Yesterday, I got back from my second trip to the dentist in Riga. Two visits down, two more to go! This time, she removed the nerve, and next time, she’ll widen the canals before finally filling and sealing everything for good.
Surprisingly, it wasn’t painful, which is a huge relief. But the real challenge? The six-hour round trip. Three hours one way just for a dental appointment feels like an endurance test of its own. Thanks to Jānis, who is so nice and drove me there for the secound time! At least I can say I’m making progress, and hopefully, once it’s all done, I won’t have to think about this tooth again for a long time!
I think I need time to rest—these trips are exhausting. The next one is next tuesday!
Ilze
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Wow, six hours is a long ride, Ilze, but you get to spend that time with your best friend, right! I’ve had root canals, they are so awful, the doctor numbs the heck out of my jaw and when I go home it’s difficult to talk. Maybe that’s a good thing, eh? 😂
Yeah, six hours is definitely a long ride, but having good company makes it way better! 😊 The numbing part is the worst—half my face felt like it didn’t belong to me! 😂 At least it’s an excuse to take it easy and not have to talk too much. How many root canals have you had? This one is killing me already 🙂
Half your face, exactly! I’ve had two horrid experiences, Ilze. 💀😂😂
I once chewed my tongue. It was a fun feeling until it wasn’t. 😀
Hope you get better soon 🤗
Thank you! I’m fine 🙂 How are you today?
Fine, too. Thanks for asking 🥰
Glad it went so well, think positive thoughts about next weeks appointment. 🙂
YES! I have to get there no matter what! I want this to end!
Two down, two to go! I’m glad it went well for you.
Thank you! I still feel that dentist taste in my mouth 🙂 comes out unexpected 😀
It still sounds most unpleasant – but thankfully not painful
I guess I can handle this kind of pain! 😊 My dentist told me that all four times she worked on my teeth before, I didn’t even need local anesthesia. I just said, “Let’s try without!” 😅 But this time, it was more serious business—so half of my face ended up completely numb! 😆
Wise dentist
I’m glad it didn’t hurt. I think the pain from opening your jaw so long is worse than the root canal. Lol
Haha, I try to stay relaxed and let my jaw just hang there! 😄 It definitely helps to avoid adding to the discomfort.
I hate going to the dentist so it would be even worse if I had to travel for 6 hours 🙂
Yeah, it’s definitely not fun! 😅 A long trip on top of it just makes it more exhausting. But at least I’m getting it done—no more nagging tooth pain (hopefully)! Do you have a dentist nearby, or do you have to travel too?
Mine is just 5 minutes away 🙂
That is close! I wish I had one that close!