About 16 months ago I had a root canal done...it was followed by a massive infection and another 6 months of treatment and anitbiotics before it was actually finished and sealed up (I also developed a slight phobia of having my jaw frozen during this time and came very close to developing a pain-killer addiction). My dentist told me at the end of the ordeal that I would likely have some residual aches for a few months and that I would need a crown eventually. He advised me not to wait more than 2 years. I spoke to my cousin, a dental hygenist and she said to be careful with it, but wait to have the crown put on until I didn't have any regular pain.
So I think I'm finally at that stage. The tooth aches a bit when we have massive weather shifts, but otherwise I really don't have any issues with it. I'm just terrified of having a crown put on because the root canal was so horrid. Academically I know there really shouldn't be any pain since there's no root anymore, but I'm terrified they'll freeze my jaw and that it will mean another 4-6 months of agony.
Also, my dental insurance only covers 70% of the procedure, so some of this will; be coing out of my pocket. I can afford it but I'd be lying if I said I was enthusiastic about it.
Any advice, suggestions, etc? Anyone had a crown put on and can share how it went?
Can you tell I'm terribly nervous about setting an appointment to do this?
So I think I'm finally at that stage. The tooth aches a bit when we have massive weather shifts, but otherwise I really don't have any issues with it. I'm just terrified of having a crown put on because the root canal was so horrid. Academically I know there really shouldn't be any pain since there's no root anymore, but I'm terrified they'll freeze my jaw and that it will mean another 4-6 months of agony.
Also, my dental insurance only covers 70% of the procedure, so some of this will; be coing out of my pocket. I can afford it but I'd be lying if I said I was enthusiastic about it.
Any advice, suggestions, etc? Anyone had a crown put on and can share how it went?
Can you tell I'm terribly nervous about setting an appointment to do this?