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Update on teeth, stuff.
12 years ago
Right so, I got x-rays done. I need three teeth pulled.
The third molar (wisdom) in the top left, because it's too crowded and there's a cavity in the furthest back. I figured as much since there's not enough room for the tooth brush to get back there. So even if I got it filled, it wouldn't matter.
The third molar in the bottom right (wisdom) is impacted, it's fully formed but still fully submerged in the bone. It grew in at an angle and the cusp is pushing into the root of the tooth next to it (second molar).
That second molar has to go as well, part of the root has dissolved to make way for the impacted tooth, and it's caused an abscess way down inside the bone. So it's actually very dangerous and if I don't get it taken care of, it could become severely infected and actually kill me.
The abscessed tooth is important for chewing and for keeping the bone and surrounding teeth stable. The wisdom teeth can come out ok, but any other teeth that are pulled need to be replaced. Unfortunately my insurance doesn't cover implants, so I have to save up over $1,800 to get it done. Thankfully I have 4-5 years before it's "too late" and I would need some serious bone grafting.
The appointment for the surgery is the 29th of August.
You guys. I'm terrified. I'm a very anxious person and my brain just looooves to jump to the absolutely worst scenario. All I can think about is that I might be allergic to the anesthesia, that my heart could stop, or that they won't put me under all the way and I'll feel the pain. My brain fights sleeping pills. I'm scared that during the process of going under I'm going to have a massive panic attack, or that my brain will be able to force itself awake.
I know stuff like that is rare, or might not be possible, but I can't help it. You should have seen me when my cat was getting fixed, I didn't eat or sleep for 2 days.
ALSO. My periods have been getting increasingly heavier and heavier. I got very anemic yesterday and I'm not feeling much better today. All I want to do is sleep, I have no energy. I'm working on stuff I owe people, but it's slow for now.
The third molar (wisdom) in the top left, because it's too crowded and there's a cavity in the furthest back. I figured as much since there's not enough room for the tooth brush to get back there. So even if I got it filled, it wouldn't matter.
The third molar in the bottom right (wisdom) is impacted, it's fully formed but still fully submerged in the bone. It grew in at an angle and the cusp is pushing into the root of the tooth next to it (second molar).
That second molar has to go as well, part of the root has dissolved to make way for the impacted tooth, and it's caused an abscess way down inside the bone. So it's actually very dangerous and if I don't get it taken care of, it could become severely infected and actually kill me.
The abscessed tooth is important for chewing and for keeping the bone and surrounding teeth stable. The wisdom teeth can come out ok, but any other teeth that are pulled need to be replaced. Unfortunately my insurance doesn't cover implants, so I have to save up over $1,800 to get it done. Thankfully I have 4-5 years before it's "too late" and I would need some serious bone grafting.
The appointment for the surgery is the 29th of August.
You guys. I'm terrified. I'm a very anxious person and my brain just looooves to jump to the absolutely worst scenario. All I can think about is that I might be allergic to the anesthesia, that my heart could stop, or that they won't put me under all the way and I'll feel the pain. My brain fights sleeping pills. I'm scared that during the process of going under I'm going to have a massive panic attack, or that my brain will be able to force itself awake.
I know stuff like that is rare, or might not be possible, but I can't help it. You should have seen me when my cat was getting fixed, I didn't eat or sleep for 2 days.
ALSO. My periods have been getting increasingly heavier and heavier. I got very anemic yesterday and I'm not feeling much better today. All I want to do is sleep, I have no energy. I'm working on stuff I owe people, but it's slow for now.
I know it doesn't really help but...anesthesiologists are really good nowadays, complications are exceptionally rare and usually go hand in hand with either age or an already-known condition. There's not much to do unfortunately except try to be distracted by other things. If it's keeping you up at night you could try valerian root temporarily.