Dentists are wonderful people but....

[kyrielle]

...I really didn't want to have to see one this week. Oh, well. We can't always get what we want. I got to see TWO dentists. One who concurred with what I already knew (yes, the tooth that hurts so much you are losing your mind is, in fact, going to need to be dealt with) and sent me to a specialist to do the root canal. Four roots, one curving substantially. I entered at 1:30 and left at 4:00. Not my idea of fun.

On the other hand, not my idea of torture, either. I know root canals were once (as many things once were, medical and dental!) much riskier and much more uncomfortable. In my experience they are now basically tedious. I really liked the woman who did mine because the worst part is basically always the injection of the anesthesia, for me, and she made it about as easy and comfortable as is possible for that.

Could have been worse, but still.... I did not want to need a root canal!

Comments

[retsuko.livejournal.com]

Having gone through too many of those, I'm really glad to hear you got a person who made it as comfortable as possible... and that you maintained a good sense of perspective throughout. Take care and treat yourself to some pudding or soft serve.

*hugs*

[kyrielle]

Thanks - I'll pass on the dairy, alas. So many of the traditional "gentle" foods have dairy. Meh. On the other hand, now my tooth doesn't hurt which is SO NICE.