Thursday, March 26, 2009

Root Canal

Today I spent an hour and a half at the dentist getting a root canal and a tooth extraction. I was so nervous the whole morning. Good times. I am so glad it's over. I needed the extraction because I put off getting a root canal on a tooth they started and finally it broke off. It didn't hurt at all, getting the shot for the numbing was the only pain. Just a long time with my mouth wide open listening to drilling in my mouth. Every so often I would realized I was clenching my butt cheeks and then I would try to relax and then I would realize I was doing it again. ha ha
I am turning over a new leaf and I have already made my next 6 month checkup. I am never again going to go any longer betweeen checkups. I need these teeth, I've finally realized.

My mouth is pretty sore. They gave me lortab, but I haven't needed it. The ibuprofen is doing the job just fine.

So brush and floss your teeth and go see your dentist!!

13 comments:

Leciawp said...

I am sorry you had to go through that! I had a root canal when nine months pregnant with Abbott and almost fainted - all that time flat on my back. Hope your recovery continues to go smoothly!

Jeni said...

I really enjoy going to the dentist. I've been going to the same dentist since I was 5. That is until I had to have my first root canal. It was the absolute worst experience ever. If I every have to have another one I will definitely bring my ipod. The sounds made me sick to my stomach.
I hope you get feeling better soon.

Camille said...

Wow, I bet your butt cheeks got a great workout! That's a bonus!

Amy said...

I wish I would have thought to bring my i-pod. Dang!!! And I have had a root canal while 9 months pregnant also. No fun.

Unknown said...

So sorry Amy! If you want to use it as an excuse for me to bring you a treat, Ok I will, just make sure you brush after!

Naytron said...

So about that lortab... bahahaha

the warrens said...

wow amy i had a root canal done on thursday too! i'm glad that your experience went well. mine did too. i was nervous all morning. when my dentist put in my novocain shots he said, "my friend from dental school just paralyzed a guy putting in the same shot last week." i was too nervous to ask if he was kidding or not.

Chase and Lacie said...

So I just found your blog, I am glad I did now we can keep in touch a little better. You poor thing, I hate the Dentist but I do go. I had to have a root canal when I was 8 months pregnant with Tilden they are NOT fun at all.

Amy said...

Ahhh! I may be right behind ya! I haven't been to the dentist since before I got married, like over 4 yrs ago! I have never had a cavity, but I'm thinking with two pregnancies where I couldn't brush without throwing up I'm in for it. I will take your advice and book my appt. today! PS I bet it was a good Butt workout!

Brooke said...

oh, i'm sorry! I hope your pain stays away!

Unknown said...

Oh man- I have TOTALLY been there. Root canals are NO fun! That is funny about the butt cheeks- I do that EVERY time I go to the Orthodontist to get an adjustment. Then I wonder why my butt is sore the next day along with my mouth. :)

ps. Sorry we didnt make it to Nayts shower...I was getting an IV :( But we still have his present....I hope everyone had fun

Nancy Campbell Allen said...

Yuck! You poor thing. I'm glad we have dentists, but it sure is no fun to go see them.

erin said...

oh dear amy, i hope you are better. your story scares me... i haven't been to the dentist in a while, and i am certain they'll find serious damage. eep.

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