Numb...
Thursday, March 17, 2005 by Matchbook | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
...from having 6 cavities and one root canal done today. I insisted since half of my face was 'dead' that he might as well do the rest while 'in there'. Aside from a nice cup of tea [of three] and rinsing mouth with warm liquids, any good remedies to help that freeze, that seems to stay in place for a day, disappear more quickly?
Bebi Bulma
Reply #3 Thursday, March 17, 2005 4:51 PM
Reply #3 Thursday, March 17, 2005 4:51 PM
That feeling sucks...having half of your face numb. I've had 5/6 cavities filled in the past 3 weeks, gotta have 2 root canals (one on the 30th during spring break 
) and then another cavity filled (right next to one of the root canals). I never really tried to get the numbness to go away...never thought about it actually. 
Maybe try to massage your face or something? LOL
I've never had a root canal done before (have to go to a specialist) is it really that bad?
) and then another cavity filled (right next to one of the root canals). I never really tried to get the numbness to go away...never thought about it actually. 
Maybe try to massage your face or something? LOLI've never had a root canal done before (have to go to a specialist) is it really that bad?
Matchbook
Reply #4 Thursday, March 17, 2005 5:17 PM
Reply #4 Thursday, March 17, 2005 5:17 PM
Root canal? I've had 3. I think the idea bothers me more than the actual procedure. They had to drill a hole in the top/BACK of the tooth, fill with an antiseptic then place a temporary 'plug' in there for a week. Upon return then remove the plug, wash it out, 'file' the inside of the tooth well [from the back, remember?] and give it a general good scrub/sometimes drilling. From there I think they just fill with [whatever] and close 'er up. The idea of these metal files, hooks, pins, drills running at a very high RPM *shudder* bothers me more. lol
lol
Bebi Bulma
Reply #5 Thursday, March 17, 2005 5:21 PM
Reply #5 Thursday, March 17, 2005 5:21 PM
Yeah what's with the weird metal pin thingie they put in there after they're done drilling to put in the filling? Hold the tooth in place or something? I don't remember that with my other fillings (that was many years ago though). That contraption is scary. 
But after the root canal gotta get a crown put on. Not really sure what I'm in for but it's enough to freak me out...it sounds so awful and dooming. *low pain tolerance*
I don't remember that with my other fillings (that was many years ago though). That contraption is scary. 
But after the root canal gotta get a crown put on. Not really sure what I'm in for but it's enough to freak me out...it sounds so awful and dooming. *low pain tolerance*
Sleeping Dragon
Reply #6 Thursday, March 17, 2005 5:26 PM
Reply #6 Thursday, March 17, 2005 5:26 PM
One time I counted seven "things" hanging out of my mouth, three of which were fingers from 3 different hands. My mouth is not that big.
markdotnet
Reply #7 Thursday, March 17, 2005 6:03 PM
Reply #7 Thursday, March 17, 2005 6:03 PM
As long as we're reliving dental stories I have one to add too. I was a sophomore in high school when I had my three wisdom teeth pulled. All three were F.B.I (Full Blown Impacted). Ick. I went in and they put me under to pull them.
For some reason, halfway through the operation, I woke up from the anesthesia. I was numbed up to the bejesus belt and still quite loopy. All I really remember was the doctor saying "He's waking up" and then the nurse stretching across my face to up the anesthetic. While she was leaning over me, I remember trying to tell her how much I loved her. Then I started cackling laughter. I was out about two seconds later.
That's a story I'm not too proud of, but it's still kinda funny.
For some reason, halfway through the operation, I woke up from the anesthesia. I was numbed up to the bejesus belt and still quite loopy. All I really remember was the doctor saying "He's waking up" and then the nurse stretching across my face to up the anesthetic. While she was leaning over me, I remember trying to tell her how much I loved her. Then I started cackling laughter. I was out about two seconds later.
That's a story I'm not too proud of, but it's still kinda funny.
Chris TH
Reply #8 Thursday, March 17, 2005 6:05 PM
You must have had some interesting dreams afterwards!
Reply #8 Thursday, March 17, 2005 6:05 PM
| and then the nurse stretching across my face |
You must have had some interesting dreams afterwards!
Matchbook
Reply #10 Thursday, March 17, 2005 6:17 PM
Reply #10 Thursday, March 17, 2005 6:17 PM
A crown is nothing, really. [just expensive 
] It's more or less a 'cap' that they place overtop a tooth, as a protector for the tooth. The bad ones are root canals [and other more major dental surgeries]. Since we're sharing these stories, here's one...
3~ years ago I had the FIRST HALF of a root canal done. They drilled a hole, filled with solution, plugged 'er up and told me to come back in a week. Well.. I moved 700 miles away just a few days later and couldn't get to SEE a dentist for well over a YEAR. The 'temporary' plug held just fine, but it got infected, again so I finally made it back for an appointment where they opened it [the tooth] up again, re-cleaned it and finished the root canal procedure. All went well for weeks, months, even up to a year. One day, aside from the pain I was feeling in that area [right in the front of my mouth, upper] I noticed a small "buldge" in the gumline above the tooth. hmm.. Wasn't sure what it was; didn't call a dentist. Weeks pass. One day, that buldge decided to grow to easily 500% it's original size and by that evening had 'burst' like a bad blister or pimple. I had to spit for several minutes as it was a blood/pus solution and quite 'bitter' tasting. In any case, it was gross.
