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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Saturday, December 03, 2005 - 11:23 am
Yeah you are probably stuck with that, but at least that is less invasive.. you just have to be sure they make it fit properly, bite-wise.
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Sincebb1
Member
08-22-2005
| Saturday, December 03, 2005 - 11:23 am
On the other hand I SLEPT in my CC robe all night and still have it on...security blanket...
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Saturday, December 03, 2005 - 11:24 am
I meant stuck with having them put the crown on, NOT stuck with lingering damage..
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Saturday, December 03, 2005 - 11:25 am
Ahhh.. my blanket comes today!! In the hotel I used the robe as a blanket too..
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Sincebb1
Member
08-22-2005
| Saturday, December 03, 2005 - 11:27 am
That is another thing...I hope they don't have to numb me again to take off the temporary crown and put the permanent one on... and will I be able to open my mouth by then? Seems to me that not being able to open my mouth already for 6 days is a long time.
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Bonzacat
Member
07-08-2003
| Saturday, December 03, 2005 - 11:40 am
Since, it sounds like advice from emergency care would be best, if only for the peace of mind to get you through the next few days. Six days does sound like a long time to have severe pain. Sea - enjoy that new blanket!!!!
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Sincebb1
Member
08-22-2005
| Saturday, December 03, 2005 - 11:45 am
I don't think it will do much good to call and ask emergency. They always give you the same answer...come in and we will take a look...they don't want to get sued. I am going to double wrap myself in CC. First layer is the robe...second layer is the blanket. I think it is helping...
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Eeyoreslament
Member
07-20-2003
| Saturday, December 03, 2005 - 11:51 am
Since - I would SERIOUSLY consider finding a different dentist for the final procedure. Sure it may cost a few dollars more, but, as a patient, you paid for those X-rays, and you are allowed to take them to a different dentist when you decide to move on. They are YOUR records. I would definitely look in the phone book, read all of the ads thoroughly, and look for a few dentists that specifically advertise their sensitivity to scared patients. I know there are a few in my phone book. The lock jaw, heart palpitations, and the tongue poke are THREE STRIKES (not to mention the poor customer service). You've been more than patient. I would politely ask them for your dental records, and find someone else (and nobody THEY recommend). Everyone else is right that the husband is NOT a second opinion. He's just avoiding lawsuit. Another route you need to explore is talking to your State or Federal dental association. Whatever the governing body is, over all of the dentists. I am sure there is some sort of regulatory institution, that dentists need to register their credentials with, in order to get their license to practice. You need to talk to THOSE people, and tell them about what you've dealt with, and get some advice. But the MAIN THING is not to go back to them for the final procedure. 25 bucks for a new consultation is a small price to pay for personal comfort, personal safety, and future health. Please find another dentist!!
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Sincebb1
Member
08-22-2005
| Saturday, December 03, 2005 - 12:05 pm
I have been looking for another dentist but have not found one...am stepping up the search. It would cost me about $1,200 to go to another dentist cause my insurance only covers 50% of a crown and I have maxed out my insurance for this year. Ee...I don't need to go to a special dentist for scared patients cause I am not scared of dentists in general....just this one! LOL! I am stuck for this year with this dentist...and I guess I am stuck with not knowing exactly what is going on until Tuesday!
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Saturday, December 03, 2005 - 12:08 pm
Eeyores, not sure how Since's dental is covered.. in my case with no dental insurance.. it would cost a HUGE amount to switch at this point when the first dentist has already run up a really large amount (my last crown cost $1300 plus) But at least I assume you have a temporary crown, Since??
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Saturday, December 03, 2005 - 12:11 pm
Since.. just be sure if any symptoms get more scary to do the ER or urgent care.. seems like you should at least be able to get a course of preventative antibiotics. I'm not usually in favor of random use of antibiotics but an infection in the head is so serious..
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Shadoe
Member
11-04-2004
| Saturday, December 03, 2005 - 12:16 pm
My palms sweat and I shake all over just for Xrays; I am terrified of dentists. I have had to deal with a couple abcessed teeth and it was no fun, but I know what to look for now. Watch for fever and swellings in your neck along the jawbones. Having trouble moving your jaw is not a very good sign at all. Once I let my problem get so bad that I had a fever of 102 and could not open my mouth. I was forced to go to the dental college nearby and struck gold. I was in such bad shape that the instructors worked on me with some rarely used tools for just such an extreme case. The students were lucky I crawled in! Infection is poison that can quickly turn into a very bad situation for your whole body, so call someone to tell them how you are feeling. Maybe they can tell you it is not too serious or maybe it may be something that has to be seen right away. About that dentist couple - don't go back. Get a real dentist. Report the dentist couple so that their actions are on record and maybe will stop others from going through the same poor treatment.
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Sincebb1
Member
08-22-2005
| Saturday, December 03, 2005 - 12:17 pm
You are right Sea...my crown is around $700 to me after insurance... the new dentist would have to do almost everything all over again... and it would not be covered. The temporary I have is not like any I have ever seen...usually it is a fitted temp like the permanent. This one was like a "sheet" that they wrap around the tooth. Must be new technology. I am sure it is not as hard to take off as the old ones but probably not as durable.
