Dental Cleaning Turns Into 2 Hour Appointment
I went for a quick dental cleaning today, but it turned into a 2 hour appointment. I ended up needing an old filling replaced. I could feel it as soon as the dentist touched it. It felt like is was cracking and that’s what it was. With openings like that, I run the chance of more decay, so I decided to get it taken care of while I was there.
I was told the actual work would only take 10 minutes. The preparation took a lot longer though. And the taste! It was as if I had everything from nail polish remover to spoiled milk in my mouth. I didn’t feel anything thanks to the shot but as it wore off it hurt. As a matter of fact my mouth is still sore.
When it comes to taking care of my teeth, since I have Sjogren’s Syndrome, which causes dry mouth, I’m extra careful. I’ll be back for a cleaning in three months. I hope that’s all I’ll need.
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You’re lucky they were able to take care of it all in one day. My dentist usually drags things out (more co-pays, I think! – or not, but they’re busy, so unless there’s a cancellation, fillings and other work won’t happen on the same day as a cleaning). I’d rather get it all over with at once, myself!
I’m glad I did all of my major dental work a few summers ago. I had put it off and put it off, the had the work done and lost my job. lol Just under the wire, I say! My problem is a grind my teeth and have broken 4 in the process [2 were wisdom teeth]. Not fun.
My dentist office would have sent me home and made me schedule another appointment. I hate that! I had a cavity (first one in about 20 years) and had to make another appointment to come in and get it taken care of – very annoying.
I get to go early in the New Year! I go every 90days too stay on top of things. I don’t have any cavities, but was supposed to have a tooth pulled about a year ago. With some antibiotic injections, they are now saying, I may never have to have the tooth pulled! YEAH!!
My sister-in-law also has Sjogren’s and I know she has to be very careful with her dental care too. Hope this comment finds you feeling better!
Holly, I was shocked the dentist could fit me in. I’m glad to have it done and over with now though. I’d probably put it off if I would have waited. I’m good at doing that.
I didn’t know that grinding your teeth could do that much damage Anne. I hope that you have it under control now.