Hi Haneke and others with tooth problems, Sorry about all the pain you each endured; however, I must caution that any pain and infection from the chin up can be very risky--even to death.
There are many good dentists who are really knowledgable and who can effectively treat you without pain--my dentist dabs on a local anesthetic before a needle stick and viola--No Pain. I have to share this dentist pain story--a country boy went to the dentist with toothache and was told that he needed all 4 wisdom teeth removed and that the dentist envisioned much pain for the boy. He replied, "Go ahead & pull them doctor, I've only felt pain twice in my entire life!" The dentist began and had to split one tooth to pull it. After much pulling, the Dentist asked, "Didn't that hurt?" "Nope, Doc, proceed!" The next tooth needed to be pounded loose with a mallet and finally came out. The Dentist asked, "Didn't that hurt?" "Nope, Doc, go ahead!" The dentist had to chisel the next tooth since it had grown into the jaw bone. Once more he stated, "I'm sure that hurt, didn't it?" "Nope, Doc, I've only felt pain two times in my life--go ahead!" The Dentist proceeded and had to chip, chisel and pull mightily before finally removing the 4th tooth. He asked again about pain and received the same reply, "Nope Doc, you didn't cause any pain--I've only experienced pain two times in my life." The Dentist replied, "If these 4 extractions didn't cause you pain, please tell me when you did feel pain!" "Well, I was bear hunting and had to be excused, so I dropped my overalls and squatted next to a tree without noticing that I was over a bear trap that clanged shut on my privates--Now That Hurt!" The Dentist asked, " When was the other time when you felt pain?" The reply, "When I got to the end of the chain!" My advice during this New Year--find a painless dentist and watch out for bear traps! Sincerely, Richard Harris, 56 yr FL Pharmacist -----Original Message----- From: Hanneke [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, December 31, 2003 1:48 AM To: [email protected] Subject: CS>Re: Dentists, was impacted wisdom tooth Although it feels like my jaw and hardened glands are slowly returning to normal, I'm taking Duncan Crow's and Marshall's advise for magnetic pulsing (happily) on board and won't be having the tooth extracted straight away. Anyone on this forum in Australia who would be able to refer me on to a Beck's magnetic Pulser supplier here in Oz? My searches sofar draw a total blank. I know that past experiences with dentists can remain very vivid, and may scare the living daylights out of others who hear this. Had also a few rather painful experiences decades ago. However, sooner or later we seem to have a need to find a dentist to have some work done, no matter how well we look after our pearlies, and past fear may make you delay your visit(s). I had oral surgery early November to remove a botched root canal (of which the top had already broken off when another dentist tried his hand on it 12 months earlier, started looking for other dentist then). Taking out the root and cleaning cavitation took all of 1 hour, including stitches. Had no pain whatsoever, absolutely none. The only pain was the needle...ouch. Afterwards I used CS, salty water and h202 in turns for rinsing, and it healed up in 4 days. Had a second botched root canal extracted early December. Duration of surgery was also 1 hour, with 6 stitches and length of incision about 2 inches along gum and on top. The pain after 2nd surgery made up for the lack of it during the first surgery but followed same routine with CS,salty water and h202 once home. The healing took a little bit longer but after 10 days all was fine. Had no need to take any pain killers on either occasion. I guess what I'm trying to say is: Don't put off oral surgery because of past experiences. Do your homework! Things have changed. Firstly: techniques have improved over the years and treatment can be done with far less 'hacking'; second: it's important to find a good dentist, look for a holistic dentist who prefers to not use the standard chemicals for anesthetics. Who is willing to listen to your fears, who will discuss what types of anesthetics to use, discusses allergies. Oral surgery, from what I understand requires additional skills from 'just pulling a tooth'. I rang the dentist who, 15 years ago, replaced all my amalgam fillings and this surgery referred me on to specialist oral surgeon for pulling these rootcanaled molars. Since this surgery promoted root canals as well, I had to search further for one that wouldn't do root canals. (I'm not a fan of root canals anymore and a dentist who is pro root canals are off my list). Dr. Jerry Mittelman, a retired dentist, would happily provide references to holistic dentists in the States. I believe he can be contacted via the [email protected] or [email protected]. It is via those lists that I was able to locate a holistic dentist in South Australia. Hanneke ~ Australia