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Watching2
Member
07-07-2001
| Saturday, December 03, 2005 - 12:21 pm
Since - I've had EVERY dental procedure imaginable and now have a full denture on the top after having all those teeth first filled, root canaled & crowned until the crowns wouldn't stay on anymore and then extracted. My dental chart is as big as a phonebook! I've gone to many different dentists - I just have really bad soft teeth. Anyway - on some teeth, my endos (root canals) were a breeze or just small discomfort. On one, it was a horrible mess that took 3 mo. to get right! I had to keep getting my appointments pushed back because I would have a problem and then another... and in between one of my wisdom teeth inflamed, had that extracted and then I got a dry socket with THAT! I felt like I was in hell! GAH! Each dentist thought the OTHER procedure was causing the pain because they'd never seen a procedure cause that much pain. It was awful!! I am happy to say, that's the ONLY TOOTH that gave me that much trouble, but some were a bit sensitive and some were not. I remember having that block put in my mouth when I had the dry socket because they had to pry my mouth open because it was so swollen and I couldn't open my mouth. Arrrgh!!!!!! Now you have to understand I was seeing some of the best specialists in the city and man, was I traumatized for a while after that! Anyway, my point is, sometimes it's not anything really serious, it's just that your body is deciding to act up crazy and other times, it doesn't. I just don't want you to get yourself too worked up before you can see someone because I've been there and done that! Certainly, you should look for another dentist, but keep with those warm MOIST compresses. I find they work the best for that kind of pain. I remember the days when the hot water bottle was my best friend. Accck!! Did the dentist also mention you can take ibuprofen if there's no reason you shouldn't (allergies/other conditions)? I find that works better than codeine because it's an anti-inflammatory. Codeine and the derivatives like it, usually do nothing for me except make me feel yucky and they would always add the acetaminophen (Tylenol) to avoid stomach upset. I find if I take ibuprofen w/at least some milk, it's fine on my stomach and works much better. Last time when I had the last 4 teeth pulled for the denture, I mentioned a pain killer that my M.D. prescribed after my car accident and the oral surgeon was fine giving it to me. It's like hydrocodone which they usually give, but instead of having the "Tylenol" in it, it has "Advil" or ibuprofen. Man, can I relate. I hope it's better soon. BTW - That's the first time I've outted myself as having a denture. I just got it last summer and I'm really sensitive about it although it looks great! It just makes me feel so old to have it! My mom who is 83 called the other day and she is just going to get one! I had to have the crappy teeth in the family. My bros never had these problems!
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Sincebb1
Member
08-22-2005
| Saturday, December 03, 2005 - 12:22 pm
I would have felt better if he had prescribed some antibiotics since I won't see him for 4 more days. My jaw does hurt and feel stiff and I have pain around my neck...so that is a worry and come to think of of it I feel a bit hot...so I will go to the ER if it gets worse. I tend not to go to a doctor unless I am really bad off.
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Watching2
Member
07-07-2001
| Saturday, December 03, 2005 - 12:28 pm
Since - Definitely watch your temperature and get some medical treatment if you find it's up! I tend to not go unless I'm bad off, but sometimes, enough is enough! I don't want to stear you away from medical care if you need it. I don't often go for antibiotics unless necessary because they mess up my GI tract so much, but if necessary, I take them. Just eat lots of active culure yogurt! If you just had the root canal and they made the crown right off, I would be more concerned. You should call the dentist back (at least) and ask for a prescription of antibiotics. Hope to hear you're feeling better soon!
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Sincebb1
Member
08-22-2005
| Saturday, December 03, 2005 - 12:29 pm
Watching~ Thanks..I have gone through some stuff too. I also have "sensitive soft teeth". I just sent my DH to get some Motrin. I will try the heat... what do I use for "moist heat" I don't have a hot water bottle...Best part is I have to go to work in 3 hours!
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Watching2
Member
07-07-2001
| Saturday, December 03, 2005 - 12:32 pm
Accck! Work in 3 hours!! Well, you can use hot wash cloths as one method. Keep a bowl nearby so you can redip it and then get fresh water as it gets cold. Some heating pads are made so that they have a moist feature. If you don't have either and continue to have pain, a hot water bottle is a cheap investment. Make sure you wrap anything with heat with a towel or other cloth so you don't burn your skin! Good luck!
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Sincebb1
Member
08-22-2005
| Saturday, December 03, 2005 - 12:42 pm
I am so unequipped! I don't even know where a thermometer might be! After the move into the new house I don't know where anything is! I will go after work and get a thermometer, a hot water bottle etc! I do have a heating pad somewhere, that has moist heat, but is it one of those huge ones. Thanks everyone! I feel emotionally better! Just took 3 200mg Motrin. Hope it helps!
