Horrible Dentist Experience

[stacey]

Thank you all for the feedback. I really appreciate it. I am going Tuesday for a dental consultation to talk about my options such as waterLase, sandblasting or whatever else they have, I really hope that they have consideration and compassion. I hope they help me come up with a solution. The last thing I want is to need a root canal.

 

[Bill Bauer]

Thank you all for the feedback. I really appreciate it. I am going Tuesday for a dental consultation to talk about my options such as waterLase, sandblasting or whatever else they have, I really hope that they have consideration and compassion. I hope they help me come up with a solution. The last thing I want is to need a root canal.

@stacey Did you have this work done? Was there any impact on your tinnitus?

 

[Alue]

All drills are electric so I don't know.

As it rotates slowly, yes, I think it's a bit quieter during the drilling. But it's still far too noisy for someone with H.

Just be glad they don't use a gas powered drill.

 

[victoria9273]

I've vaguely heard that using earplugs is no help at all, as the shrieking and drilling sound will vibrate INSIDE your mouth cavity and through your head.

I finished drilling my cavity to wear gold but would not have a teeth scaling for some time.

 

[Alastair]

Hi
This is something i have been worrying about with my T and H A.
I have to go to the dentist sometime in the future- I will try to wear ear defenders and explain to the dentist why.
Could this help you?

 

[Marc22]

If I ever get another cavity, I am having my tooth pulled out.

I have had hyperacusis for 22 years now, and at the beginning I had a mild case, so drilling was not a problem. But I am worse in the last 10 years, and I would never risk a drill. Luckily, due I think to good dental hygiene, I have not had a cavity in 10 years. But, to repeat, I would not risk a drill which could put me into permanent extreme h. which could kill me. So if it is a question between having a tooth pulled and possible premature death down the line, it is a total no-brainer for me: pull it out!.

I did research a few years ago about laser drills and quiter drills developed for anxious people . Maybe things are more favorable for us now. So let's all research about the latest technology!

Marco

 

[Marc22]

I just thought that I would inform you all that I have a dentist come to my home for routine work. including manual scaling of the teeth. That's s right: an itinerant dentist comes with some basic equipment. Of course you would have to go to a regular dentist for advanced work.

This is convenient because you avoid the hassle of having to ask dental staff to turn off the various noises of the clinic, not to mention going to a dentist which costs taxi money, at least for me.

Consult your local dental association to see if any itinerant dentists are available in your area.

Marco.

 

[su bernadette]

Hi Marco,
I'm petrified as I need a filling. The old amalgam needs removed and new filling inserted. The dentist will use two drills. One high speed and the other normal speed. I have severe tinnitus and hyperacusis.
Did you find any info on the decibel level emitted from the drills. I tried to find the info but failed...
Thank you

Susanne

 

[Bill Bauer]

The dentist will use two drills. One high speed and the other normal speed.

Cancel your appointment with that dentist. High speed drills are louder. You want a dentist who agrees to use the regular electric powered drill at a LOW speed. It will take longer, but surely you would be happy to compensate the dentist for the extra time.

 

[Sen]

Did you find any info on the decibel level emitted from the drills. I tried to find the info but failed.

I've heard that they go up to 87db. Take that with a grain of salt; I don't remember where I heard it.

 

[Marc22]

Dear Susanne from Scotland:

Sorry for the delay in replying to you, but I do not check this site as often as before, thus might miss some posts addressed to me.

To reply to your question, I have not done any further research into drills as I suggested we might do. I suppose as the one suggesting this I should take the lead, but I am too preoccupied with other matters these days , and teeth are not a priority right now because I am OK. If I remember correctly from my research 3-4 years ago though, there are silent laser drills but I can't remember under what circumstances they can be used. And there are more silent usual-type drills made for a population of very anxious people who get panicky around drills. Sorry I can't help you more than that right now.

I know this may be hard to swallow, but seriously consider NOT having any drilling done, and just have any tooth pulled. I already have 3 teeth missing and eating is no problem. Of course, more than that may make eating a problem. But I would rather have trouble chewing than have even more severe hyperacusis.I am better these days and do not wish to have ANYTHING jeopardise the precarious comfort I have ( yesterday, only a 5 minute phone call screwed me up, but I recovered to a comfortable level after 4 hours). You already have severe h.. Do you really wish to take the chance of becoming even more severe? Think about it hard!

I know it is a tough decision. Good luck.

