So, I'm happy to report that I am now a "proud owner" of a new permanent filling in my tooth. It ONLY took 5 trips to the dentist, two of which were to make appointments...quite crazy. This was by far my best trip though. I got there 45 minutes before my appointment, as they tell you to get there 30 minutes before. They were able to get me in early and were able to quickly tell me that I did not need a root canal...what a relief! That was not an experience I was hoping to face here. I managed to get my filling and be back in the car at the time that my appointment was supposed to start.
Anyways, the dentist didn't even need to numb my mouth. She drilled the temporary filling out and put in the new one. I asked for my record, but she wouldn't give it to me. All I know is that it was in my lower left 6 tooth and she put in a composite filling...I guess I'll wait to see what Dr. Gordon says whenever I see him next.
She says if it breaks again, I'll need a crown, but I won't worry about that until it happens. A bonus to the entire situation is that I didn't pay a thing...so, my X-Ray and filling were FREE! Although it was a pain to go in so many times, thank you public health care. ;)
~ Kristin
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