Is There Anyone on This Forum Who Had a Dentist Drill for 5s & Pause for 10s and STILL Got a Spike?

[Bill Bauer]

I was told that unless I have a filling replaced soon, I will have to have a root canal done (which of course would involve a lot more drilling). I am terrified that this procedure will make my T even worse than it is now.

My dentist agreed to drill for at most 5 seconds and to pause for 10 seconds. He will also be using a laser whenever possible and one of those newer "electic-powered" drills that are supposed to be quieter than "air powered" drills (although the model of the drill that he will be using was not reviewed as being particularly quiet as far as these electric drills go).

Is there anyone on this site who had their dentist follow these precautions, and who still ended up with a permanent spike? Perhaps you remember reading an old thread where something like this had happened to one of us?

Thank you!

 

[TuneOut]

Will any answers to this question alter your course of action or simply cause undue stress? I certainly understand your concern. Hell, if you really want to provide every degree of protection then start a course of prednisone and high-dose antioxidants before the procedure. But be careful with the frequest corticosteroids. As I'm sure you are aware, they can be harmful. And they impair the immune system. But it is for you to weigh the potential risks vs. benefits. I would just try to remain chill and proceed with caution.

 

[Michael Leigh]

I was told that unless I have a filling replaced soon, I will have to have a root canal done (which of course would involve a lot more drilling). I am terrified that this procedure will make my T even worse than it is now

You are new to tinnitus Bill and I do understand your concerns about visiting the dentist. I also had them 21 years ago when I first got tinnitus. I have had many dental procedures over the years including root canal work. Not once have a noticed an increase in my tinnitus. I know this might not apply to everyone. However, we need to look after or teeth and it will be necessary to go to the dentist. Try not to put more pressure and stress upon yourself through worrying over this. You know by now stress is directly linked to tinnitus and will make it more intrusive. Anything that relaxes us will have a beneficial affect and reduce our perception of the tinnitus. A dentist I used to have played classical music whilst carrying out his dental work and I found this very relaxing.

Michael

 

[90's Kid]

Went to dentist many times, it does nothing on T.

The noise seems louder than it is because it's in your mouth. It can scares you but it definitly does nothing.
If you're scared about it, just put earplugs.

 

[JurgenG]

Went to dentist many times, it does nothing on T.

The noise seems louder than it is because it's in your mouth. It can scares you but it definitly does nothing.
If you're scared about it, just put earplugs.

I would advise against earplugs.

 

[90's Kid]

I would advise against earplugs.

I said earplugs but you can do it with Noise Reduction Headphones. I tried and it was really really useful.

I mean only if you're scared about dentist, because with or without protection you'll be fine.

 

[Tinker Bell]

I would advise against earplugs.

What about musician plugs rather than foam plugs)? That would at least let some noise in.

 

[Bill Bauer]

Will any answers to this question alter your course of action or simply cause undue stress?

I am seriously considering ripping out one quarter of my teeth and going with a partial denture. It sounds radical, but that would be better than being forced to commit suicide. It would be horrible to regret not going with the partial denture, following the dental procedure.

 

[Tinker Bell]

I am seriously considering ripping out one quarter of my teeth and going with a partial denture. It sounds radical, but that would be better than being forced to commit suicide. It would be horrible to regret not going with the partial denture, following the dental procedure.

You do realize a spike would be just as possible from that process, too, right?

 

[Bill Bauer]

You do realize a spike would be just as possible from that process, too, right?

I don't mind a temporary spike. I am worried about a permanent spike. I doubt taking antibiotics following teeth removal would give one a permanent spike.

 

[Tinker Bell]

I don't mind a temporary spike. I am worried about a permanent spike. I doubt taking antibiotics following teeth removal would give one a permanent spike.

I think the number of TT members who say dental work versus antibiotics caused a permanent spike is probably pretty equal. Editing to add that quite a few people end up here at TT due to antibiotics.

Plus, there are members who say dental work caused a temporary spike -- not permanent.

 

[Bill Bauer]

I think the number of TT members who say dental work versus antibiotics caused a permanent spike is probably pretty equal. Editing to add that quite a few people end up here at TT due to antibiotics.

Plus, there are members who say dental work caused a temporary spike -- not permanent.

