Hooray Valium!
I’m home from the dentist and am happy to report that all went very well. My cracked tooth was a little more damaged than previously thought, so it had to go. And I am SOOOO glad. I’m not thrilled about the gaping hole in my mouth but it’ll heal with time. Thankfully it’s way in the back so you can’t see it unless I open wide and stick my mouth in your face. Which I don’t think I’ll be doing, as sexy as that sounds.
Since I’ve never had a tooth pulled out before, I was pretty nervous. Therefore the nice dental assistant gave me Valium. I’ve never taken Valium before, but I am impressed with it’s ability to chill me out completely. The procedure itself was painless. I didn’t even really feel the numbing shots, which was what I had been dreading most. Yanking out the tooth took some effort, but other than pressure- and the dentist’s foot on my chest- I didn’t feel pain at all.
(Kidding about the foot.)
So far my face is still made of rubber. (I’m half-tempted to just start piercing the whole right side of my face just because I wouldn’t feel it.) The second I regain feeling, I’m prepared with my NEW prescription of Vicodin to handle any pain that might attack me. I also have the next two days off and I plan to use them sleeping.
I’m tired and a bit woozy and think I’ll take a nap now.
Peace and dentists who rock hard with good drugs.
Tags: dentists, tooth pain, Valium
July 9th, 2008 at 8:57 pm
Several years back they had to fix my grill (All six top front teeth are crowned). Oh how I remember The “V” twins Vicodin and Valium. Hope you feel better soon. When I get to go home Sunday, I’ll have a beer for you.
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July 9th, 2008 at 10:12 pm
Glad to hear you survived the horrors of the dentist’s office! Pretty soon you’ll be attempting to whistle through that “gaping hole”.
Hooray for Vicodin, once again!!
July 9th, 2008 at 10:18 pm
Jake - Yes, pleeeease have a beer for me. I fear I won’t be able to have one of my own for a while… But my money’s on Sunday or Tuesday. Thanks for the feel better wishes too.
With the “V” twins… I’m sure I’ll be juuuuusssst fine.
Angi - I survived! LOL I can’t wait for the healing. I’m SO sick of gauze in my mouth. Seriously. I hate it. And I’m starving! Oh well… At least I won’t want to smash in my face with a hammer anymore. ha ha ha
July 9th, 2008 at 10:57 pm
It’s pretty painless with all the drugs. The first time I had a root canal everyone had me so nervous I had them drug me … put me out like a puppy. I was so sick afterwards. So the next time I stayed awake and just got a ‘local’ it was fine … way better. Couldn’t feel a thing.
Glad you home & feeling better
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July 9th, 2008 at 11:58 pm
I know what you mean. Gauze is the WORST!! You really should try the tea bag thing when you’re feeling a little better - it tastes way better than gauze! I did that a lot when I had all FOUR wisdom teeth out the same day. I recommend chamomile or peppermint, they taste the best straight from the bag
July 9th, 2008 at 11:59 pm
To clarify: REAL TEABAGS!!!!
July 10th, 2008 at 1:08 am
Oh, trust me Angi, I KNOW you mean real tea bags! LOL… I should not use dry ones though, right? Someone said to use dry ones- I’d think they should be wet first. Did you wet them first? Good grief this sounds stupid to me. Am I making sense? Vikey is good but not so much for a clear head.
July 10th, 2008 at 1:09 am
And Drowsey, yes the local wasn’t bad at ALL. I didn’t even feel the shots. I felt the first one, but barely. He kept saying I’d feel an “electrical” feeling, but I don’t think I did.
July 10th, 2008 at 1:22 am
Well, good for you. At least that’s taken care of
Hope you get back to the pinkest of health soon …
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July 10th, 2008 at 5:52 am
I can’t believe you didn’t even feel the numbing shot thing– wow, dentistry must have come a long way baby.
Glad to hear you’re in relief mode now!
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July 10th, 2008 at 6:39 am
you know that numbing stuff they give you at the dentist is deceitful. i used to beat my face up, pinch myself, make nail impressions in my cheek all because i couldn’t feel anything and it was fun. of course when it wore off, i would scream like….
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July 10th, 2008 at 6:40 am
p.s. glad you’re recovering! ding dong the tooth is gone.
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July 10th, 2008 at 7:22 am
I always say there is no pain quite like tooth pain. The way it just seems to shoot straight up into your skull…ugh.
The last time I had a cavity filled my dentist asked me if I wanted Novocain. I told him yes, of course, isn’t that assumed?? He said he has many patients who don’t like it and don’t get it. I can’t imagine letting someone drill something in my mouth (drilling that causes you to smell SMOKE) with nothing to numb the pain!
I think you should go right from the V twins to shooties. Why take a chance and be in pain?
Feel better soon!
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July 10th, 2008 at 7:33 am
Well…I don’t know why you would use dry ones, that would be SO uncomfortable, and probably painful! I always would just soak them in cold water for a couple minutes and then bite down on them, wherever the pulled tooth - a.k.a. “gaping hole” - was.
July 10th, 2008 at 2:11 pm
I have been suffering from the pain since 1 month and am fear of dentist and all his tools. your post encourage me to pull that pain engine out of my mouth.
July 10th, 2008 at 4:01 pm
Nick - I am SO relieved now to have that all overwith. I’m thrilled to not have that miserable pain anymore.
Florida Girl In Sydney - I barely felt the initial shot. That was to numb my face enough for him to give me the whammy shots- which I barely felt. Not bad at all. He even said I did very well. LOL
Natural - I know how you feel! I almost bit my lip more than once (something he warned me about) but I quickly realized I had rubber between my teeth and didn’t bite down. I was so aware of my foreign face that I was extra careful not to hurt myself. lol
Susan - I am inclined to agree that there IS no pain like tooth pain. It just attacks your entire HEAD. I don’t cry easily, but that had me in the fetal position praying for death. I could not IMAGINE not having novocain!! The amount of effort it took him to pull out my tooth (a molar) would have killed me if I wasn’t numb. Whomever doesn’t need numbing drugs is amazing. And yes… shooties on the way very soon!
Angi - I’m willing to try the tea bag thing but I only have regular ones. Not yummy flavored teas. I wonder how that will taste…
John M Hi there! Thanks for the visit and comment! Dentistry is very scary but it shouldn’t be. They have indeed come a long way. It was all very fast and painless and SO worth it. I don’t have any more pain and THAT is wonderful.
July 11th, 2008 at 5:52 am
Congratulations! I’m glad you survived your ordeal. Though I am jealous of your pharmaceutical nirvana. Sigh.
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July 11th, 2008 at 5:00 pm
Oh, gosh .. I’ve never had a tooth out while conscious, either. I am totally DREADING the idea of maybe having to lose one under local. I had my wisdom teeth out in hospital, under GA. I was completely out, which is how I like it. Or at least, it’s how I can tolerate it. I have a great dentist, but oh, how I hate going to have stuff done!
I’m glad it’s over for you and it went well. I hope the healing goes well too!
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