NSS: Don't need a Root Canal!

JesseeezMom · 08-11-2006, 02:06 PM

I have the worst teeth. I had fillings in my baby teeth if that says anything- 3 root canals so far. I have avoided the dentist for the last couple years, but I had a molar in the back that looked dark grayish to me. For fear of having a pussie black tooth explode in my head- I went to the dentist to find out that the tooth I was worried about has always looked like that- it's all the metal showing through the tooth enamel. Yippee No Root Canal!

I do need 2 crowns to replace old ones that are on their last leg. I am so happy!

Jenny · 08-11-2006, 02:41 PM

heh good. I've heard root canals suck. My mom has had one or two.

I never even had a cavity until I was an adult and then it was the size of the head of a pin.

Unfortunately, that same tooth a few years later, the filling had fallen out or something, and I was on my home to Kansas from Oklahoma and put a piece of Extra sugar-less gum (the only kind I ever chew) in my mouth and felt a crunch. I pulled the gum out and turns out my tooth had literally crumbled into pieces. Luckily not enough to require a LOT of work. He just used some... white stuff, I dunno (No dirty comments boys.

), and kind filled it in and formed it and it's ok. Always worries me that it'll happen again. lol I'm a fanatic about brushing & flossing now (was before too, although I didn't start flossing til about a year ago).

nickel · 08-11-2006, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by JesseeezMom

I have the worst teeth. I had fillings in my baby teeth if that says anything- 3 root canals so far. I have avoided the dentist for the last couple years, but I had a molar in the back that looked dark grayish to me. For fear of having a pussie black tooth explode in my head- I went to the dentist to find out that the tooth I was worried about has always looked like that- it's all the metal showing through the tooth enamel. Yippee No Root Canal!

I do need 2 crowns to replace old ones that are on their last leg. I am so happy!

more frequent visits to the Dentist will allow decay to be found when it's smaller and then not as likely to be at the point of needing a root canal.

even if you dislike Dentists you are doing yourself a favor by going.

kgsilvas · 08-11-2006, 05:06 PM

...says nickel, the hygenist...

She knows of what she speaks! I go every 6 months and haven't had a cavity or problem in over 8 years. Go for those checkups and cleaning then floss and brush daily, your mouth and your overall health will be far better for the effort you expend.

08-11-2006, 02:06 PM	#1
JesseeezMom Lieutenant Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 226	NSS: Don't need a Root Canal! I have the worst teeth. I had fillings in my baby teeth if that says anything- 3 root canals so far. I have avoided the dentist for the last couple years, but I had a molar in the back that looked dark grayish to me. For fear of having a pussie black tooth explode in my head- I went to the dentist to find out that the tooth I was worried about has always looked like that- it's all the metal showing through the tooth enamel. Yippee No Root Canal! I do need 2 crowns to replace old ones that are on their last leg. I am so happy!

08-11-2006, 02:41 PM	#2
Jenny Chief of Naval Operations Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Kansas City area Posts: 10,947	heh good. I've heard root canals suck. My mom has had one or two. I never even had a cavity until I was an adult and then it was the size of the head of a pin. Unfortunately, that same tooth a few years later, the filling had fallen out or something, and I was on my home to Kansas from Oklahoma and put a piece of Extra sugar-less gum (the only kind I ever chew) in my mouth and felt a crunch. I pulled the gum out and turns out my tooth had literally crumbled into pieces. Luckily not enough to require a LOT of work. He just used some... white stuff, I dunno (No dirty comments boys. ), and kind filled it in and formed it and it's ok. Always worries me that it'll happen again. lol I'm a fanatic about brushing & flossing now (was before too, although I didn't start flossing til about a year ago). __________________ Check out my spoilers for over 20 shows @ SpoilerFix.com Check out my TV blog, where I post weekly & daily TV schedules, TV news, interviews with TV stars & more! All new TV forums as well @ TV Is My Pacifier

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08-11-2006, 05:06 PM	#4
kgsilvas Rear Admiral Lower Half Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,245	...says nickel, the hygenist... She knows of what she speaks! I go every 6 months and haven't had a cavity or problem in over 8 years. Go for those checkups and cleaning then floss and brush daily, your mouth and your overall health will be far better for the effort you expend.

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