post-dental treatment thoughts

some quick thoughts about my visit to the dentist on friday...

firstly, i was reminded of how someone with stroke would feel when, after jabs of medicine for my crowning, i couldn't feel anything, taste anything, my saliva was flowing uncontrollably and i had to be extra careful not to bite myself when i ate... i was really mindful of everything i did. and admittedly, i felt fear for a short moment. fear of permanent nerve damage when the numbness didn't go off by about 8pm, 4 hours after the procedure. thankfully, it gradually wore off after that and by bedtime, my sense of touch was back to normal.

secondly, and perhaps in a rather morbid way, it occurred to me that my silver crown might be an issue next time when i die. from my experience when my dad passed on, the staff at the crematorium asked if there were any metallic parts in the body. it needed to be removed or he cannot be cremated, he said. so... damned! imagine needing to go for tooth extraction after i die... no fun! (then again no needles needed, mused dazza) lol!

i will be going back again to get the crowning completed in two weeks. as of today, the upper molar is still sensitive to cold water. but the lower tooth seemed ok. let's hope things improve over the next week or so.

:-)