Guest guest Posted May 21, 2005 Report Share Posted May 21, 2005 Hi y'all, Been a LONG time since I've posted last, but I do check in to read frequently. How are y'all? Anyway, for the last 5 days I had some intermittent tooth pain that at times could get pretty intense. I got in to see my dentist (who is also an ND) yesterday and he took x-rays, which revealed that the tooth was broken and that there was an abcess. He said that it'll probably either have to have a root canal done, or be extracted. (He saved me from having to have 1 root canal done already on a different tooth, so when he says I need one on this tooth I trust him.) I'm probably going to have this done next week, as the pain's pretty great at times. I survive on a combo of White Willow Bark and Valerian Root during the day (plenty of both) and I work the reflexology points on my hands that correspond to the teeth (can be very effective pain management!) But to actually get to sleep at night requires about 4 Aleve, unfortunately, as I don't have any curare on hand, nor do I know what I'm doing concerning using it. Has anyone had a root canal (or extraction with a bridge) before? Can anyone offer any suggestions, either as to how to cope for the next few days till I have it done, OR how to cope/recover afterward? Thanks in advance! Blessings, --Jeni-Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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