What did you do today?

I went to the dentist. Got an emergency appointment shortly after calling them this morning.

Did you know the numbing shots one gets at the dentist don't numb infected areas?
Also, those shots are the only type of pain relief we get at the dentist here in Norway.

So, anyway... I had an infected (roots AND an abcess on the gums) tooth removed today and got some sutures to close up the wound after.
I was already missing the other tooth needed to be able to chew with it, so an expensive root canal wasn't worth it.

Also, I now only have 21 teeth left, but my mouth is so small it's hardly noticeable 😅

So, did you have fun today?

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greensnacks · F

That's sounds like a busy day and a memory you want faded.
Yeah we have the same methods for dental anesthesia here. They put to sleep your whole cheek, neck but the nerves they poke around in are still very much awake 🫨 I once requested two shots and it didn't help.

TheRealBarbossa · 36-40, T

@greensnacks not the worst dentist appointment I ever had. Maybe top 4 tho 😅 And I got 4 shots this time (my mouth always requires 2 for some reason)

greensnacks · F

@TheRealBarbossa that's a lot of shots! Sorry, how long did it take to wear off

TheRealBarbossa · 36-40, T

@greensnacks about 4h