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Extractions?
Mrs_P_Pincher
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Had a gum infection last week, which was annoying rather than painful and resolved itself within about 24 hours. I did see my (private) dentist who gave me 5 days of antibiotics and asked me to go back this morning. I only went to see him because it was Friday and I didn't want it to get worse over the weekend.
Apparently what I had, even though it didn't hurt and cleared up in 24 hours is an old fashioned 'gumboil' and now he has told me that I need to have my upper left 6 and 7 out aqap because the infection will recur. The teeth are not mobile and although they are both mostly filling, at least they are still there.
Apparently there is no option to replace these teeth as I am not a candidate for implants because of bone loss and it's a bad part of the mouth anyway for implants, there is nothing to attach a bridge to (8 has already gone) and a denture there would be completely impractical, so I am going to be left with a gap that will be clearly visible every time I open my mouth.
I'm really upset about this - don't know what to do. I'm looking for jobs at the moment and after lots of interviews that have come to nothing, this will be a real blow to my confidence.
It seems a bit of an extreme reaction to me. He obviously expected me to have been in a lot of pain and honestly I wasn't. Should I get a second opinion? If so, where from?
Sorry for rambling. Not quite sure where my head's at. His receptionist said to me that if I was OK and not in any pain why had I not cancelled my appointment!
I'd appreciate any thoughts.
Mrs P P
Apparently what I had, even though it didn't hurt and cleared up in 24 hours is an old fashioned 'gumboil' and now he has told me that I need to have my upper left 6 and 7 out aqap because the infection will recur. The teeth are not mobile and although they are both mostly filling, at least they are still there.
Apparently there is no option to replace these teeth as I am not a candidate for implants because of bone loss and it's a bad part of the mouth anyway for implants, there is nothing to attach a bridge to (8 has already gone) and a denture there would be completely impractical, so I am going to be left with a gap that will be clearly visible every time I open my mouth.
I'm really upset about this - don't know what to do. I'm looking for jobs at the moment and after lots of interviews that have come to nothing, this will be a real blow to my confidence.
It seems a bit of an extreme reaction to me. He obviously expected me to have been in a lot of pain and honestly I wasn't. Should I get a second opinion? If so, where from?
Sorry for rambling. Not quite sure where my head's at. His receptionist said to me that if I was OK and not in any pain why had I not cancelled my appointment!
I'd appreciate any thoughts.
Mrs P P
"Keep your dreams as clean as silver..." John Stewart (1939-2008)
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Mrs_P_Pincher wrote: »I only went to see him because it was Friday and I didn't want it to get worse over the weekend.
If I could give a kick up the bottom to everybody who says that !!
It's always great on a Friday - particularly one before a Bank Holiday Weekend.
The world, his wife, his great uncle Fester and his mistress all come crawling in to get 'little niggles' that they've had for weeks looked at!!
Anyway - What your dentist has told you PP sounds reasonable.
If teeth have firm support then there is a lot you can do for them. If the foundations are going and particularly if they are throwing up infections, then it's probably time to say bye bye.
I can't say whether he's right in your particular case or not without seeing you - but as I said earlier, it sounds sensible.
The loss will probably not be as bad as you fear. Losing teeh that are a haven for bacteria will only improve the health of the rest of your mouth - and - as your immune system will not have to be fighting the bugs around these teeth anymore - be better for your whole body as well.
Gum problems are increasingly being linked to all sorts of other diseases like heart disease, diabetes and joint problems to name a few. If their time is up, then getting rid really is best.How to find a dentist.
1. Get recommendations from friends/family/neighbours/etc.
2. Once you have a short-list, VISIT the practices - dont just phone. Go on the pretext of getting a Practice Leaflet.
3. Assess the helpfulness of the staff and the level of the facilities.
4. Only book initial appointment when you find a place you are happy with.0 -
Thanks Toothsmith.
NB for clarity it only came up on the Friday morning - I hadn't been nursing it for weeks....
Mrs P P"Keep your dreams as clean as silver..." John Stewart (1939-2008)0 -
Mrs_P_Pincher wrote: »Thanks Toothsmith.
NB for clarity it only came up on the Friday morning - I hadn't been nursing it for weeks....
Mrs P P
Consider your bottom un-kicked then!How to find a dentist.
1. Get recommendations from friends/family/neighbours/etc.
2. Once you have a short-list, VISIT the practices - dont just phone. Go on the pretext of getting a Practice Leaflet.
3. Assess the helpfulness of the staff and the level of the facilities.
4. Only book initial appointment when you find a place you are happy with.0
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