Today, I found out that I need to get a root canal, the only day I can get an appointment is on the same day I'm flying out for training for my new job. I can't get out of either, so now need to face my fear of flying and fear of dentists the same day. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, during a routine visit to the dentist, she advised me to get root canal treatment done, to avoid any future pain. As we are traveling abroad where we won't have insurance, my husband is forcing me to get RCT within four days. I'm in so so much pain, life is hell. FML
Today, after two root canal procedures done on the same tooth in last two years, the tooth had been acting up for a few days, so I went in to get it checked. Turns out, it got infected AGAIN and I gotta get a THIRD root canal done on the same tooth. FML
Today, I had an appointment with my dentist to check for cavities. He told me that most of my teeth have cavities, and that I may need a root canal. In fact, I ended up actually getting a painful root canal. FML
Today, I went to the dentist at 8:30 for a check up. I walked out at 2:00 with a root canal and several thousand dollars in debt. I guess I'm not having a wedding this year or quitting the job I hate. FML
Today, I canceled my dental check-up because I'm getting busy at work. Then, as I was flossing, my finger slipped, I heard a "crunch" from one of my fillings, and I now have a killer toothache. It's costing me double to go to the dentist because it's now an emergency call. FML
Today, I was being driven to get my wisdom teeth removed and I was panicking all the way there. When we got to the office, I was told that I'd been brought in on the wrong day, and that I have to do this all over again tomorrow. FML
Today, I got a root canal. It wouldn't have been that bad if the dentist hadn't performed it on the wrong tooth. FML
Today, I had a dentist appointment and was running late. I frantically put on my shoes and rushed out of the house. When I arrived at the dentist’s office, they told me I was scheduled for a root canal, not a cleaning. I forgot to confirm the appointment. After I sat down in the chair, I tried to back out, but they were already numbing my gums. FML
Today, I was told I need two root canals. This is because my previous dentist did such a bad job on one of my teeth that the decay went through and transferred to its neighbor. FML
Today, I went to the dentist after 24 hours of severe tooth pain. They did an emergency root canal. After the anesthesia wore off, within minutes, the pain returned only worse than before. Called the dentist, I had to return, only to find they had done the root canal on the wrong tooth. FML
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Lalala579121 28
It's the perfect day to go skydiving, and get a pet tarantula. All while being in the dark of course.
Tripartita 45
Well, we have your "pretty sure" verses the OP's explicit statement that she can't get out of it. Who will win this epic battle?!
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Lalala579121 28
It's the perfect day to go skydiving, and get a pet tarantula. All while being in the dark of course.
squidley9 17
Boo hoo
Tripartita 45
*pats back* There, there, don't cry, #3. You'll be okay!
SubaruWRXSTI 16
I'm pretty sure you can reschedule a root canal, I know my dentist allows it.
Tripartita 45
Well, we have your "pretty sure" verses the OP's explicit statement that she can't get out of it. Who will win this epic battle?!
chosha_fml 27
Or check the schedule of a different dentist.
SubaruWRXSTI 16
I'm just saying, what would happen if she misses the appointment, she can't get fired like she would if she missed her training, the worst that can happen is going to a different dentist.
kozzard 17
some dentists, like other doctors, will charge you a few for missing an appointment, or even just showing up more than 15 minutes late
PrincessShiraz 11
If it's an abscessed tooth, no, you really can't!
Colon_Man 17
Abscessed tooth? Yeah. Can confirm. Thanks for bringing back the painful memories.
YoshiMan007 11
Aww that sucks. Be confident, maybe this is how you get over the fears!
Fuhkyoo 17
score some sweet painkillers from the dentist for the flight, then drink the liquor on the flight. you will literally be dead and unable to care about the petty things that bothered you in life! no need to thank me, im just here to help.
cootiequeen4444 11
yes. take prescription painkillers then drink yourself to sleep via liquor on your flight. that sounds really smart. not. no. don't do that. that's an accident waiting to happen. the kind you don't wake up from. on an unrelated note. Trump ads be ruining this app for me. maybe just extra meh cuz its baby's first mobile app prez race ad..
cootiequeen4444 11
Trump-infused rage made me not read past first sentence. kinda glad I was in the wrong really. if anyone really gave that advice... actually..idk.. I feel I keep putting a limit on a person's ability to be stupid only to be proven wrong. but yeah. at least the only stupidity this time was from me lol
NeatNit 33
Well, you're going to have to do both eventually. Might as well do one while still on the adrenaline from the other! ;P
HollyQuinn 21
Get some super strong painkillers for after the root canal so you can be flying high while you're flying high.
Jackimo98 24
She can probably score some Valium from a doctor if she tells them she's anxious about the surgery and the flight
Chazzster 32
WTF - You cannot schedule the root canal? Try harder to reschedule.
chinaski7628 32
OP might be in severe pain and need the root canal done ASAP. She might not be able to postpone or wait. Also, going to another dentist might not be an option because she might have to wait for an appointment with a new dentist.
jcash52426 5
Can't you see if you can get the dentist to work around your take off time. Ex your flight is at 6pm and you get your root canal done 8,9or 10am so you get last min thing done
chinaski7628 32
Time isn't the issue. The issue is that OP is afraid of both the dentist and flying. It's having to face two of her fears on the same day.
TheEpicKitten 20
Get over it