I STILL didn't go to a dentist [stubborn, eh?] More weeks pass of this 'thing' above my tooth bursting once every few days - filling up, bursting, repeat. And so on...
One day, probably months later I noticed the SAME buldge on the INSIDE of my mouth, BEHIND the tooth [in my soft palette]. When I 'pushed' it with my tongue, I felt pressure not only in the affected "root canal tooth" but that 'buldge' in the front of my mouth went out. If I pushed on the FRONT buldge, the back one went out - and so on. What was it?.. I had no idea but the very idea disturbed me so I went to the hospital [emergency] because the pain was ALSO close to totally unbearable. I was told that bacteria had 'eaten' from above that tooth, right thru the bone [and such] and into my soft palette. It was basically a hollow "tube" if you will, going from one end to the other, sealed on both eneds by a small amount of just flesh. It was so bad that EVEN IF I just 'touched' my face around my nose area I could feel immense pressure inside my mouth; in my little bacteria-filled tube. Gross.
I'm finally [after years] getting that looked after and by April 5th, it should be all fixed.
] It's more or less a 'cap' that they place overtop a tooth, as a protector for the tooth. The bad ones are root canals [and other more major dental surgeries]. Since we're sharing these stories, here's one...3~ years ago I had the FIRST HALF of a root canal done. They drilled a hole, filled with solution, plugged 'er up and told me to come back in a week. Well.. I moved 700 miles away just a few days later and couldn't get to SEE a dentist for well over a YEAR. The 'temporary' plug held just fine, but it got infected, again so I finally made it back for an appointment where they opened it [the tooth] up again, re-cleaned it and finished the root canal procedure. All went well for weeks, months, even up to a year. One day, aside from the pain I was feeling in that area [right in the front of my mouth, upper] I noticed a small "buldge" in the gumline above the tooth. hmm.. Wasn't sure what it was; didn't call a dentist. Weeks pass. One day, that buldge decided to grow to easily 500% it's original size and by that evening had 'burst' like a bad blister or pimple. I had to spit for several minutes as it was a blood/pus solution and quite 'bitter' tasting. In any case, it was gross.
I STILL didn't go to a dentist [stubborn, eh?
] More weeks pass of this 'thing' above my tooth bursting once every few days - filling up, bursting, repeat. And so on...One day, probably months later I noticed the SAME buldge on the INSIDE of my mouth, BEHIND the tooth [in my soft palette]. When I 'pushed' it with my tongue, I felt pressure not only in the affected "root canal tooth" but that 'buldge' in the front of my mouth went out. If I pushed on the FRONT buldge, the back one went out - and so on. What was it?.. I had no idea but the very idea disturbed me so I went to the hospital [emergency] because the pain was ALSO close to totally unbearable. I was told that bacteria had 'eaten' from above that tooth, right thru the bone [and such] and into my soft palette. It was basically a hollow "tube" if you will, going from one end to the other, sealed on both eneds by a small amount of just flesh. It was so bad that EVEN IF I just 'touched' my face around my nose area I could feel immense pressure inside my mouth; in my little bacteria-filled tube. Gross.
I'm finally [after years] getting that looked after and by April 5th, it should be all fixed.
Matchbook
Reply #11 Thursday, March 17, 2005 6:37 PM
Reply #11 Thursday, March 17, 2005 6:37 PM
http://www.animated-teeth.com/dental_crowns/t4_dental_crowns_steps.htm
See this site [bookmark it] for full explanations of crowns and almost any dental procedure. Very informative site. 
See this site [bookmark it
] for full explanations of crowns and almost any dental procedure. Very informative site. 
Akoloutheo
Reply #12 Thursday, March 17, 2005 7:00 PM
Reply #12 Thursday, March 17, 2005 7:00 PM
sbgFX that is so gross. I don't know if it puts me off going to the dentist or makes me want to more!
Thanks for sharing (I think)
Thanks for sharing (I think)
Matchbook
Reply #13 Thursday, March 17, 2005 7:01 PM
Reply #13 Thursday, March 17, 2005 7:01 PM
Yea, the moral IS to SEE YOUR DENTIST WHENEVER YOU CAN or SHOULD. lol.. furthermore, don't put going there off, under any circumstance like I did.. LOL
Matchbook
Reply #14 Thursday, March 17, 2005 7:06 PM
Reply #14 Thursday, March 17, 2005 7:06 PM
... I think the very notion or mental picture [oh.. so vivid..] of bacteria gnawing at my skull bothers me more than the dental procedures to remedy it.
KeithMacDonald
Reply #15 Thursday, March 17, 2005 7:31 PM
Reply #15 Thursday, March 17, 2005 7:31 PM
Heres one for ya: If you bruyshed ur teeth, u wouldnt have to undergo that kind of torture. as to that story by Mr markdotnet, nice. (u pig, lol)
Matchbook
Reply #16 Thursday, March 17, 2005 7:42 PM
Reply #16 Thursday, March 17, 2005 7:42 PM
On the contrary Phazon. I brush my teeth [and floss] TOO regularily. I brush [easily] 8 to 10, sometimes 12 times a day. [OCD? lol] to the point where my gums have receded and as such, my gumline is more prone to bacteria. I also brush too "violently" I'm told.. ...
...
tjesterb
Reply #17 Thursday, March 17, 2005 8:40 PM
Reply #17 Thursday, March 17, 2005 8:40 PM
My mouth hurts now.
I'm sorry I started reading this thread.
I'm sorry I started reading this thread.
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Reply #1 Thursday, March 17, 2005 4:35 PM