Shandeh has a Toothache!

[Shandeh]

Figures....right in the middle of our Mystery Blanket, I get a stupid toothache.

I have an appointment to go to the dentist tomorrow, so hopefully, it will be taken care of soon.

If you don't see me in the forum, just know that I'm resting to make it through the pain.

[Shandeh]

Just took 3 ibuprofen, and I'm gonna go lay down with an icepack.

[kimbo444]

That's awful! Here's a cyber hug to help till things get better

Get well soon, Shandeh.

[Shandeh]

That's awful! Here's a cyber hug to help till things get better
Get well soon, Shandeh.

Thank you, my friend!
I felt a little better after my nap with the ice pack.

I was able to play piano and organ at church tonight for the Ash Wednesday service without pain. But now, the pain is coming back a little. Not as bad, though.

I'm gonna have some peppermint tea, and try not to stay up too late. Looking forward to going to the dentist tomorrow, so I can get it taken care of.

[Shichemell]

Are you feeling better after your appointment?

[Jen]

Feel better soon!

[shadesofred]

Awww...glad I checked this forum...I was wondering about your sudden disappearance! You have been such a help and encourager!! Prayers going up for you!

[Shandeh]

Thank you all for the love!

My appointment didn't help much. The dentist said that I have an infection in a tooth that was previously crowned. More than he can handle, so he has referred me to an endodontst for a root canal. Hopefully, I won't lose my expensive crown. My appointment with that doctor is early Monday morning. I'm taking antibiotics and pain medicine til then.

Feeling miserable today. Moderating from my tiny smartphone.

[dogfoster]

I am sorry that your are having such painful problems with your tooth. Hoping that the antibiotics will help clear up the infection soon and you will start to feel a little better. And eat some yogurt too! Don't know which antibiotics they prescribed, some you cannot take with dairy products two hours before and after dose, but eat some yogurt when you can so they do not upset your tummy.

I have been blessed to never even have had a cavity, and will say that that is NOT due to any rigorous dental hygiene on my part. About 3 years ago I had terrible toothache, and to make long story short, I learned that as you age your gums pull away from your teeth creating little pockets that food can get trapped in. So if you don't floss your teeth now, you should try to make it a habit, it will actually slow down that pocket formation a little. After about a month of flossing and brushing well, I could really tell a difference with my gums.

Hope you feel better soon!

[Shandeh]

I am sorry that your are having such painful problems with your tooth. Hoping that the antibiotics will help clear up the infection soon and you will start to feel a little better. And eat some yogurt too! Don't know which antibiotics they prescribed, some you cannot take with dairy products two hours before and after dose, but eat some yogurt when you can so they do not upset your tummy.

I have been blessed to never even have had a cavity, and will say that that is NOT due to any rigorous dental hygiene on my part. About 3 years ago I had terrible toothache, and to make long story short, I learned that as you age your gums pull away from your teeth creating little pockets that food can get trapped in. So if you don't floss your teeth now, you should try to make it a habit, it will actually slow down that pocket formation a little. After about a month of flossing and brushing well, I could really tell a difference with my gums.

Hope you feel better soon!

I have been eating yogurt. And chocolate pudding, and instant grits, and pimento cheese sandwiches, and spaghetti-o's, and ice cream, and egg salad sandwiches. I feel like a kid again!

But, I'm looking forward to getting this crazy tooth fixed, so I can eat grown up food.

I'm actually really good at dental hygiene. I use a Braun electric brush, and I'm a good flosser too.

The main problem with my teeth is from my childhood. I grew up with well water (no flouride), and I loved sweets. This caused me to have LOTS of cavities as a child.

In my 20's, I worked for a dentist office, and had free dental....so I replaced some of those deep amalgam fillings with crowns. Had some root canals too. But, I haven't worked for a dentist for quite some time now....no more free dental. I do have dental insurance though, but it still leaves quite a bit left for me to pay out of pocket.

My teeth are very sensitive, and I get cavities very easily. I think I have soft teeth or something. (My father lost all his teeth in his 20's.) Since I know how sensitive and weak my teeth are, I always brush my teeth every morning and night. I can't afford to go to bed without brushing. But, somehow, I still get occasional decay and problems.