I've just come back from my 4th trip to either the dentist or the endodontist within the month (the 3rd in 2 weeks)... and I have at least 2 more to go! 2 fillings, a crown and a root canal. Lots of Novocaine, and some nitrous oxide "happy gas" during the root canal. One of the two upcoming visits is for Part 2 of the root canal, so I'll be getting gassed again.

I've noticed that my singing voice is really "off" lately, and I'm wondering if the gas and/or the Novocaine is responsible for that. Or is it a result of all that hacking and spitting of chunks of old filling and old tooth?

Is there anything I can do for my voice during this time, or should I just sing less (or refrain from singing altogether) for a while? Any voice-advice appreciated.

Thanks in advance,
Sharon