Changing her diaper the other day, Rob noticed two budding teeth in Abby's upper gums. That explains some recent fussiness and makes me a lot more sympathetic to her inability to sleep soundly.
Our pediatrician assured us that the incisors are relatively sharp and so they break through the gums with less pain and more ease than molars which are wider and more dull. If this is true, I am not looking forward to molar teething...
Meanwhile, at my last dental cleaning, they found a cavity in my incisor. When I went in a couple weeks ago to have it taken care of, the dentist took an X-ray and explained that I would need a root canal. He gave me a shot of Novocain and came back 20 minutes later to start drilling. When I nearly jumped out of the chair, he gave me another shot. He came back another 20 minutes later and began drilling again, but no way! The nerve pain was horrible! So I have a referral to an endodontist next week who will hopefully have enough drugs to deaden all the nerves.
I can only give Abby Orajel and Tylenol for her teething, but I certainly empathize with her pain. Anyone else ever identify with what your child is going through so specifically?
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Oh ouch! For both of you.
I only have to deal with a couple wisdom teeth...good thing all of our baby teeth come in before we're able to talk about how much it hurts.
Good luck with the root canal. I wouldn't trade places with you.
Oops, late for class. Gotta run
I love you!!
~Michelle
No, but my sister always says never, never, ever have your regular dentist do a root canal always go to a specialist. I've thankfully never gone through it but your experience has just confirmed what I should do if it ever comes up. Ouch!
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