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Here's to Your Health:  I'm scared......  |
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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3659 Posts
Sherri
Elma
WA
USA
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 Posted - Jun 25 2007 : 10:31:51 PM
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| I have an appointment at 7 am tomorrow at the dental surgeon's office. I haven't been in so long, and I broke a tooth off, then lost a crown that was next to it. Should have had it taken care of a year ago, but I'm so SCARED of the dentist I will do anything not to go. DH is making me. Send me good vibes tomorrow morning please! I'm not 100% sure yet that I'll get there after I leave home. I may just end up at Starbucks or something. |
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summerbreeze
True Blue Farmgirl
277 Posts
Laura
WA
USA
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Posted - Jun 25 2007 : 10:39:02 PM
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I'm so sorry you are scared. Take a deep breath and get it over with. I had a root canal a week after I had my baby. Getting the work done now sure beats the pain. Sending you positive thought for being strong and brave tomorrow.
Laura
You only live once,if you do it right once is enough. |
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DaisyFarm
True Blue Farmgirl
1646 Posts
Diane
Victoria
BC
Canada
1646 Posts |
Posted - Jun 25 2007 : 11:40:30 PM
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Oh boy Sherri, I can so relate. I broke a tooth last month and have another that if I get something cold on it, it just about puts me right through the roof...but I just cannot even pick up the phone to make the appointment. The thought gives me butterflies...actually more like hummingbirds in my stomach. Why is it that we feel like that going to a dentist? Nowadays, it is certainly painless. I'll make you a deal...I'll come and hold your hand and then you can come and hold mine!!
Hugs to you, I'll be jealous when you're done and I still have to go. haha
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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3659 Posts
Sherri
Elma
WA
USA
3659 Posts |
Posted - Jun 26 2007 : 05:46:18 AM
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| Hey, that'd be doable - you're only in Victoria - just a short drive and a ferry ride away! Thanks for the encouragement. |
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Carolinagirl
True Blue Farmgirl
486 Posts
Kim
Rutherfordton
NC
USA
486 Posts |
Posted - Jun 26 2007 : 07:40:51 AM
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Oh- I had to go through the same kind of thing last year. One of my three remaining wisdom teeth broke in half, and while it wasn't hurting (yet), I knew it eventually would. I finally made the dentist appt, then the surgeon's appointment a week after that, and Husband Dear took me. I just kept telling myself that the extractions (went ahead and got all three out) would be over in less tha 15 minutes, and I felt better.
I hate the dentist too. Maybe you could take a portable music player and listen to music or a book on tape?...
Good luck-
Kim in NC |
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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3659 Posts
Sherri
Elma
WA
USA
3659 Posts |
Posted - Jun 26 2007 : 08:49:01 AM
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| Well, I'm back from the oral surgeon. Three teeth have to come out. And the shocker (to me) is they want to do it Thursday - THIS Thursday, like day after tomorrow. I need time to get mentally prepared for this!! Hope I can find someone to drive me. It's about 45 minutes away. Maybe DH could take the day off........ (He'll keep me from cancelling too!) |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - Jun 26 2007 : 11:33:22 AM
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Hi Sherri!
I certainly feel your pain! I have had 6 teeth out. 4 for orthodontics, 1 wisdom tooth, and 1 from a bike accident. I need to go get an implant done to fix the one that had to be removed due to the bike accident. I want to get it done before September. I am more worried about that implant then I was for the removals! *hugs!* I hope your visit goes well! I alway ask for the Nitrous (laughing gas) before they give me any shots. It really helps!
Alee
The amazing one handed typist! One hand for tying, one hand to hold Nora! |
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summerbreeze
True Blue Farmgirl
277 Posts
Laura
WA
USA
277 Posts |
Posted - Jun 26 2007 : 11:55:12 AM
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OMG!! 3 you poor thing. So glad you made it thru today. I sent you positive thoughts all morning.