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Saturday, December 03, 2005 - 12:42 pm
Aw, Since, that sucks that you have to go to work so soon! Watching.. the endodontist jammed that block in my mouth only for himself.. I had already told him I've been diagnosed with TMJ for over 20 years, but I've never had a problem having a dental procedure and I've had plenty of crowns and even fillings in at least one wisdom tooth so my dentist had been able to work without props like that. My four tooth bridge is in the front. I've been back to my dentist for a cleaning and made it abundantly clear to the hygenist, who took a note in my chart, that I'm not going back to THAT endodontist, ever.. because of the block and the effects it had and I guess he's used to people using the headphones or his super duper goggles that play movies on the inside but that made me feel claustrophobic.. so I was Present and hearing and he and his assistant kept gossiping about people in the medical building.. seemed very unprofessional to me. They DID do a good job on the restoration of that crown. I hope the motrin and moist heat helps a bunch. That temporary sounds "different".. I've always had the kind where they make a mold and put in a fitted temprary..
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Eeyoreslament
Member
07-20-2003
| Saturday, December 03, 2005 - 1:07 pm
I seriosuly don't understand the switching dentists thing. We are able to switch dentists freely up here. As well, I guess the "medical" issues of dentitry are covered by our health care (maybe). If you've already maxxed out your spending, then why can't you leave? When you go to a new dentist up here, you say to them "I want my records and stuff, to see another dentist." They are obligated to give you things like moulds and Xrays and stuff, that you've paid to have done. Technically you own those. Sure they can bill you for something like "transfer of information" but it's usually something like 25 bucks. Then you take those corwn mouldings to the new dentist, and THEY can look at that stuff, and fit you for a new crown. One major thing that dentists are obligated to take seriously (and give immediate attention) is when mouth pain inhibits EATING. If you are having any trouble eating, they are not allowed to "laugh you off". Seriously, if you've maxxed out your insurance, I would get your records, and invest the transfer fee, so you can see a dentist that actually cares about you. The reason I suggested a dentist that advertises for "scared patients" is that they specifically take the time to learn procedures that are less painful, and are more attuned to patient needs, and have better bedside manner. These dentists know the damage that can be done by giving off a "suck it up" attitude, and treat their patients a little more tenderly. If a patient says "it hurts" they are more responsive to that, and will explore any possible way to make the patient feel more comfortable.
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Holly
Member
06-19-2005
| Saturday, December 03, 2005 - 1:20 pm
Excellent advice, Eeyore.
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Sincebb1
Member
08-22-2005
| Saturday, December 03, 2005 - 1:36 pm
Ee~ Your medical coverage does seem different/better. For us our dental plan is...We have a certain amount of money our insurance will cover per year. If you have HMO, you can only go to certain dentists and only certain procedures are covered. If you have PPO you can go to a HMO (usually bad) dentist within your network and the rules of the HMO apply. If you go to an out-of-network (usually good) dentist your plan pays "X" percent of certain procedures. Usually a much less percentage than HMO but you get to go to a better doctor. You have a per year maximum (some you have to wait the 12 months and some you can go anytime during the calender year) dollar amount you cannot exceed. You can only have your records and your x-rays transfered. But every dentist I know does not want the old x-rays because they want their own ones. The new dentist will not put the other's crown in...he did not fit it or make it and he won't be responsible for it. I can't afford the full price ($1,450)or the half price ($725)of another crown from another dentist. Plus transfer fees and since I am having a problem..the full cost of new x-rays that the new dentist will want to see if I have an abscess etc. My dentist apparently is a jerk cause he told to massage it, take some Motrin and don't eat any beef jerky (as he laughed). I told him I am eating oatmeal! As far as I am concerned, he should have offered to meet me at his office to take a look. Especially since I have been like this since Monday!
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Sincebb1
Member
08-22-2005
| Saturday, December 03, 2005 - 2:29 pm
BTW Carly Simon's Moonlight Serenade:Live on the QE2 concert is on PBS now. I have it on TV and can transfer it to DVD if anyone wants it. Waiting to watch it cause 1/3 of it is requests for pledges.
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Eeyoreslament
Member
07-20-2003
| Saturday, December 03, 2005 - 2:33 pm
Yeah, I'd be all over writing to the Better Business Bureau about the couple, AS WELL AS going to any and all regional, state, and national dental governing bodies. The more complaints a person has eventually catches up with them..... I'm sorry to hear about your catch 22 situation. If I were you, and you aren't getting the attention you need from the dentist, I would go to an emergancy walk-in clinic and tell them you CAN'T EAT, and get some anti-inflammatories prescribed. The secret to getting the prescription you want, is to tell them a few important points, ot win their favor: that you can't eat (this is dangerous), how your dentist dealt with the problem (making jokes nad not even seeing you), and that you've been patient enough, and this has been since Monday. Add in that you've lost 8 pounds in days, and they will give you something. And if you mention something non-addictive, it's more likely they will give you a prescription for your pain. In March, I had an infection in the back of my jaw, due to an impacted wisdom tooth. I was given anti-biotics, and because I couldn't eat, I was getting IMMEDIATE service. After removing the wisdom teeth, they gave me codiene, AND this anti-imflammatory called Ketorolac, which is a strong version of Advil. They told me a combination of the codeine and the anti-imflammatory was good. I really wish you luck with this. I'm sorry, but it is @$$holes like your dentist that cause tons of people to not even bother SEEING a dentist at all. That really bugs me the way you are being treated.
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