Yesterday, I went to Riga to figure out what was wrong with my tooth. The dentist found that my old filling wasn’t sealing well, and decay had spread underneath. The damage was worse than I thought—the nerve is affected, and saving the tooth will take four more visits and a lot of money… I guess.
I’m shocked because I didn’t feel anything wrong until recently. I didn’t know what tooth pain was until yesterday—it was terrible! The painkiller barely helped; it didn’t “kill” the pain, it just softened it—more of a “pain softener” than a killer. I couldn’t wait to get home, put on my comfy pajamas, and curl up under a blanket. But the thought of needing to go four more times is overwhelming.
They’ll need to clean, treat, and restore the tooth, including removing the nerve to prevent further issues. It’s a lot to take in, but I’m determined to get through this and keep my teeth. Will see!
Have you faced something similar? How do you stay calm during dental treatments?
Ilze
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It’s tough – but get it done! You’ll be thankful in the end, and proud of yourself for your courage.
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Thanks, you’re absolutely right! It’s not easy, but I know it’ll be worth it. I’m trying to stay focused on the outcome and remind myself that it’s one step closer to feeling better. 😊
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One of my molars ws removed but I was under anesthesia. The pain after was not pleasant and eating was a gentle effort until it healed. To me tooth pain is the worst, pain meds don’t knock mine out either. I take a Xanax before I have any major dental work done or have surgery. I don’t see you going that route. You’ll have to manifest easy treatments that are tolerable. 🙂
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Thank you for sharing your experience. Tooth pain really is one of the worst! I can imagine how tough it was to recover after having a molar removed. I’m trying to stay as calm as possible through this process, even though it feels overwhelming. Manifesting easy, tolerable treatments sounds like a plan—I’ll definitely keep that mindset in place. 😊
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Wow, I’ve had a root canal before and it wasn’t fun but you will get through this, Ilze. It’s just one of those things we have to do in this life. I am grateful for the technology today that can repair this damage.
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Thank you for the encouragement! You’re so right—it’s just one of those things we have to face. I try to remind myself how lucky we are to have the technology to fix these problems, even if the process isn’t exactly fun. Hopefully, once it’s done, I can finally put this behind me!
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Yes, and that is likely why you haven’t felt right for a while. Perhaps you’ve had an infection from the bad tooth. Imagine how this would have been delt with in the 1800s and back further, you’d suffer! 😭
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I get what you’re saying, but something about how this is worded feels off to me. I didn’t feel anything was wrong with the tooth until recently, but thinking about how they handled these things in the 1800s is definitely a scary thought! 😅
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In any case, you will get the tooth repaired and be better off, Ilze. 👍🏻😊
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Thank you! 😊 I’m looking forward to having it sorted and finally putting this behind me. It’ll be such a relief!
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Indeed! Pray you never have a kidney stone, Ilze…
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Oh, I’ve delivered three babies 🙂 Some say it’s a similar kind of pain! Jānis had a kidney stone once, and judging by his face and body language, it looked really painful.
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Had a root canal and crown done in 2022. The dentist was great. Explain you are anxious. Mine kept checking to make sure I was okay and asking if I needed a break. At one dentist’s office on my file, they had a written in large caps about my fears. Afterwards be sure to rinse with salt water to promote healing.
Good Luck!
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Thank you, Ilze, for sharing your experience and the advice! It’s reassuring to know that dentists can be so understanding and supportive. I’ll definitely let mine know how anxious I am—it helps to feel like they’re aware of what I’m going through. And I’ll keep the saltwater rinses in mind for aftercare. Thanks for the reminder and the good luck wishes!
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Oh boy do I feel this, Ilze. My teeth aren’t the greatest and I’ve had to endure some pretty painful things in the last few years just to hang on to them. Praying all goes well with your procedures.
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Thank you for your kind words and prayers! I’m sorry to hear you’ve had to go through so much with your teeth—it’s definitely not easy. It helps to know I’m not alone in this, and I hope both of us can put these dental challenges behind us soon!
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I have the same issue with my teeth, Ilze! My dentist referred me to a periodontist for a consultation. I hope your dentist fixes your tooth with no other issues.
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Thank you! I hope your consultation goes smoothly and they can help you without too much trouble. It’s such a relief to finally get these things sorted, even though the process can be overwhelming. Wishing us both good luck with our teeth! 😊
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Indeed! My appointment is in March. I have no pain at the moment but it’s something that needs to be done. 😊
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It’s great that you don’t have any pain right now! 😊 March will be here before you know it, and it’ll be good to get it taken care of. Wishing you a smooth appointment when the time comes!
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Fortunately it is many years since I last had toothache or fillings, but recently I had a tooth which crumbled because of decay from beneath which had not caused trouble. The remains were removed. The only pain was momentary from injections. I stayed calm because I felt in good hands. I wish you the same
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