72,300 posts)They look at him with puppy-dog eyes.
He should be taking care of you.
fizzgig
(24,146 posts)i'll give him another hour, it think 2.5 hour is sufficient for a nap.
i do have to be careful when i wake him, he's accidentally popped me in the face a few times.
In_The_Wind
(72,300 posts)I almost got a black-eye sleeping next to a restless sleeper.
I put two pillows between us most of the time.
CaliforniaPeggy
(149,681 posts)You WILL get well, but in the meantime, it's no fun, not one bit...
There are some good suggestions in here, and I hope they will help you feel better, sweetie...
I HATE drooling on myself!
fizzgig
(24,146 posts)i'll get through it. it's very rare that i don't feel well like this, so i guess i was due.
bigwillq
(72,790 posts)And I don't have a broken tooth. At least you had an excuse!
Feel better.
and good to see you
watch the sky
(129 posts)but dental issues are especially painful. Try to get plenty of rest and take care of yourself.
fizzgig
(24,146 posts)i haven't had much major dental work done, so i'm not used to the discomfort.
elleng
(131,072 posts)fizzgig
(24,146 posts)but my mouth is starting to ache again. i'm so pitiful
fizzgig
(24,146 posts)i'm hoping it knocks the pain down because i don't want to take another pain killer
Scuba
(53,475 posts)i'm hoping to bounce back pretty quickly. we'll see.
a la izquierda
(11,797 posts)I hate mouth madness. I have enormous sinuses and they make my teeth hurt all the time. It sucks. I hope you feel better right quick.
fizzgig
(24,146 posts)i'm just glad he caught it before it got bad.
Behind the Aegis
(53,975 posts)fizzgig
(24,146 posts)no discomfort when i woke up this morning and i made it through work no problem. i'm still having to mostly eat on one side of my mouth but the chicken noodle soup my husband made me is causing me no pain.