Friday, July 31, 2009

*REALLY* bad teeth - root canal?

Im completely freaked out by dentists. Thinking about it makes me shake im so scared but my 4 front top teeth are half turning grey and have holes... i dont have any pain, swelling or anything like that... how likely is it that i need a root canal? What worries me so much is that the top half of the teeth have gone a light grey... what does that mean? Is this all still fixable or am i going to end up with no teeth? please hlep me im so scared... especially of the dentist!!

*REALLY* bad teeth - root canal?
Nowadays there are a lot of dentists who are qualified in relaxation techniques for people who are not too keen on going to the dentist, the methods they use work well so your best bet is to make an appointment with a dentist who does this, and explain your "fears" to them...they are the only people who can tell you what treatment (if any) that you are going to need..
Reply:Only one that can help is you is a dentist make an apt today.
Reply:Gray teeth is not necessarily the indication of bad teeth. That could be from Tetracycline stains or if you drink or smoke. The holes are another issue. Decay is obviously present and before they turn into root canals or extractions you need to see a dentist. You have yourself on a vicious cycle that you only see a dentist when something hurts and therefore every visit is traumatic. If you visit a dentist more regularly before these teeth get bad you will be doing yourself a favor. I have seen a lot of people in nursing home that can't eat because they have no teeth and their dentures don't fit, therefore their quality of life dwindles because they can't get decent nutrition. I realize you are not to that point, but help yourself now before you end up looking back and wishing you had done better for yourself
Reply:I have been TERRIFIED of dentists my whole life so I have put off going to have work done for the last ten years. (I know that sounds insane) When I finally did go, I needed so much work and I was so afraid...(they told me I needed two root canals in my front teeth a total of 13 fillings and seven teeth pulled, including wisdom teeth) I was so afraid that I canceled the appointments several times. But I finally went yesterday and it was okay. they did a bunch at one time so I wouldn't have to suffer through multiple appointments, which was good. And I am so happy to have a nice smile! I am in some pain from the root canals (they were only done yesterday) but it was totally worth it! plus, this dentist gave me Valium to take before the appointment, so I was totally out of it, plus extra numbing medicine because I was so nervous. They had glasses I could wear to watch TV during the procedure, but I chose to take my MP3, and that really helped calm me, they gave me a warmed blanket, and even aromatherapy so I wouldn't have to smell those "dentisty" smells! I was afraid before, but now, well I'm still afraid, lol. But not as much. I don't know where you live, but If your in the south go to Dr. Cahill, she totally changed the way I feel about dentists!


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by the way I should add that I was a card carrying coka cola addict, I just quit about three weeks ago, and I do think that I deeply contributed to the condition of my teeth, but isnt it just the best soda on the face of the planet? Good Luck!!!
Reply:Best is to go to the dentist. It's hard for us to tell you what you need to have done. They are doctors and studied teeth for a decade and have seen it all. They're gonna do the best work possible for your teeth. It's best to have it taken care of soon. If might just be a cavity. Or if it is something else, at least you'll have it fixed before it gets worse. Everyone is scared of the dentist. I didn't go for 5 years and it wasn't as worse as I thought it would be. Then I told myself,"what's the worse that can happen?" I thought of the most absurd things. Like being wheeled off to the ER because my teeth was inoperable to them. Lol! Totally not the case. Now I go every 6 mths and guess what? I'm still terrified before I go, lol. Buck yourself up. Tell yourself to,"get it over with!" Book the appt asap and look at the calendar. In 2 months, so much stuff will go on with your life and the dental appt was just something that you had to do and now you're done. On the day of the appt, make a plan to do something AFTER the dental appt. That way, the day isn't all about the dentist. I planned to have a movie fest after and it made me look forward to that all day. Once you're there, tell them you're nervous. I did. I told anyone who asked how I was. They were very caring and explained everything. And remember, if you don't like the way you treat you, you have the power to walk out but with the new techniques today, you'll prob be surprised at how nice they are. When you're there, take a deep breath and close your eyes. Bring a mp3 player if it helps. Have a ring or bracelet on to play with. Bring a small ball to squeeze if it helps. =)


I've been there and trust me, waiting for it is much worse than when you're there. Make the appt and take the soonest they have. That way, your mind has less time to worry or dread. Good luck!
Reply:Those teeth that are turning gray are no longer living. You should get those treated before they harm the rest of you. I promise you that the dentist can drill a hole in the tooth, clean it out and seal it up with no pain and no anesthetic necessary. You feel a little weird with your mouth open a long time.


He may not want to do it that way in order to take no chances of you feeling any pain.


If you drink a lot of coke, you probably need other work done. Getting it done is just not that bad anymore. Go for an examination. That isn't going to bother you. Getting started a little at a time is a way to overcome fear.



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