Hey everyone ~
Beth had an interesting dentist appointment the other day. She has a broken tooth way in the back, on the top, so this was the first of two appointments to get a crown.
She's not thrilled about going to the dentist but she's not scared either. She was in a private room, separate from everyone else who just getting a cleaning. She struggled a little to get into the chair but finally got comfortable.
She fell asleep waiting for the dentist to come in
They did an impression of the tooth where you bite down on that gooey stuff. She made a face when they pulled out the mold.
The tooth was hard to get to and they had to work to get it cleaned out and ready for the temporary crown. It took them a while but they finally got it done, then left to give her a short break. While they were out of the room, Beth began to cough. Just a little at first, then more. I opened the door and called them back, they felt so bad! (Our dentist and his team are fantastic. We've been going to them a long time and we love them. They're so good with Beth.)
I think it was just due to all the stuff they'd had in her mouth. They sat her up, got her some tissues and water. Then she had to go to the bathroom.
When they finished and put the temporary crown on, it had been almost two hours! We left there just a few minutes before they closed. We got home and I suggested she go into the bathroom and rinse her mouth really well. But she turned to me and asked me to check the tooth.
"Sure."
Kind of muffled she said, "It fell out!"
Sure enough, there was the tiny crown between her teeth and gums! Thankfully we live right down the street, you can see the dentist's office from our mailbox. We quickly put it in a baggie, jumped back in the car, went back to the dentist, and she was back in the chair.
This time they glued it on. So much better. She hasn't had any pain and is eating just fine. Her next visit to get the permanent crown is in three weeks. They've assured us that appointment will go much better! 😊
13 comments:
I love how she just goes to sleep waiting for the dentist to come in. I'm glad she is okay though, and didn't swallow that crown! Oh dear, never a dull moment!
Poor Beth! I'm glad they got her tooth back in. I'm terrified of the dentist! Maybe I could borrow her so she can hold my hand!😄
I am glad she didn't swallow that crown! I hate going to the dentist, but it is time for a cleaning Thanks for the reminder.
My goodness! She is a trooper! I love that she fell asleep waiting. That sounds like something I would do! I hope it all goes smoothly from here. Have a nice day, my friend.
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There is nothing worse than having a crown fall out that was just placed. I have had than happen and it is miserable. I am glad she does okay in the dentist chair and isn't scared. They must be very good with/to her. Lucky you live so close and could get it fixed right away.
Have a wonderful Thursday- xo Diana
Yikes. That had to be grueling. I'm glad you live close to the dentist and that didn't happen after hours. May the next visit be a piece of cake!
Oh, bless her heart! That was an ordeal! I just recently had to have a root canal and a crown, and I know what that all feels like...it's NO FUN! She was a good patient, however. Hopefully they will be able to get this temp. crown off with no trouble and her permanent crown will be exactly that! Permanent!
What a yucky day for Beth. and you too probably. Those temps will fall out, glad she didn't swallow it.
That's sweet that she fell asleep. I'm glad she was okay. I'm glad you were able to go back and that they glued it. God Bless Her.
Yikes. I do hope the next appointment goes better!!
It's wonderful that she's so relaxed that she fell asleep! I had that same thing happen with a crown too. I also lived very close so just drove right back and had it fixed right away. Prayers for the next appointment to go well.
Blessings and love,
Betsy
Beth is better than I am about the dentist. Glad she didn't swallow the temporary crown.
Oh my gosh - such an ordeal. Sounds like she handled it so well - falling asleep in the dental chair sounds like she was somewhat relaxed. I cannot believe it fell off. Yikes. Thank goodness they were still at the office. Fingers crossed the next appt goes better.
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