carole
10-27-2008, 10:17 PM
Well where does one start, i was so nervous, felt ill really, however they were very nice at the new practice and she had no problem making the chair not too low as to ease my back pain,and i certainly was not rushed through, plenty of time explaining everything, i was getting a tooth re-filled that was originally a root canal,that had fallen out earlier last week.
Well i had my first digital xrays, Melissa told me how horrible they were and now i know what she meant, talk about nearly gagging and uncomfortable and take so long, still they are instant and less invasive for me ,so i guess worth it in the long run.
I decided she better xray the lot and see what is going on in my mouth, i was very disappointed to find i have two new little cavitys, only small, and one old one that is right at the back needing a full replacement, it did not show anything on the xrays, but i told her it always aches, and she scraped around it and ouch hit the nerve, consequently it is now aching much more,I also have a crack in the back tooth on the right side, top that off with a clean and polish and i will get no change out of over $1000.00 unbelievable, i am gutted, today already cost me 285 dollars.
Hubby and I had been saving hard for something for the house, a heat pump and that was going to be our installation costs taken care of, not going to be happening now,thanks to my silly old teeth.
One never seems to be able to get ahead, it just really puts me in a downer, i am feeling drained today,emotionally and physically, now i know why i HATE going to the dentist so much lol.
I discussed with her why every time i visit a dentist i seem to need some treatment these days, despite me taking good care of them, she suggested i have a saliva test done, this is another 98 dollars,but i think worth considering, as it could be my reason i am getting these problems and we can nip it in the bud, my medications could be the reason too, they alter the bacteria in your mouth.
I have to say she was indeed lovely,but i did feel rather depressed thinking about having to have it all done and the cost:eek: I was hoping for intravenous sedation next time and have the lot done together, but she does not do it,my old dentist did, but i can hardly go with my quote and ask him to do it , really can i? but she suggested some diazapam,(sp) now i want to ask has anyone taken this before for a dental procedure, i am very sensitive to medications, and am worried it might make me feel like a zombie, sure it will relax me, but maybe too much,so please give my your opinions please.
Anyhow thanks for listening and David i remembered you were holding my hand, but did ya have to squeeze it so tightly, lol.
Well i had my first digital xrays, Melissa told me how horrible they were and now i know what she meant, talk about nearly gagging and uncomfortable and take so long, still they are instant and less invasive for me ,so i guess worth it in the long run.
I decided she better xray the lot and see what is going on in my mouth, i was very disappointed to find i have two new little cavitys, only small, and one old one that is right at the back needing a full replacement, it did not show anything on the xrays, but i told her it always aches, and she scraped around it and ouch hit the nerve, consequently it is now aching much more,I also have a crack in the back tooth on the right side, top that off with a clean and polish and i will get no change out of over $1000.00 unbelievable, i am gutted, today already cost me 285 dollars.
Hubby and I had been saving hard for something for the house, a heat pump and that was going to be our installation costs taken care of, not going to be happening now,thanks to my silly old teeth.
One never seems to be able to get ahead, it just really puts me in a downer, i am feeling drained today,emotionally and physically, now i know why i HATE going to the dentist so much lol.
I discussed with her why every time i visit a dentist i seem to need some treatment these days, despite me taking good care of them, she suggested i have a saliva test done, this is another 98 dollars,but i think worth considering, as it could be my reason i am getting these problems and we can nip it in the bud, my medications could be the reason too, they alter the bacteria in your mouth.
I have to say she was indeed lovely,but i did feel rather depressed thinking about having to have it all done and the cost:eek: I was hoping for intravenous sedation next time and have the lot done together, but she does not do it,my old dentist did, but i can hardly go with my quote and ask him to do it , really can i? but she suggested some diazapam,(sp) now i want to ask has anyone taken this before for a dental procedure, i am very sensitive to medications, and am worried it might make me feel like a zombie, sure it will relax me, but maybe too much,so please give my your opinions please.
Anyhow thanks for listening and David i remembered you were holding my hand, but did ya have to squeeze it so tightly, lol.