Today, my dentist discovered that, at 21, I still had a baby tooth, and asked if I wanted it pulled. My mouth was already numb, so I said sure. Turns out the numbing wore off. The dentist pulled it anyway. FML
Angela K. S. Stewart tells us more.
Hey y'all, op here. I submitted this while I was logged out, hence why it's not under my name. This actually happened a year ago, I'm 22 now. Thought I'd clear some stuff up. Yes, It hurt like hell. Yes,I screamed like a banshee. No. My dentist didn't notice I was in pain (how, I don't know, since his assistant literally had to hold me down to prevent me from ripping his hands out of my mouth). Yes, There was an adult tooth underneath, which they determined from x rays. Yes, I continue to see the dentist. He's actually a really good dentist and apologized profusely for this. I have a very healthy adult tooth now where the baby tooth used to be. I am, however, even more terrified of the dentist now than I was before.
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MrsBugi 21
Wait, was there an adult tooth even under it? I have two baby teeth and I'm 27. For whatever reason I never developed adult teeth underneath. So if the baby tooth is removed it leaves a gap (unless you have an overcrowded mouth), which can cause problems eating. You always want to keep the tooth as long as possible if it's healthy to avoid needing a bridge or implant. I hope there was an issue with the actual tooth and it wasn't removed needlessly!
hunterseal 18
ouch, if it never fell out and wasn't harmful why would you? just curious .
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katluvr 22
Yeah, I'm not OK with the thought that he is a "really good dentist" and "apologized profusely" after the fact. It woud have taken a couple of extra minutes and a wee bit of lidocaine to make that less unpleasant for you. Maybe ask around for another dentist.