I didn't know if I should put this in prayer requests or here.

I have a ton of fluid in my ears (something that's been going on a long time. And I have 1 tooth that's got a nasty hole in it. Right now, my whole mouth hurts, all around my teeth. I'm in so much pain right now. Our dental insurance isn't so great.. but if I do get this one tooth pulled it should be a great help.

If anyone knows what to do about these 2 problems (the fluid and the pain from my teeth) please share? I wish I could pull that one tooth out by myself.. and I don't know why all of my teeth hurt. I do use sensodyne toothpaste - have been for a number of years. (that's what you do when your dental is lousy)

Thanks - even for listening!

Good Morning!

I've had various tooth problems over the years and it sounds like you may have an abscess which will cause fluid (which is infection) to build up. It can be very painful AND very dangerous.

Without going into all the gory details, the first time it happened to me, I was in so much pain that all I could do is rock back and forth with tears streaming down my cheeks. It hurt to open my mouth to talk! I seriously wanted to rip my teeth out. I was in tremendous pain and nothing relieved it until I went in for an emergency root canal.

The doctor said a lot of the pain is caused from the fluid building up so close to the brain along with the nerve endings being inflamed. The root canal will actually drain the infection from your tooth.

We have terrible dental insurance too but fortunately the doctor I went to let me pay on an installment plan. Please don't let this go on for too long or you may make it worse.

I'm praying for you!

Thanks, Joyfulworshiper!

Are you feeling any better yet?

Yeah it's feeling a bit better but I haven't seen the dentist, yet. Thanks for asking! And for your prayers!

Well it's getting worse. I've been up since 3 am in pain with this tooth. I've put it off way too long now. I just hope they pull it! It just hurts.

Maybe I should've put this in prayer requests. Could someone out there pray I can get to the dentist before Thursday? I know it almost sounds crazy, but Thursday we're going down the shore with our church. And I don't want to lose sleep all week.. Thanks.

I'm praying for you.

If you tell them you are having emergency type pain, they should get you in asap.

Lord, God, Please bless snmom with relief from pain and favor with the dentist. I pray that any infection is quickly resolved and that the matter is dealt with in Your timing, Lord. I pray You provide for every possible need. I ask all these things in the only name that can bring healing and restoration - In the name of Your Son, Jesus Christ. Amen.

Blessings and ((HUGS)) Please pray that I get those teeth I had remove last year for this very reason replaced very soon. It just is not in the budget with the cost of living prices rising exponentially. Bless you.

Yes, Michelle, I'll pray for you. It's hard to have teeth removed that need it, especially if it's a few you actually need! (obviously we need all of them but sometimes enough is enough - I only have had 1 removed since becoming an adult)

Thanks thanks for your prayers too! I will tell them this pain is causing me to lose sleep when I call tomorrow.

Bless your heart. I KNOW what you are going through. I saw the dentist Thursday for the same reason. I have had a toothache off and on for a couple of months. They x-rayed my tooth and it is abscessed. The pain this weekend has been just about more than I can take.

My husband is self employed so we don't have dental insurance. The dentist gave me a choice. Root canal for around $1500.00 and a crown for $700.00 or pull it for a couple hundred. Guess which one I chose?

I hear you Lynn. I may be going for the same choice. *sign* I hope you feel better soon! ((hugs))

snmom

How is the tooth? I hope you are feeling better. Mine feels so much better today. I take my antibiotics till next weekend then have the tooth pulled the following Tuesday. I am so tired today. The relief from that pain is unbelievable.

I am sure you know what I am talking about. Hope you have had a good day.

The tooth is feeling okay right now. But I am still looking for a dentist that takes my insurance. I could've just gone straight to an oral surgeon to have it removed, but wasn't sure on that. Probably would be the cheapest way to go..

I'm taking ibuprofen almost like candy these daze.. Thanks for asking!

I hope you continue to feel better! *thumbs up*