I faced this morning with dread. My dentist had referred me to an endodontist to evaluate a tooth that was particularly sensitive. Now, all my teeth are sensitive – I have a tendency to clench my jaw and grind my teeth and if I could go back in time I’d tell myself to start wearing a night guard MUCH sooner than I did.
I have to say, this endodontist was AWESOME. She was so kind and understanding. I am a huge baby when it comes to my teeth, and I really don’t think they should blame me. How would they feel if I said “Okay, I’m just going to take this sharp pointed metal dental tool and stab you in the thigh, and you tell me if it hurts? I KNOW it will hurt – the only question is WHEN.
Anyway, the endodontist was great, and I got through the tapping and the biting down hard and even the dreaded cold test. I don’t need a root canal – I need TWO root canals. Fortunately, I have a flexible savings account at work – but still, $1350 each tooth… $2700 total, that’s $200 per month. OUCH.
Studley gets a dental Tuesday - he's thrilled
