Comments on: Nothing Says “Weekend!” Like a Little Dental Surgery

By: JRR

JRR — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 02:37:15 +0000

LOL is an overused acronym, but this was one funny post! I'll feel your pain (or something similar when I get a crown). What gets me is the vibration, sound, and that burning smell…

By: Clever_Badger

Clever_Badger — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 02:48:45 +0000

When I have the second round done later in the year, I'll see if I can bring in an official photographer to more effectively document the procedure. I always find visual aids very useful when explaining things like this…

By: Skippy

Skippy — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:53:06 +0000

Thanks for the chilling glimpse into my future. For years I've been repeatedly (and, to be honest, ineffectively) told to use rubber "gum stimulator" every day for my receding gumline…

By: Clever_Badger

Clever_Badger — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 17:32:16 +0000

By and large the worst part of the whole process was not being able to clearly know what was going on. With nothing to do but sit there letting my imagination wander, I probably mentally made it worse than it really was.

The swelling and discomfort has abated quite a bit today, which is good, although it's still difficult to eat or drink.

As I mentioned, there's another round of this on the calendar a little later in the year. I'd originally wanted her to do both at once, and I'm glad now that she stood her ground and refused.

By: Joshua Zelinsky

Joshua Zelinsky — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 16:47:18 +0000

I had this same surgery a few years ago but it wasn't as unpleasant as your experience. I just remember there being a lot of blood. I hope your recovery goes well.