No it's not a nice procedure to have to endure. But getting the tooth pulled out may be quicker than the root canal & not quite as traumatic. I've been through both & had 6 or 7 teeth pulled. I do have some left, including a false one. Will think of you tonight (our time.) xxx

Thanks, Trish!

Hope you feel better soon Marta ❤️

Will think of you, Marta!

Hope you'll be well soon. Eat ice cream afterwards.

The tooth is out. It didn't hurt at all, but I think it's going to start now. I have to rest for a few hours to avoid bleeding.

try to drink cool refreshing things and take an ibuprophen

Yes,Jara is right, drink cool drinks, not hot coffee or tea today. And be careful with hot drinks tomorrow too.

Tomorrow you feel better Marta

Im glad it's over with...do not take any aspirin as it will thin the blood and cause bleeding....ice cubes are better to bring down swelling and reduce blood flow.rest and don t bend down for the day, maybe two days.....have a good day marta

I'm glad it's over. I do not like doctors, and doctors do not particularly like the dentists (please read, I die of fear before going to them). Every honor of courage is the worst behind you. If pain is good to drink caterpillar, but also ice helps, and ice cream is certainly my choice of cure.

I’m just reading this now......hope all is ok. Rest up. It’s quite a big thing you’ve had done, the shock on the bank balance is enough to cause pain!

I must admit, I was scared when I saw the pliers the dentist was putting into my mouth, but it was over in seconds with no pain at all. Now my whole mouth feels sore, but not too bad.

Did you have stitches?

No stitches. I felt shaky afterwards because of adrenaline. I didn't want to drive home in that state, so I went into Waitrose to do some shopping first. I looked pretty gruesome with my mouth half open and padded inside, but nobody batted an eyelid.

People in Waitrose are too posh and polite to say anything 😃

Hope you feel better now Marta xxx

I am fine, thanks Anne. Just have to remember not to chew on that side for a while.

Glad it's all over. You will feel sore for a while but it will soon heal. Your teeth must come out easily. Mine seem to need some manipulation. Not a job I would feel drawn to - taking out teeth etc. But it's very lucrative. xx

The root of the tooth had started to be absorbed into the body, Anne. I didn't even know such a thing existed. The tooth was all good on top, but the tip of the root was being eaten away by an abscess. I think this made it easier to pull out.