June 25, 2005
Amoxicillin sandwich
Guess what I get to do on Wednesday morning? Have a root canal. I woke up this last Wednesday morning and the left side of my face felt swollen...and sure enough when I got to work, my Dad and sister thought so too. They both strongly urged me to go to my dentist right then before it got any worse. You have to understand though...I have the sweetest dentist. He is this little old man that is soft spoken, gentle, and encouraging, but I despise going. I 9 times out of 10 have to have something done...and by the time I'm ready to leave I'm either crying or about to have a panic attack. Seriously. It seems so stupid, but a lot of times you just get left to "wait" in the chair with all that stuff in your mouth, and the drilling, and the burning smell. I have a long list of complaints, but I don't need to air those out. Luckily, on wednesday he just took an x-ray and saw that I did need a root canal, and I made the appointment. We'll see how it goes, I've had one before and it didn't hurt at all...everyone cross your fingers that this one will goes as well. Until then, this is what I get to take 3 times a day:) I'm off right now to clean out my garage. I have no idea how it got so filled with "stuff"! Then tonight I'm going to Cynthia's to knit. Have a great weekend everyone!
No fun! I'll keep my fingers crossed for you. I got lucky and got my dad's teeth, I've gone for years without brushing regularly (many years ago...) and I've only had one cavity ever. I love getting my teeth cleaned cause that's all it ever is.
Posted by: Vicki at June 25, 2005 08:53 AMWe'll be thinking of you. I work for a dentist, so I get to hear the sound of the drill all day long, so it doesn't freak me out anymore. But I do understand how it can. But, as you've experienced, root canals really aren't all that bad. Good luck!
Posted by: Dorothy at June 25, 2005 09:25 AMOh, I'm so sorry you have to have a root canal. They really aren't that bad, you'll just be drugged up for awhile and your mouth will be numb for quite a while afterward, but if you have "issues" with the dentist, well, that part won't be much fun. But once you're number up, just try to block it out and it will soon be over.
Posted by: Wanda at June 25, 2005 09:46 AMOh, that sucks. I have dentist issues, too. They always find something...grr.
But you'll be find. Just go to your happy place :D.
You deserve some major knitting time with a simple project while you're hopped up on painkillers.
Posted by: Lauren at June 25, 2005 10:33 AMHang in there!
I joke my teeth are as porus as balsa wood. I have ultimate sympathy for dental pain. Take care of you-- glad you caught it fairly early!
Ugh. That's not good! You'll need a day off of work, with a good movie line up, and someone over to help take care of you! (and of course, some happy knitting that doesn't require a lot of focus). See you tonite!
Posted by: Cyn at June 25, 2005 11:37 AMOooh - dentists. I dislike them (a lot). I can completely empathize with you, and I am even cringing right now while reading your post. But the anticipation in waiting for the appointment is normally worse than the outcome, so you know you'll be okay. But I'll pray for you anyway. Be strong. And treat yourself to some yarn!
Posted by: Julie at June 25, 2005 12:21 PMI am very sorry to hear about the root canal, but I'm sure it'll go as well as the first, and your picture really made me laugh!
Posted by: Beth at June 25, 2005 07:40 PMIt looks very delicious! I hope you feel better now and you pain are history.
ouch. hope it all goes smoothly for you.
p.s. i love those polka dots on your milk glass.
ROFL... Thanks so much for passing on the letter to me. I love you site by the way. I have been a quiet lurker for a long time. :)
Posted by: Kitty Kitty at June 26, 2005 10:28 AMHope the root canal goes well. I had one recently and it didn't hurt either. I guess these dentist guys are finally getting the hang of it. I remember as a kid that every dentist visit hurt like CRAZY. Now they are done before I know it.
Posted by: Michelle at June 27, 2005 12:05 PMask for nitrous. it makes it all better.
Posted by: heather at June 27, 2005 01:58 PMOh, no, poor you! Feel better!
Posted by: Jenifer at June 28, 2005 07:56 AM