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New Crown

Sweetbay magnolia — Tue, 28 Sep 2021 15:55:31 GMT

Oh brother. An old filling has cracked on the very back molar up top and I need a crown.

Yes, I am fortunate to be in the hands of a capable dentist but oh boy, I do not look forward to the bulldozer rummaging around close to the nerve. My mouth is small and there is usually a prop to hold it open enough so he can work back there, Ouch. Maybe it will stretch some of the fine lines and wrinkles out.

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Mistreatedbycs — Tue, 28 Sep 2021 16:04:50 GMT

Not fun.

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catter70 — Tue, 28 Sep 2021 16:25:45 GMT

Ouch. I hate the dentist, but I'm in the process of getting some implants which is a long process. Good luck.

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Sweetbay magnolia — Tue, 28 Sep 2021 17:03:19 GMT

I can't complain, @catter70 ! I think implants would be much worse. Good luck to you!

My dentist plays music and sings, and that helps.

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On It — Tue, 28 Sep 2021 18:01:59 GMT

@Sweetbay magnolia Having a small mouth really complicates even the simplest procedure like a routine cleaning. I understand since my mouth is small with a flat palate (most seem to have an arch). If I had a dollar for every time the dentist said open wider, I could pay for your crown.

Good luck! I know you will be happy when it is finished.

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PINKdogWOOD — Tue, 28 Sep 2021 18:19:55 GMT

Been there, done a few myself. Not fun, I have two really old w/cracks on watch as well. I just know they'll want to do both at the same time. UGH

Good luck, it'll be okay,

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Shelbelle — Tue, 28 Sep 2021 21:59:29 GMT

Could be a lot worse!!!

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Sweetbay magnolia — Tue, 28 Sep 2021 22:04:34 GMT

Thank you, @Shelbelle . You are absolutely right.

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tansy — Tue, 28 Sep 2021 22:15:50 GMT

I ask for a child-sized block, @Sweetbay magnolia. Good luck with the new crown.

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Sweetbay magnolia — Tue, 28 Sep 2021 22:45:14 GMT

Thanks, @tansy . There has been some pretty good pain with others. That nerve and the drill . . . shivers.

I guess we go on! I know, I could be in a position to not be able to have this fixed. Maybe I'll take some OTC pain relief before I go.

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BalletBabe — Wed, 29 Sep 2021 00:33:22 GMT

@Sweetbay magnolia wrote:
Oh brother. An old filling has cracked on the very back molar up top and I need a crown.

Yes, I am fortunate to be in the hands of a capable dentist but oh boy, I do not look forward to the bulldozer rummaging around close to the nerve. My mouth is small and there is usually a prop to hold it open enough so he can work back there, Ouch. Maybe it will stretch some of the fine lines and wrinkles out.

Lordy Lordy LOL Get this. I bought this extra crunchy cereal the week of the 4th. So on the 4th I opened it and was eating it dry for a snack. I thought man this is really crunchy. After I swallowed I slipped my tongue over there and UGH I was eating half of my tooth. I got so sick when I realized I ate half my tooth. LOLOLOL I had a root canal and a crown. By the way, I threw the cereal away.

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Sweetbay magnolia — Wed, 29 Sep 2021 11:38:56 GMT

Oh, @BalletBabe , I feel your pain! How horrible!

I remember chewing a gumball (really never a good idea) and pulling out a filling. It was disgusting.

As a child, I remember my Mom swallowing a gold crown. I'm not sure she ever found it but she sure tried (buckets were employed). That kind of money we did not have!

Off to the dentist soon. Let the torture commence and let's get this thing over with.

Have a good day everybody. Thanks for weighing in.

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HB glamma — Wed, 29 Sep 2021 14:51:54 GMT

I need a new crown too, with a build up…$1500. Ouch

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Sweetbay magnolia — Wed, 29 Sep 2021 16:22:11 GMT

@HB glamma ouch is right!

I need a root canal now. Tomorrow is the day. After 4 rounds of numbing I finally was able to handle the drill so tomorrow should be a piece of cake. I can be a bit more stoic, I think. I just need numbing!

We are very lucky to have dental insurance though the out-of-pocket is still up there.

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BalletBabe — Wed, 29 Sep 2021 19:12:11 GMT

@Sweetbay magnolia wrote:
Oh, @BalletBabe , I feel your pain! How horrible!

I remember chewing a gumball (really never a good idea) and pulling out a filling. It was disgusting.

As a child, I remember my Mom swallowing a gold crown. I'm not sure she ever found it but she sure tried (buckets were employed). That kind of money we did not have!

Off to the dentist soon. Let the torture commence and let's get this thing over with.

Have a good day everybody. Thanks for weighing in.

I had no pain with mine. I am one of the strange ones that don't mind going to the Dentist. I mean don't get me wrong, I would rather be at Disney, but if I need something done, It doon't bother me. Good Luck and I hope it isn't too bad for you!

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BalletBabe — Wed, 29 Sep 2021 19:16:23 GMT

@Sweetbay magnolia wrote:
@HB glamma ouch is right!

I need a root canal now. Tomorrow is the day. After 4 rounds of numbing I finally was able to handle the drill so tomorrow should be a piece of cake. I can be a bit more stoic, I think. I just need numbing!

We are very lucky to have dental insurance though the out-of-pocket is still up there.

@Sweetbay magnolia I am not sure if you had a root canal lately, but everything is computerized now. It is much faster of a procedure. My appointment was at 11:30 and it was a half hour drive for me and I was home by 1:00. Hope that helps. Good Luck.

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Sweetbay magnolia — Wed, 29 Sep 2021 20:16:51 GMT

Thanks for that, @BalletBabe ! Tomorrow 10:40 EST I go for the root canal. I see where they might be able to pinpoint things better with technology so hopefully this is clean and mean (I mean lean).

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Carmie — Wed, 29 Sep 2021 23:41:38 GMT

Every time my dentist and his hygienist tell me my mouth is very small and difficult to work in, I ask them to put that in writing.My DH always says I have a big mouth....not!

The worst part about getting a crown is the price.

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daisyk — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 03:31:14 GMT

@Sweetbay magnolia ...Good luck! I have a small mouth too and have had to endure them messing with my molars. Hope it goes quick and smoothly!

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BalletBabe — Fri, 01 Oct 2021 04:41:32 GMT

@Sweetbay magnolia I was thinking about you today. How did it go? I hope it went well.