dental denial

[susandennis]

The very back tooth on top (right) stands alone since the one next to it was pulled due to rottenitis. And now I've managed to chip some pieces off of it. Small pieces for now, but, if that tooth goes, I'll be thrown into the replacement tooth situation.

Putting the money aside (and make room because the pile of it required is big), the very idea of anything requiring multiple (or, heck, even single) dental visits and/or procedures just makes me frantic.

Happily it's not an emergency. The tooth isn't wobbling or hurting and most of it is still there and the chipped off bit provides a sharper edge for chewing. I am borrowing trouble, I know it.

Comments

[anita-margarita.livejournal.com]

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[susandennis]

Thank you.

[letmesaythis.livejournal.com]

I suppose that placing a crown on the chipped tooth could fairly easily save it, which is always a better option than rottenitis. Good luck with the tooth, whatever you decide.

[jwg.livejournal.com]

Getting it repaired/crowned sooner rather than later will probably save you discomfort and money.