but wll have to wait until next thursday. That's an entire week of some already bad pain. I cannot take strong pain meds because I must look after my husban, so pray please for me to make it through this coming week. Thank u so much. Lillian

Dear Lilian,

So sorry to hear about your toothache. OUCH! I work at a Dentist and I can't believe you have to wait a week when you are in pain. I would let you in straight away - we always have emergency appts available.

I do hope you can get in earlier than that. I'd be on the phone tomorrow morning ringing up to see if there is a cancellation and ask the receptionist to put you on an A S A P list (as soon as possible).

I have been away since Friday. I am one of my church's SYNOD representative of the Anglican Church of Australia held this year at our Conservatorium of Music.

Make sure you ring tomorrow morning (Monday) and see if you can get in earlier.

Love and blessings Chris

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by lbrow 18 Oct 2009

I had planned to do that Chris but the card the dentist gave me with my appt. said he would not be in his office 'till tues. *

Hi Lillian, sorry that you have pain, hope you manage the week. You are in my prayers Hugs Yvonne

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by lbrow 18 Oct 2009

Thank u Yvonne *

Lillian, what a bummer!! First, pain; there is an old Native American remedy of celery. Since chewing would be a problem, try mushing it with a meat hammer, and put it on the tooth, let it get to room temperature first so it won't shock the root. I know an old Indian who swears by this. Just for what it's worth, are you sure you need to go thru this? I tripped once, many years ago, and kind of "clacked" my teeth together, if you know what I mean. The tooth that had the crown split the bottom tooth it hit clean in half like yours. But when my root canal guy looked at the x rays, he said the crack went all the way to the root, and probably a root canal wouldn't do much good for long. He said there was about a 50-50 chance it would work, but only for a while, and I'd have to have it pulled anyway. I opted to save the root canal money and just go strait to extraction, do not pass Go, do not collect $200. Just a thought, because I know you're on a fixed income, too. My dentist apparently has enough money, if he talked himself out of a $900 job, hee hee hee. And seriously, my regular dentist came in on the
Fourth of July to see me one time when I lost a crown, and didn't charge me, either. Crikey, I think I'd be making some waves, doesn't the word "emergency" mean what it used to mean any more? So sorry for your pain, Lilian, try the celery, or how about OraJel, like for babies' teething? This has to be the worst pain! You're in my prayers, sweetie, hugs, Marji

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by lbrow 18 Oct 2009

Marji, thanks for the celery tip, I'm trying everything suggested. Problem is, this is one of the day my bottom partial clips on or I would have had it pulled. You r right about the $$. I have no dental Insurance. I'm gonna go get the celery out of the fridg. *

Hope you are feeling better soon Lil I hate the dentist alot. Lisa

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by lbrow 17 Oct 2009

I'm trying real hard to keep my mind of myself by being busy but it is difficult with that annoying ache in your entire jaw. *

So sorry to hear that. Tooth ache, I think is the worst pain. I hope everything goes well, and that you will be painfree again soon.
Also hopes that your husband is well.
Prayers are with you
Hugs and God bless.
Marietta

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by lbrow 17 Oct 2009

Thank u Marietta *

I hope you are not in too much pain and I wish you a fast recovery. I hope Thursday comes fast for you

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by lbrow 17 Oct 2009

Thanku It cannot come to soon I just want to get this over with. *

you dear Darling, I feel pain just thinking of this....hoope all goes well with you soon...love Kerry

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by lbrow 17 Oct 2009

Thank u Kerry I'm trying , but nothing totally gets rid of the ache. *

Miss Lil, when this happened to me, my dearest friend told me to call the dentist that was to do my root canal and ask for Toradol 10. It saved my life! There are NO side effects, you do not feel drugged and it is specifically for tooth pain. Prayers and love you to!

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by lbrow 16 Oct 2009

Oh thank u Jerrilyn I happen to have some toradol, just been hurting pretty bad & hadn't thought of that. It was given to me for bone pain. I have given so many shots of toradol when a broken bone had to b operated on to set it. Thank u I must tell u this though. too much of it will mess your liver up.

by jrob 18 Oct 2009

Thanks for the tip. I only took it for 4 days until I could get to the endodontist. Of course mine happened on a Friday afternoon.

Hi Lillian You should not have to suffer a whole week. I worked in a dental office for 15 years. All the dentist had to do is open up the tooth and place a little medicine in it until you could get back there to have the root canal done. You would have been comfortable the whole week. Try calling him to open the tooth. Meanwhile you will be in my thoughts. Suzanne

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by lbrow 16 Oct 2009

Thank u Suzanne but my dentist has left to go on a hunting trip & the orthodontist who will b doing the root canal is only in his office tues, wed, & Thur. We must pay them to much or they couldn't work so few hrs. *

by sdrise 16 Oct 2009

you have that right! Sorry for your pain.I know how it is . That happened to me over Christmas 2 years ago.No one around to help. I will pray for relief for you. Salt water rinses help and try not to chew on that side. The salt and water stops the germs from getting into that crack. You can try putting sensodyn toothpaste all around that tooth like a medicine. It will make the tooth less painful when you breath on it too

by lbrow 17 Oct 2009

Thank u much

I will keep you in my prayers. God Bless you.

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by lbrow 16 Oct 2009

Thanks Sara, this is the pitts. *

Thinking of you.

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by lbrow 16 Oct 2009

Thank u so much *

Dear Lillian, you have my prayers and thoughts. I think toothache is the worst pain after having a baby...this doesnt help much, I'm so sorry... Take light painkillers, I hope that helps.
Love,Yoriko

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by lbrow 16 Oct 2009

Thank u Yoriko *

by kezza2sew 16 Oct 2009

Yoriko, No I think tooth ache is the worst...Ok so I hate going to the dentist.....hugs Kerry

oh dear, tootache is awful, hope you can take a few painkillers afterall perhaps not that strong as long as it reduces the pain. hugs and prayers for you.

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by lbrow 16 Oct 2009

Thanks gerry *4U

Lillian, I do understand what you are going through - try using a bit of hydrogen peroxide with a bit of water - half and half - swish in your mouth and hold over the tooth that is in pain - for as long as you can stand it (2 minutes) - it will ease that pain and also help with any infection that you might have - it is an old wife's tail, but it works. I will be praying for you - as well. *4U

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by lbrow 16 Oct 2009

Oh thank u shirlene I will try it. The tooth is not decayed but has cracked all the way across & is open down to the root. *4U

by blhamblen 16 Oct 2009

I went Tuesday and had the beginning of an implant started so I share in your pain...he also told me to rinse with the peroxide full strength!! My swelling is starting to go down 3 days later, but I'd rather have given birth AGAIN than have this mouth pain!!

by lbrow 16 Oct 2009

Amen to that Barb!

Oh Lillian. Having a toothache is no fun. Hopefully the pain will lessen some. I guess they put you on anti biotic to calm down the inflamation. That should bring some relief. I pray that the next week is going to bareable. Hugs Angie

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by lbrow 16 Oct 2009

No antibiotic. The tooth has no decay but is cracked across & open all the way down into the root. It's a bummer. My dentist says" Nothing hot or cold & don't breathe(air sets it off). I had to laugh when he told me that. thanks *

You poor thing. Toothache is the worst pain. I hope you can find some relief until you can have the root canal. And hopefully the procedure will be painless.

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by lbrow 16 Oct 2009

Truthfully I hate root canals, have had a few, but I will welcome this one. Thank U *4U

Oh Lillian
First your toe,now your tooth. I will keep you in my prayers.
Bev

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by lbrow 16 Oct 2009

Thank u bev. *4U