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patrickfraser

patrickfraser

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Just posting this for a little sympathy. I went to the dentist today for a cleaning and ended up getting periodontal surgery. My mouth is in major pain but I think my codeine's kicking in. Thank you, Jesus! I won't get into how they "abused" me, but I for sure wasn't expecting to spend 4 1/2 hours in the chair. :eek:

 
for my oral surgery...he prescribed vicadin.... :turned:

wish you all the best in your recovery! -Andrew ..........make sure you do more of this :tooth: :tooth: :tooth:

 
sueb4653 said:
eeek you get gum grafts?

they hurt
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You got it! That was AFTER they got done with the other stuff. I had a bony protrusion from a recent tooth removal removed and also retreatment for a missing filling and to get to it, had to cut through the gums and "extend" the root by grinding down bone. This :poop: hurts more than an extraction or root canal! Thanks for the sympathy, everyone. I'm feeling better already...until it the codeine wears off and starts to hurt again. :lol:

 
patrickfraser said:
You got it! That was AFTER they got done with the other stuff. I had a bony protrusion from a recent tooth removal removed and also retreatment for a missing filling and to get to it, had to cut through the gums and "extend" the root by grinding down bone. This :poop: hurts more than an extraction or root canal! Thanks for the sympathy, everyone. I'm feeling better already...until it the codeine wears off and starts to hurt again. :lol:
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:yawn: I'm going next month. Why did you have gum grafts? I've been pretty lucky when it comes to teeth. I've never had a cavity or anything. Worried that may be changing. But I was always told my gums were receding. Was always mentioned briefly, but was never told what to do except not brush hard, which I don't do. As an adult I went to the dentist yearly, but lately it's been at least four years. I noticed the other day that my gums had receded so far that I could see the roots of a molar :ninja: So yeah I made an appointment. I hate the dentist.

 
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I don't have as bad a problem as you guys (or much of a problem at all) but at my last appointment the dentist started scraping like #### on my teeth, which was the equivalent of nails on a chalkboard+pain to me. I don't see how that helps my enamel at all.

 
sinensispsyched said:
I don't have as bad a problem as you guys (or much of a problem at all) but at my last appointment the dentist started scraping like #### on my teeth, which was the equivalent of nails on a chalkboard+pain to me. I don't see how that helps my enamel at all.
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i hate that too

hearing about oral surgery just makes me wanna throw up!! it's so gross :(

 
sinensispsyched said:
I don't have as bad a problem as you guys (or much of a problem at all) but at my last appointment the dentist started scraping like #### on my teeth, which was the equivalent of nails on a chalkboard+pain to me. I don't see how that helps my enamel at all.
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I always wondered that myself. I've had no dental issues. Not even sure if what I am describing now is a big issue yet as I am no dentist. Guess we will see.

 
I have not had a cavity in years. It seems previous dental work failing is my problem. I think half of what the dentist does is for job security and to keep you coming back. I don't see how boring a large hole in a tooth and filling it is any better than leaving a tiny cavity alone. Oh well, that's why they're the Dr, right? I also can't stand the scraping.

 
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One time, while she was scraping, she caught the edge of my gun! That is the worst experience yet (besides all the bizarre things they put on your teeth during a check up).

On a separate note, I also hate it when a hairdresser makes my head move to the right position by yanking on my hair. :eek:fftopic:

However, patrickfraser, I hope that your recovery is fast without much pain.

 
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Scott: Nobody likes to go to the dentist. I hope this experience doesn't make you so shy of the dental chair that you avoid going when you might really need to go again. Happy healing! :helpsmilie:

 

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