Marco

 

[Sen]

Having teeth pulled isn't always that simple. There are potential long term complications regarding damaged nerves, bone loss, movement/shifting of your other teeth, how your bite/TMJ works, etc. TMJD from a damaged bite can even cause or exacerbate hyperacusis or TTTS-like symptoms.

Sometimes they even have to drill to remove a tooth, if it turns out the tooth is to difficult to remove otherwise, especially for molars. This could potentially require much more drilling than a cavity, and isn't all that uncommon. There was a whole lot of drilling when I had my wisdom teeth removed as a teenager.

I am seeing my dentist today to have a mildly irritated tooth looked at. He has always been conservative with treatment, as well as accommodating. If it turns out I need a filling, I'll have it done, and try to have the quieter electric drill used. I'll face the consequences if it comes to that.

 

[Sen]

No cavity on the tooth. Got some fluoride treatment.

Guess the tooth irritation is an extension of the trigeminal nerve issues I've been having lately.

 

[Marc22]

To reply to Sen's good points:

I have never had any long term complications to the three teeth I have had pulled over the years. That does not mean that I may never have problems in the future, and that others may not have problems, or have never had complications.

Of my 3 teeth pulled, one was definitely before I had H., for an abcess. As for the other two I think they occurred after coming down with H, but I do not remember clearly. In the first 10 years or so of my H. ( of the total of 22 years) , my case was mild enough to have drilling for anything. In the last 10 years or so my case has been worse, but luckily I have had no work needed for anything, and all scaling is done manually to avoid the noise of the drill for that. Polishing is also out for me, that is why my teeth are black and purple, and people get scared when they see me....just kidding....

All this does not change my suggestion to have a tooth removed, if you face drilling, if it is a soundless procedure (and I am pretty sure mine were soundless, but can't remember for sure). If it can't be soundless then we all face grave situations if it ever occurs that we face the dilemma of drilling sounds or acute dental pain.

Marco

 

[Marc22]

Here is an article about tooth extraction . Judge for yourselves how having an extraction may put our H. condition at further risk. See link below.

The link should work. If it does not , tell me. I had someone more computer savvy do the link for me, so it should be OK.

Marco


http://www.colgate.com/en/us/oc/oral-health/procedures/tooth-removal/article/tooth-extraction#

 

[Marc22]

This may also be of interest if you get an extraction(s): (from the extensive Wikipedia article on teeth extraction)

Replacement options for missing teeth
Following dental extraction, a gap is left. The options to fill this gap are commonly recorded as "BIND", and the exact choice is agreed between dentist and patient based upon several factors.

Treatment option Advantages Disadvantages

Bridge Fixed to adjacent teeth Drilling usually required on one or both sides of the gap if conventional bridge (average lifespan about 10 years). Conservative bridge (average lifespan about 5 years) preparation may cause minimal damage to adjacent teeth. Expensive and complex treatment, not suited to all situations, e.g. large gaps in the back of the mouth Alveolar bone will still resorb, and eventually a gap may show under bridge.

Implant Fixed to jawbone. Maintains alveolar bone, which would otherwise undergo resorption. Usually a long term lifespan. Expensive and complex, requiring specialist. May involve other procedures such as bone grafting. Relatively contra-indicated in tobacco smokers.

Nothing (i.e. not replacing the missing tooth) Often the choice due to cost of other treatment or lack of motivation for other treatments. Part of a shortened dental arch plan, which revolves around the fact that not all teeth are required to eat comfortably, and only the incisors and premolars need be preserved for normal function. The alveolar bone will slowly resorb over time once the tooth is lost. Potential esthetic concern. Potential for drifting and rotation of adjacent teeth into the gap over time.

Denture Often a simple, quick and relatively cheap treatment compared to bridge and implant. Not usually any drilling of other teeth required. It is far easier to replace several teeth with a denture than place multiple bridges or implants. Denture is not fixed in mouth. Over time worsens periodontal disease unless there is good level of oral hygiene, and may damage soft tissues. Potential for slightly accelerated resorption of alveolar bone compared to no denture. Potential for poor tolerance in persons with over-sensitive gag reflex, xerostomia, etc.


Marco

 

[Rodribs]

If not for the hope that those newer drills are quieter than existing drills, I would rather pull out any teeth that require a filling, than risk louder T. You can have a food processor or a blender fulfill the role of teeth, but there is nothing out there to provide you with silence.

That's for sure I did it and I'm now using a teeth bridge so I can at least chew sometimes but willing to keep damaging T and H conditions it's worthless, I totally understand you @stacey