Christopher, I'm so glad to see you.

rushing07 said:

you dressin so sharp since u been in chicago,boo

Ok, so it sounds like they'll give me a few (hate 'em) injections, file down my tooth, make a mould, and then I'll come back for the crown to be cemented on top?

Sounds expensive.

Fauxie said:

root canal? i had that done.it can be expensive.....i can do it for a can of pringles and a bobbybrown cassette single.

Christopher said:

I thought I wouldn't need a root canal. There's no pain from it.

Fauxie said:

The fact that it doesn't hurt might mean that the tooth is dead.

Christopher said:

do you do massages as well?

rushing07 said:

How can I kill the rest of them?

Fauxie said:

Fauxie said:

shit..might as well get a whole new set now

rushing07 said:

throw in a tape of fauxie singing "i will always love you" by whitney and i can get it done!

Christopher said:

Fauxie, we need to talk...

rushing07 said:

No talking necessary. I recorded several big early 90s hits a few years back especially for moments like this. God bless foresight.

Fauxie said:

rushing07 said:

Fauxie said:

wait thats not a root canal, they need to clean the inside too right???

veronikka said:

I don't know if I need a root canal though. Looks like they could just file this sucker down and make a crown for it. There's no pain at all, which surely must be a good thing?

I broke a tooth about 2 or 3 months ago. Strangely, it feels better now than it did for the year prior, after it had cracked (I'm guessing). I went to a dentist, and he said they couldn't do a root canal and crown, because it was broken too far down close to the bone to attach the crown to anything.

So it's going to have to be pulled Eventually. When I get around to it. They did tell me it was the best one to have break, though, if there is such a thing. My back, bottom molar. Otherwise my teeth would shift in a weird way and I'd have an odd bite.

Still, it's depressing knowing you're going to have to lose a tooth

Raze said:

It is a bit depressing though isn't it? I could be in the same situation. Mine broke off pretty low down, close to the gum line. Maybe I can't just get a crown either.

You shouldn't have kissed Abierman..



No offence Aksel

This is why I carry dental insurance for my family. We get check-ups and cleaning every six months plus coverage for dental work.
I've had three crowns the past 8 years, after replacing childhood fillings.
I think it depends on the dentist for the numbing medicine that's given. With my dentist, a topical anesthetic is given, then the gums are injected with lidocaine for deeper effect.
As mentioned, the tooth is ground down, and a mold made of the area. It takes up to a week to get the permanent mold back, and you can't eat anything chewy with the temporary mold, (like sushi) or it comes off. You can stick it back on with gum, if needed.
The gold crown is sturdier, vs the tooth colored alternative. The latter break easier, and have to be replaced.
Are you drinking enough milk?

The porcelain crowns are more expensive and break easier. Your choice depends on how important cosmetic appearance is to you. I went with the gold crown, as I prefer to avoid a repeat performance and it was at the back of my mouth and not that visible.

You may want to make sure you're getting the recommended amounts of calcium and Vit D in your diet.
Biting on something rock hard will damage a tooth, no matter how healthy your bones are.

BucketOfBouncyBalls said:

breaking a tooth in a barfight? DOOM.

...but eating chocolate?

evenstar said:

More like D'ohm!

2the9s said:

:CRINGE:

evenstar said: