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11.20, 6 pm.

As a mock exam, my mouth is brought in for a routine filling. Only the cavity is deep, the anesthetic wears off, and I experience great sensitivity.

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11.19.07 (Last night, 6-8 pm)

Root canal on tooth 3 (right side, next to incisor). This is the technicality.

Root canal performed in 1.5 hours. I swallowed some of the bleach they used to irrigate the canal. My throat hurt for about 2 hours afterward.

I feel better today, except for a mild headache brought on by a few too many hot toddies (and no, there was no sensitivity).

My dentist is an ace magician.

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11.16.07/6 pm

Pre-molar #4 determined a non-threat. Filled with amalgam.

I feel no pain there. Doc says I'll need a crown in the future.

35

11.13.07

Update. No root canal today.
I can't feel the needle anymore.
They're going to have to extract.

I'm given the options: bridges or implants.

Make it bigger, baby. I got hired because of my molars!

Update.

11/12. Root canal in my future....