BS: Post dental surgery mouth!

Subject: BS: Post dental surgery mouth!
From: Bonzo3legs
Date: 22 Jul 12 - 05:02 AM

I had 90% of a tooth containing early 1950s mercury fillings drilled out yesterday, then rebuilt using best modern materials. It is, to say the least, very tender this morning - but better to keep the tooth!

Subject: RE: BS: Post dental surgery mouth!
From: gnu
Date: 22 Jul 12 - 05:14 AM

So, you have to consult a thermometer now, eh?

Subject: RE: BS: Post dental surgery mouth!
From: GUEST,Doc John
Date: 22 Jul 12 - 09:37 AM

Well the amalgam filling certainly stood the test of time; I wonder will the 'best modern material' do the same? Rather like sound recording in fact: you won't really know until you reach the future. If the tooth remains tender to bite on, it's either a too high filling (easily done - easily fixed) or an abscess developing; anyway go back for a quick check.

Subject: RE: BS: Post dental surgery mouth!
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 22 Jul 12 - 09:45 PM

Ouch! I'm glad the work is done and hope you are happy with the results.

Subject: RE: BS: Post dental surgery mouth!
From: Bonzo3legs
Date: 23 Jul 12 - 07:08 AM

Thanks, It is gradually settling down now, my dentist described the work he did as "serious gum and tooth surgery", and he is one of the best. It was interesting, albeit rather unpleasant, that the final polishing was done using a very slow speed drill, which reminded me of going to the dentist in the 1950s!

Subject: RE: BS: Post dental surgery mouth!
From: Bonzo3legs
Date: 23 Jul 12 - 10:37 AM

The tooth seems to be getting less sensitive now, I just have to make sure that cold and hot drinks are not too cold or hot!

Subject: RE: BS: Post dental surgery mouth!
From: Q (Frank Staplin)
Date: 23 Jul 12 - 02:17 PM

Take a good single malt (but be careful that it doesn't fight with pain-killer pills if you are taking them).

My sympathies. I tend to class dentists with Al Queda bombers and the like.

Subject: RE: BS: Post dental surgery mouth!
From: GUEST,grumpy
Date: 23 Jul 12 - 02:30 PM

You think it's so vital to post this information here? Get a grip!