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(Message started by: Jim R on Sep 19^th, 2002, 12:11pm)

Title: CH/Dental Question
Post by Jim R on Sep 19^th, 2002, 12:11pm

I've got a dentist appt. Monday to have three upper molars worked on - BLASTING - removing old silver amalgam fillings and putting porcelain/ceramic "onlays" in them - apparently better than crowns (but still costing me $1700 for the three of them - then will have five more to go in Oct.) Anyway, the question is - these teeth are on the side that I'm getting CH's on and, again, they're top molars - where the CH's go into until they feel like they're going to explode. Do you think I will be more sensitive to pain on that side while they work on these? I hate having dental work done anyway because of a few bad experiences when I was younger... But man, these teeth are already sensistive as it is let alone drilling, etc. Would appreciate any experiences any of you might have had with dental work while in cycle on the affected side. Thanks! - Jim R

Title: Re: CH/Dental Question
Post by echo on Sep 19^th, 2002, 1:14pm

Just reading your post made my teeth hurt.
I have no answer for you. Just wanted you to know I'm in your court. Hope the appointment goes smoothly.
To be a dentist must be a odd job. Nobody wants to see you, and when they do, they can't wait to leave.

Title: Re: CH/Dental Question
Post by ave on Sep 19^th, 2002, 1:18pm

I sure hope you'll get anaesthesized?!? I have had invasive dental work done, out of cycle, with no bad results, but then I had shots before the dentist began.

On the other hand having my brows plucked at the beauty salon (when in cycle) only failed to result into a big time attack, because I told the girl to stop!

Good luck and I am pulling for you!

Title: Re: CH/Dental Question
Post by Karla on Sep 19^th, 2002, 1:56pm

Jim,
I had two fillings removed and new ones put on a year ago. It was my molars on my effected side. Let me say it was no worse then dental work on my uneffected ch side. Also the shot is less painful than a cluster attack so what pain you talkin about? Some dentist use a numbing solution on a q-tip and rub your gum area before they even give you a shot so you don't even feel the shot of novicain. I am confindent you will breeze through this and do fine. I will say an extra prayer for you.

Title: Re: CH/Dental Question
Post by Jasmyn on Sep 19^th, 2002, 2:05pm

Shoe, Jim, I don't think there is a human being that will visit a dentist willingly or for fun or because you missed him!
Since beginning of time they've been pure evil people. They pick this proffesion purely because of the legality to hurt with a license. Not that I want to scare you. :o

To get to the point that I actually want to make:
You are going to hurt and I have no idea if it's going to worsen your CH or bring on an attack.

BUT, some good advise (only my opinion and I'm full of those)
;D
As in the days of old, drink a lot of strong liquor before you go, for it is of no consequence if this dentist likes you or not, or if you ever see this guy again in your life, then at least when you hurt, you won't care.

Sorry for that, but I have no other way of encouragement, but you definitely have my sympathy and good wishes.

Title: ;DRe: CH/Dental Question
Post by Slammy on Sep 19^th, 2002, 2:10pm

Actually, I rather enjoy going to my dentist..... He has a foxy assistant as well as hygenist!... ;D Plus, I get a liberal dose of nitrous when I am there!...:)

Not a bad combo for a Slammy!!! ;D

Slammy 8)

Title: Re: CH/Dental Question
Post by Jim R on Sep 19^th, 2002, 2:33pm

Yes! I had a lot of dental work done under nitrous and it was great - I couldn't have cared less what he was doing to my teeth, but unfortunately many many dentists no longer use it - in fact I don't there is one dentist in this area that does and even if they did, they're probably not taking any new patients! God yes, I get shots and I'll kep asking for them until I am completely and droolingly anesthetized! LOL I can't understand how my wife would rather have her teeth drilled without a shot 'cause she's scared of the needle! Not me - I wish they would know me out totally! LOL! Anyway, it's woman dentist and maybe she'll be gentler than some of the sadistic male bastard dentists I've had in the past. Thanks everyone. - Jim R

Title: Re: CH/Dental Question
Post by oringkid on Sep 19^th, 2002, 5:02pm

LOL Jim, don't count on tenderness due to her being female! Worst any type of doc's I've ever had as far as tenderness and compassion were women...maybe they think they have something to prove, I don't know.

