tgotch
Recycles dryer sheets
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I had a bridge put in by my family dentist a few months ago. Shortly after, I started experiencing discomfort/tooth pain. He tried a few "adjustments", and finally referred me to an Endodontist. The Endodontist says I need to have a root canal performed on the tooth under the bridge (did some reading and find that this happens occasionally with bridges - I assume there is no recourse with family dentist).
In the meantime, my family dentist said I could take 800mg of Ibuprofen 2x per day to ward off pain. This seems to be working, although I still can't chew on that side without minor discomfort, but the pain is in check.
As a result of the bridge, and some other dental work, my dental insurance/flex spending is maxed out. The root canal will cost ~$900 out of pocket.
So I have a few questions/thoughts:
I would like to wait until 2013 so my insurance/flex spending will cover the entire procedure.
Are there any hazards with taking this amount of Ibuprofen for 6-7 months?
I understand that the pain may get worse, and/or the Ibuprofen may lose effectiveness, but anyone see any issues with waiting to have this procedure, or any recommendations?
In the meantime, my family dentist said I could take 800mg of Ibuprofen 2x per day to ward off pain. This seems to be working, although I still can't chew on that side without minor discomfort, but the pain is in check.
As a result of the bridge, and some other dental work, my dental insurance/flex spending is maxed out. The root canal will cost ~$900 out of pocket.
So I have a few questions/thoughts:
I would like to wait until 2013 so my insurance/flex spending will cover the entire procedure.
Are there any hazards with taking this amount of Ibuprofen for 6-7 months?
I understand that the pain may get worse, and/or the Ibuprofen may lose effectiveness, but anyone see any issues with waiting to have this procedure, or any recommendations?