mouth
So my jaw/mouth has been hurting since Sunday. Mostly when I chew. When the pain is bad, it goes up into my ear and down my neck. Consequently, I called a dentist here at the University and scheduled an appointment ASAP – which is Monday of next week. In the meantime, they recommended that I see my general practitioner to make sure it isn’t a muscle/gland issue.
I went yesterday, she looked around my mouth and felt all of my muscles, bones, and glands. After discussing it all, she concluded that it is a dental issue (oh, joy). When I asked her if she saw anything in my mouth that looked suspicious, she looked again. She thinks, and I agree, that it looks like there is a crack in my back molar. *sigh* She reassured me that crowns are pretty straightforward and not painful. But now, I just want to get it done and not wait until Monday. I’m just hoping that it isn’t some kind of major cavity. I’m not sure which is worse, but somehow a cavity seems worse.
Ugh.
This is the first major teeth issue I’ve had since I had my impacted wisdom teeth taken out. That was such a joy too, let me tell you.
I’m hoping this isn’t as bad.
Ern says:
No worries. A crown isn’t so bad. About the same as a cavity (although you get a temporary, and then have to go in later to get it replaced with the permanent one). But pain-wise, about the same as a cavity.
jenski says:
Ouch! I’ve heard the same about crowns though, so I am sure it will be fine.
Squirl says:
I think cavities are worse. The worst part about needing a crown is the pain you have before you get t the dentist. It’s a lot better after that.