Current Events > I have my first dentist appt in over 5 years today

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Drpooplol
09/01/21 9:24:29 AM
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I know i fucked up. I know. I've had cavities I can feel with my tongue for years and never went in because I was so anxious about it.

I'm so fucking nervous

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Legato-and-Vash
09/01/21 9:26:35 AM
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I went 11 years without going to the dentist. Starting from high school since my mom at some point couldn't afford it anymore and then me being poor and not having insurance in college. The dentist said surprisingly it wasn't as bad as they'd think having gone 11 years. Teeth were still in decent shape although I had a little gum disease.

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takogumo
09/01/21 9:28:42 AM
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what's a cavity supposed to feel like (haven't been to the dentist in a while either)?

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Drpooplol
09/01/21 9:31:24 AM
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takogumo posted...
what's a cavity supposed to feel like (haven't been to the dentist in a while either)?
I can feel a hole in my tooth, lmao

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Njolk
09/01/21 9:47:01 AM
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Do you... not brush your teeth?

This is the most CE topic I've seen in a while

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BlueBoy675
09/01/21 9:48:42 AM
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Njolk posted...
Do you... not brush your teeth?

This is the most CE topic I've seen in a while
You know you can still get cavities even if you brush and floss, right?

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Drpooplol
09/01/21 9:50:10 AM
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Njolk posted...
Do you... not brush your teeth?

This is the most CE topic I've seen in a while
Brush twice a day with an electric brush. Floss on and off.

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TwoBit_Samurai
09/01/21 9:52:56 AM
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Njolk posted...
Do you... not brush your teeth?

This is the most CE topic I've seen in a while

There are conditions where some people need a special routine to prevent tooth decay. Doesn't mean he isn't brushing if he has cavities

TC, it's best not to be nervous(just try and keep in mind that the end goal will make life much more enjoyable). I had something similar, years ago. The process sucks, but it's definitely for the best. If you haven't been in that long they are likely to suggest a deep cleaning as well. Just get in there and get everything taken care of. Teeth problems and cavities can lead to pretty major health issues.

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Drpooplol
09/01/21 9:55:06 AM
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TwoBit_Samurai posted...
There are conditions where some people need a special routine to prevent tooth decay. Doesn't mean he isn't brushing if he has cavities

TC, it's best not to be nervous(just try and keep in mind that the end goal will make life much more enjoyable). I had something similar, years ago. The process sucks, but it's definitely for the best. If you haven't been in that long they are likely to suggest a deep cleaning as well. Just get in there and get everything taken care of. Teeth problems and cavities can lead to pretty major health issues.
Yeah I know. Thanks for the kindness. I'm prepping to be told that I'm gonna have to get at least one root canal which I hear are pretty painful. Having a baby is what spurred me and my wife to finally get this taken care of.

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TwoBit_Samurai
09/01/21 9:59:23 AM
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Drpooplol posted...
Yeah I know. Thanks for the kindness. I'm prepping to be told that I'm gonna have to get at least one root canal which I hear are pretty painful. Having a baby is what spurred me and my wife to finally get this taken care of.

I have had 2 root canals. They aren't bad, just takes a long time. If the endodontist is worth anything you will be so numbed up that you won't feel a thing. I was extremely nervous for my first, as I had such bad tooth pain that I couldn't even sleep. I practically feel asleep in the chair due to the pain finally being numbed.

Edit- I forgot about the cost of a root canal. Even with insurance, its worse than any pain while sitting in the chair.

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yunalenne10
09/01/21 10:27:38 AM
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You'll get multiple root canals and crowns, probably. How good is your dental insurance?

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PatrickMahomes
09/01/21 10:33:23 AM
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My longest was like 2.5 years without going (still brushed and flossed and fluoride mouthwashed). I had ten cavities, five on each side. Getting them filled wasn't painful or anything, just time consuming and not good on the wallet (even with insurance).

Genetics are a huge factor in tooth health too. My girlfriend went a similar duration without going and she had no cavities.

Just be prepared for anything I suppose.

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smoke_break
09/01/21 10:49:44 AM
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Get out that checkbook. Dental work is expensive.

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One_Day_Remains
09/01/21 10:56:27 AM
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I haven't been to the dentist in a few years either. Nice to see I'm not the only one who falls behind
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Cocytus
09/01/21 11:01:55 AM
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Oh man, you are in for one hell of a cleaning.
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Drpooplol
09/01/21 12:25:34 PM
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So they didn't do any cleaning today; just did x-rays and checked my gums and looked for cavities. Gums are good, and no root canals needed! I do have 9 cavities that need filling, which is a lot, but i expected several root canals, so honestly I consider it a win.

Total cost for the cavity and cleaning work will be about $400.

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