Painful molar
Added: October 21, 2007 - 9:50 AM
By: dognotspicy@yahoo.co.uk, Santa Monica, CA
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Case Summary
Root Canal
Crown
Teeth: 32
Last Full Mouth X-Ray: don't know
Last Cleaning: don't remember
Case Description
Over 6 years ago, I had the right rear molar (lower) root canaled and set with a crown. Unfortunately the root canal job was botched (apparently the dentist went in too deep with the filler "spike" thingee) and I've had minor pain all these years, having been told there was nothing for it. I've been dealing with on and off pain for years now and no one seems to be able to help me.
A couple of days ago, I started having extreme pain in that right lower rear molar. The pain has grown to the extent that my entire lower jaw is sore and tender. I've had to take Darvocet to control the now excruciating pain. The pain is so bad I've had to lay down for fear of passing out from it. At least the Darvocet is working, but the real problem that needs to be addressed is why the tooth is causing me such pain.
Unfortunately the pain started on Thursday, my doctors at UCLA can't take me until December (six weeks!) and it's now the weekend and I'm desperate to find another dentist who can help me. I am terribly phobic, also have a highly sensitised gag reflex, and therefore have needed IV sedation for any sort of dental work.
So, I'm looking for a doctor in Santa Monica who has the facilities to treat me asap-- and who also can do IV sedations as well. I hope I can get this resolved soon, because I'm reduced to a liquid diet. I can't chew and I can barely speak because of the pain.
Also my main concern is that this might be caused by some sort of infection because the area of pain has spread.
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Reply: Painful molar
added: October 21, 2007 - 10:31 PM
I''''m sorry you are suffering so much. I would be happy to see you and evaluate the situation. I do offer IV sedation in my office. please call for a consultation at (310) 691-8542. If you have any x-rays, bring them.Sincerely,Jeffrey Miller, DDS
Reply: Painful molar
added: October 22, 2007 - 2:10 AM
Your concern about infection is a real one. It''''s important that you take care of your problem as soon as possible. I would love to help you out. My office is in Beverly Hills which isn''''t too far from Santa Monica and we can sedate you.Please give us a call (310) 659-5399-Tom Stelmach, DDS
Reply: Painful molar
added: October 22, 2007 - 9:53 AM
sounds like a root fracture.
Reply: Painful molar
added: October 22, 2007 - 2:58 PM
Dr. Rami and Dr. Hiri Etessami have had their practice here for over 20 years. Both Doctors also teaches at UCLA and USC. We will work our schedule out to fit your needs. We are here Mon-Fri, and it sounds like you should make an appointment soon. Dr. can go over possible treatment and take all and any necessary tests to determine what the problem might be. Our practice thrives on customer service and I''''m sure you will understand when you meet the Etessami brothers. They are very warm caring doctors ,with a number one goal to making our patient as comfortable as possibe. If you would like to make a appointment please call us anytime of the day The calls are forwarded to their cell phones at night so you can speak with someone directly. (310)550-0506 We also have somone who can use IV sedation so that you will be most comfortale. We hope to here from you soon! P.S.If you would like Please e-mail a x-ray so that I can have the doctor take a look at it.
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