Laura
You only live once,if you do it right once is enough. |
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babs
True Blue Farmgirl
226 Posts
Babette
MN
USA
226 Posts |
Posted - Jun 26 2007 : 11:57:01 AM
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I found a great dentist through "The Gentle Dental" network. I probably haven't been in about 4 years and now need all sorts of work. So I feel your pain. It's not fun, but you need to take care of you and your mouth. Bacteria in your teeth can travel and make you sick in ways you wouldn't think to connect. Rotting teeth is very bad for people with serious health conditions.
Over all, it weakens your immune system because you are constantly fighting a minor infection. Try taking a fidget toy with you. I used to have a bunch of little palm sized plushies that I could squeeze or play with if I got nervous. It really helped. Good luck. :)
Alee, I had an implant done this year. I heard all kinds of stories about how it was such a terrible process and I got completely worked up over going in. You know it wasn't nearly as bad as anyone said? Having done it once, and having a tooth now that I know I can't break I would totally do it again.
Hugs to both - you'll be fine I'm sure!
Babs
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - Jun 26 2007 : 12:34:04 PM
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Babs- Thanks for the reassurance! I am just sick of dental issues. I had a pretty horrible bike wreck when I was 8 and have had to deal with it since. I am looking forward to this particular problem being done with! LOL
Alee
The amazing one handed typist! One hand for tying, one hand to hold Nora! |
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Kathie
True Blue Farmgirl
2436 Posts
Kathie
Thonotosassa
Florida
USA
2436 Posts |
Posted - Jun 26 2007 : 12:47:16 PM
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Poor Babies!!
i am so sorry!!
Sherrie,, you'll be fine sweetie.. just relax..
ok.. weird me.. the dentist is very relaxing for me.. i just close my eyes.. & let them yank away.. i think it's some sort of therapy or something..
In a World Where you Can Be Anything, Be Yourself.. |
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DaisyFarm
True Blue Farmgirl
1646 Posts
Diane
Victoria
BC
Canada
1646 Posts |
Posted - Jun 26 2007 : 1:48:00 PM
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Hey Sherri...lets just bring Kathie along to our appointments. I'm sure she's better than the laughing gas. Love your sense of humor Kathie!
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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3659 Posts
Sherri
Elma
WA
USA
3659 Posts |
Posted - Jun 26 2007 : 2:07:39 PM
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| I would love to bring Kathie to my appt. I'm sure I'd never even notice what they were doing in my mouth! |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Jun 26 2007 : 2:08:05 PM
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You are such a freak kathie, first nasal passage sinus irrigation, now the dentist....go make your mini aprons!!!
I used to be afraid of the dentist until 2yrs ago when I had my wisdom teeth out, and now I love going...so quiet, so laid back and falling asleep, just enjoy it!!! I certainly do! |
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Carol Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
4033 Posts
Carol Sue
Washingtonian
USA
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Posted - Jun 26 2007 : 2:59:25 PM
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Kathi and Sherri you crack me up. I think we should bring kathi along to make us laugh. I desperatly need to have teeth fixed, no insurance and no money.
Feeling sympathy, DD lavender fields dreamer is right now at the dentist and has a real fear of them. She may have to have the tooth pulled. Watching granddaughters.
Hang in there, get it done quickly then you can't dwell on it.
Carol Sue
Ps, if we took Kathi with us and are laughing to hard, how would the dentist work......hmmmmmm
Enjoying the moments. |
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Kathie
True Blue Farmgirl
2436 Posts
Kathie
Thonotosassa
Florida
USA
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Posted - Jun 26 2007 : 8:38:13 PM
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They would have us commited..
But we'd STILL have fun!!!
In a World Where you Can Be Anything, Be Yourself.. |
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cinnamongirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1682 Posts
Carrie
Canada
1682 Posts |
Posted - Jun 26 2007 : 8:55:31 PM
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| Looks like we will be up all nite with Sherri for a couple. Not to worry nothing to it! Just plan a reward for yourself to get when finished (not food) then focus on your reward and you will be out of there before you know it. But do not forget your reward! |
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Carol Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
4033 Posts
Carol Sue
Washingtonian
USA
4033 Posts |
Posted - Jun 26 2007 : 10:48:40 PM
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Committed, no,not us kathie!!!!!
Enjoying the moments. |
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