Extraction-o-rama
Buzzterm: "Manly ambition"
They (my doc and an assistant) made an attempt to pull molar 14 today, which has long been giving me trouble. This tooth was the initial reason I headed to NYU College of Destiny. Today they gave me three large shots of Novocaine, then lifted the gum around the tooth to remove it. What I didn't expect (neither did they) was the light-headedness. Novocaine contains ephedrine, which on an empty stomach, mimics the effects of anxiety. My pulse jumped and they were forced to stop the procedure, citing the underlying infection as the real reason they weren't able to extract.
So much for manly ambition in my teeth.
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
30
Gutta percha removed in Root Canal numero uno to make way for post. It is determined that a cast post will fit.
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
31
12.3.07, 5:00 pm
Root canal numero uno finished. Gutta percha is now lodged in my gum, to the root. GP is a polymer, and is used in latex. It's also used in my mouth.
Gutta percha's strength, melting point and bonding ability make it a good candidate for dental endodontics.
A painless experience, though invasive: scraping around in my head with what amounts --size wise-- to a trowel.
Cost: $450 (paid in 3 installments)
Root canal numero uno finished. Gutta percha is now lodged in my gum, to the root. GP is a polymer, and is used in latex. It's also used in my mouth.
Gutta percha's strength, melting point and bonding ability make it a good candidate for dental endodontics.
A painless experience, though invasive: scraping around in my head with what amounts --size wise-- to a trowel.
Cost: $450 (paid in 3 installments)
Monday, November 26, 2007
32
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.
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.
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
33
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.
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.
34
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.
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.
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
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. 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!
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