This is a good point. However, some antibiotics are known to be more ototoxic than others. I believe amoxicillin is one of the few antibiotics that are not ototoxic. It doesn't appear on
http://hlaa-sbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Ototoxic_Brochure.pdf

The last time I had a root canal, my dentist prescribed amoxicillin. So there is a good chance amoxicillin can be prescribed after tooth extraction.

 

[Tinker Bell]

The last time I had a root canal, my dentist prescribed amoxicillin. So there is a good chance amoxicillin can be prescribed after tooth extraction.

Don't forget pain medication. Pain meds are usually necessary after a tooth extraction, especially if you're having that many pulled. Some pain meds can cause permanent or temporary spikes.

 

[Bill Bauer]

Don't forget pain medication. Pain meds are usually necessary after a tooth extraction, especially if you're having that many pulled. Some pain meds can cause permanent or temporary spikes.

I think that normally Tylenol 3 (containing codeine) is prescribed. I was surprised not to find codeine on
http://hlaa-sbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Ototoxic_Brochure.pdf
Does this mean the brochure is incomplete?

 

[Tinker Bell]

I think that normally Tylenol 3 (containing codeine) is prescribed. I was surprised not to find codeine on
http://hlaa-sbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Ototoxic_Brochure.pdf
Does this mean the brochure is incomplete?

Just Tylenol? I know people who were given stronger pain meds. They may have had dry socket, though, I don't recall.

Do they drill into surrounding teeth for dentures? I think I recall another member saying that. Really it probably depends on where the teeth are.

 

[TuneOut]

I am seriously considering ripping out one quarter of my teeth and going with a partial denture. It sounds radical, but that would be better than being forced to commit suicide. It would be horrible to regret not going with the partial denture, following the dental procedure.

How long does it take to drill out two fillings? It seems like it could be done pretty quickly. And you're doing it 5 on 10 off. Once you got those suckers off then he could just do the rest with a laser, right?

 

[Bill Bauer]

How long does it take to drill out two fillings? It seems like it could be done pretty quickly. And you're doing it 5 on 10 off. Once you got those suckers off then he could just do the rest with a laser, right?

Yes, it would normally be a minor procedure. I remember that replacing fillings is a lot easier than having a new filling done.

Just Tylenol?

Tylenol 3 has codeine (which, if I remember correctly, is like like morphine).

 

[Vidarr]

Hey Bill - hope you're doing well.

I think I posted pretty extensively recently on this topic if you care to search for it. But long story short, I've had no permanent increases due to the dentist drill (3-5 seconds on, 10 seconds off).

I had a filling on my top left molar April 2016, one on my bottom right molar and some drilling on my top front teeth in early June 2017.

Before these fillings, i was going to have a root canal but was too scared and opted for extraction. I regret it. Could mess up the alignment of your teeth, meaning more dental work in the future....plus (and this didn't happen to me) depending on how stubborn your tooth is, the surgeon may have to drill to break the tooth up anyway.

I've had noise induced tinnitus for about 10 years. It's been pretty effing loud the last two years...but nothing related to the dentist drill.

My advice: do not wear plugs. Maybe noise canceling headphones, but I wouldn't even do that since occlusion makes it sound louder. Just relax (I know that can be infuriating to read ). Drilling on your bottom teeth is pretty quiet since it isn't connected to your skull. The top teeth are a little louder to drill on, but you will be ok. Even if it does spike, it should go down.

All this being said, it's up to you. Do what makes you feel comfortable. You seem to use the big S word in your posts. I've been there. Try not to think in black and white. There is a life to live, even with T and H and all the other shit we all have going on. Maybe try talk therapy. It helps. It really helps.

All the best to you, Bill.

 

[Bill Bauer]

I read the advice to drill for at most 5 seconds and take 10 seconds pause, but I have never seen posts by people who actually did it this way. It is reassuring that you ended up being fine.

depending on how stubborn your tooth is, the surgeon may have to drill to break the tooth up anyway.

I didn't know that!

Thank you for sharing your experiences!

 

[Vidarr]

I read the advice to drill for at most 5 seconds and take 10 seconds pause, but I have never seen posts by people who actually did it this way. It is reassuring that you ended up being fine.

I didn't know that!

Thank you for sharing your experiences!

Glad to help. Tinnitus is as much a mental battle as it is physical. Sometimes the anxiety leading up to a procedure like this can be worse than the procedure itself.