But request the gas, and hell, have 'im put a coupla shots of novacaine in yer head! LOL j/k.

Or...can you use an abortive right before the dentist starts? Might keep you from having an attack..??

Good Luck (i hate dentists) Sherry

Title: Re: CH/Dental Question
Post by Melissa on Sep 19^th, 2002, 7:14pm

TY for this thread. I just remembered I have an appt. next week Tues. ;D

Title: Re: CH/Dental Question
Post by 2late on Sep 19^th, 2002, 8:15pm

slam did you say foxy? outta site dude!.....LOL ;D ...........2late

Title: Re: CH/Dental Question
Post by Charlie on Sep 19^th, 2002, 11:59pm

My dentist is terrified I'll have a seizure and bite him.

He also got me to quit smoking...it's his fault I got a puter too. He's evil

Charlie

Title: Re: CH/Dental Question
Post by Jim R on Sep 20^th, 2002, 1:38pm

Charlie - I'd like to bite dentists and I don't even have seizures! LOL! Hate 'em, although I know they're necessary (begrudgingly acknowledged...). I'll probably smoke about a pack before I even get in the dentist's door Monday! - Jim R

Title: Re: CH/Dental Question
Post by Slammy on Sep 20^th, 2002, 2:55pm

on 09/19/02 at 20:15:14, 2late wrote:

slam did you say foxy? outta site dude!.....LOL ;D ...........2late

I love that word! still one of my favourites! ;D

nothing better than seeing a fox walking down the street! :o

Slammy ;D

Title: Re: CH/Dental Question
Post by catlind on Sep 20^th, 2002, 3:01pm

I see foxes on the street all the time, and usually see them again later dead from the car that ran them over :P

Cat

Title: Re: CH/Dental Question
Post by Slammy on Sep 20^th, 2002, 3:25pm

on 09/20/02 at 15:01:03, catlind wrote:

I see foxes on the street all the time, and usually see them again later dead from the car that ran them over :P

Cat

awwww man... you are such a geek, Cat! ;D

Slammy 8)

Title: Re: CH/Dental Question
Post by catlind on Sep 20^th, 2002, 3:35pm

Why thank you Slammy :D

I think I'll go buy myself a new pocket protector ;D

Cat

Title: Re: CH/Dental Question
Post by Charlie on Sep 20^th, 2002, 6:39pm

Around here, it's: road toad ala mode :D ;D :) ;)

Charlie

Title: Re: CH/Dental Question
Post by catlind on Sep 21^st, 2002, 8:07am

That reminds of a song we sang in camp when I was a kid...sung to the tune of O Christmas Tree:

O Tom the Toad
O Tom the Toad,
Why did you jump out on the road
You didn't seeeeee the coming car,
and now you're stretched upon the tar
O Tom the Toad, Why did you jump out on the road

O Tom the Toad
O Tom the Toad
Why did you jump out on the road
You didn't seeeee the coming truck
And now you're juuuust...A pile of muck
O Tom the Toad, Why did you jump out on the road

*taking a bow*
Cat
LOL

Title: Re: CH/Dental Question
Post by 2late on Sep 21^st, 2002, 9:17am

cat, no encore PLEASE!!!.........lol ............2late

Title: Re: CH/Dental Question
Post by oringkid on Sep 21^st, 2002, 11:41am

A smattering of applause comes from the darkened theatre, and one "cat"call is heard from the wings...

It must be Slammy, that notorious stage door johnny...

;D

oops! lost my mind !

Sherry

Title: Re: CH/Dental Question
Post by catlind on Sep 21^st, 2002, 12:05pm

ROFLMMFAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sherry what would I do without you and Jayne to keep me laughing at myself!!!!!!!!!! :D :D :D

Cat

Title: Re: CH/Dental Question
Post by Jasmyn on Sep 21^st, 2002, 5:53pm

I see it's not just African nursery rhymes that is sooo cruel, here is one for you:

Simbamba, Mommy's baby
Simbamba, Mommy's baby
Turn his neck off
Throw him in a ditch
Jump on his head
untill his dead

This is a direct translation.

Title: Re: CH/Dental Question
Post by catlind on Sep 21^st, 2002, 6:57pm

Geez and I thought Grimm's Fairy Tales were bad! LOL

Cat