Went to the dentist today after an intense toothache. Neva had a toothache that bad, was jumping in pain, and tears kept streaming. Tried pain killers and cold pack treatment but was in vain. Managed to survive till the next morning.
Was confirmed that all these pains were caused by the stupid tooth (wisdom tooth actually). It has grown slanted and has caused food particles to be stuck in the gap formed with the front tooth, thus decay occurs. The only option is to remove the wisdom tooth surgically. After the local anesthetics which hurts really badly (three injections into your gums and cheeks), the dentist explained the possible risks pertaining to the surgery. I freaked out totally. It sounded really horrible and scary though it is just a tooth extraction. There are risks of perm nerve damage, cuts to the tongue and lips, excessive bleeding, tooth bits lodging in the throat, etc...
AND for these torturing pains - 6 hundred bucks. Goodness.
Without the extraction, the pain came back several days later, and almost everyone is telling me to extract the tooth asap. Ouch! Have been feeding on pain killers almost everyday. Finally, managed to pick up my courage and book an appointment with National Dental Center. My frens said that it is cheaper and of course, safer. Hmm.... Was advised that I would have to be on 5 days MC because of the swelling that might occur. OH, bao bao face, haiz.
Hopefully the pain will be gone after the surgery. It's too disturbing. Cant help but wonder, how troublesome and tormenting to be a human being. Why animals do not have to brush their teeth like twice a day and yet dun have such problem. Haiz. God's creation.
jiejie.
ReplyDeletetake care of urself :)