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[purplenanny]

Hi ladies

At last the antibiotics are working and the sharp pain has gone. Still can't use that side of my mouth for eating but very relieved that awful pain has left me. Must finish the course of antibiotics which hopefully will see it all gone by then

Saw my grandchildren today which really cheered me up. Hope to see the younger ones (with the sickness) in the next couple of days

Thanks for all your help. PN x x

[Dyan]

Phew! That's a relief PN!

Perhaps you can enjoy the new year celebrations instead.

Love Dyan X

[purplenanny]

Well I actually had not thought of that Dyan, what a great idea!! ABs will be out of my system by then (all being well). I have a lot to make up for! PN xx

[Joyce]

Glad to hear they are eventually working!

Have a better New Year & enjoy yourself after all your problems.

[CLKD]

  for the update!

[purplenanny]

Thanks CB and CLKD  x x

[CLKD]

   gum/tooth ache can be awful ........... for me it's the not knowing how much pain relief is safe 

[ann123]

I have just been told I have a gum infection and given metronidazole!!!!
I have one really sore tooth but apparently is gum infection!

[CLKD]

The gum needs protection too ……. otherwise the tooth becomes loose

[purplenanny]

I hope your infection is better Ann123?

I now have an abscess and look like a hamster!! Managed to get an emergency app at 1030 today. No doubt more antibiotics!! and I do think this time the tooth will have to come out. This terrifies me, does anyone know if the dentist can sedate me? I know I am being weak, but it really does scare me! PN

[honeybun]

The dentist generally won't remove a tooth when there is an abscess. Ask about sedation. My surgery does it on a Saturday morning.

You have my sympathy I am terrified too.


 


Honeyb
x

[ann123]

Just back from dentist, still got infection, the hygienist cleaned the gum and I need to just keep cleaning and use mouthwash. My tooth is a little bit loose but they said it won't fall out!
Going for physio now!!!
I really feel like I am falling apart :-(

[CLKD]

PurplePenny - ring the Surgery and ask what procedures are in place for a very nervous patient.  Our Dentist is very good, tells me what is available and gives me the choice. 

Does your Dental Surgery have a web-site, ours does - I can send an e-mail if I need to.

[purplenanny]

  purplepenny
Managed to get an emergency appointment.
Dentist took xray (again, took one last time). Discussed root canal treatment but nerve in tooth not good and tooth slightly loose. Could not guarantee it would be succesful and did not want to put me through it all and the cost. So he recommened removal.
He had already given me 2 injections...into the abcess..agony! I was getting a bit upset and asked for sedation. He said it was possible but would have to refer me to hospital. He was so lovely and promised me I would just feel tugging and the injection wouldbe the worse bit.
So, I said yes! Had 2 more injections and he got it out.

Now I am in agony...and shock.

I have had 5 infections/abcess over the years and was told 8 years ago I would eventually lose the tooth. It was just a shock, but good I hadno time to worry. He said it was a very wise decision, the tooth was awful and treatment would not have worked. Apparently the abcess came out with the tooth.

Does anyone know if the gum is cut prior to extraction? He did something that was impossible to describe ..incredibly painful but quick.

Sorry to waffle on, I think I needed to share - nobody here but hubby and cant talk anyway!!
PN x x

[purplenanny]

Hi ann123
I hope your infection clears up soon. Mine did eventually after 3 lots of antibiotics. The dentist also gave me a gel, which I am sure helped. Not sure if you can buy over counter, but it might help. PN x x
I went on to get an abcess, but my tooth was very bad. Not to say this will happen to you. x x