Playing with Great MeMe (Rob's grandmother)
The "great pain" finally reached a manageable level on Saturday night after a second antibiotic was prescribed. Today, I was able to weasel my way in to see the Endodontist. (I had an appointment for April 1 but I couldn't wait!) The endodontist prescribed a third antibiotic (stronger) to help save the bone above my tooth. He said 14 and tooth 13 are in cahoots. The endodonist checked 4 molars and he says it's 13 that's causing the infection 14 is causing other trouble! He recommended having a second apico on 13. There is a 50% chance that the apicoectomy would be successful. ugh, 50%?? I want more than 50% chance... Other options are- pull the tooth and get a bridge or pull the tooth and get an implant. None of the options are great or pain free.
My mother and husband think I should have the troubled tooth pulled and move on. I have thought about it.... There is something about having a tooth pulled that is, well, just plain scary to me. Picture drills, pliers, a whiskey bottle, you know, you've seen tooth extraction in cartoons and in old westerns. SCARY!!! Have you had a tooth pulled (other than wisdom teeth)? If you have, please tell me, was it as scary as I think it is?? It's okay to say "YES"! I need to hear the truth.
Yes, for those of you who clicked on the apicoectomy link, I know that an apicoectomy isn't a walk in the park but I've had an apicoectomy so it's "known" to me. There is a 50% chance of it being successful. I have to make a decision quickly or risk bone loss above the tooth. I have another dentist appointment tomorrow. I hope to make a decision in the next few days. I have scheduled the apicoectomy for April 2 in order the "save the date" .
Right now I need to check out some blogs! My friend and adoption pal Susan called to say 3 referrals were issued today! Yippee!! I cannot wait to read more. Details to follow.
4 comments:
Hi Candy!
I had a tooth pulled and it wasn't bad at all. I promise! :)
I know it sounds scary, but if the pain is gone forever it is so worth it.
Keep looking up.
Hilary
www.ethihopeia.com
Candy,
I have had 4 teeth pulled. I can honestly say that each time I have prepared myself for the worst and have been pleasantly surprised. 2 times is was for very infected, "dead" teeth and it was actually a relief to have the infected teeth out.
I know tooth pain is NO fun and costly. Since we started Ethiopia, my husband has had to have 6 fillings, 1 root canal and one crown...this is all without any dental insurance. PTL for a Christian dentist who gives discounts to pastors and accepts monthly payments! :-)
Praying for you.
Holly West
Candy,
The tooth pain sounds horrible! I haven't had any teeth pulled except one wisdom tooth, so I guess I can't give much advice. I hope you feel better and get it all taken care of soon!
Tisha
Candy,
I had all of my wisdom teeth cut out. Is that an option? They gave me something to knock me out while they did it. I just took pain pills everytime I could and slept as much as possible. It wasn't pleasant, but it wasn't horrible either. I'll be praying for you!
Rebecca K.
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