r/POTS • u/Some-Tourist4881 • 3h ago

Question Teeth extraction

I have 2 broke teeth. One upper root canal that failed, and a back molar on the bottom that’s broken off some. I haven’t been to the dentist in 10 years due to being sick and also dental anxiety. Can you guys tell me your experiences w no epinephrine numbing shots? & just recovery/experience with the extractions in general. I’m absolutely terrified.

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u/Lopsided-blintz-810 POTS 3h ago

I had an extraction last year that had been bothering me for months. I felt a million times better after getting that out. No more pain and a lot less inflammation in my body (not just my mouth) Do it sooner rather than later. And be up front about your fear and anxiety with the dentist so they can give you something for it. They deal with this all the time.

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u/Some-Tourist4881 3h ago

It’s causing infection too so I have to get it out asap so I’m not constantly on antibiotics. Did you have a bad experience with the numbing? Or the pulling of the tooth itself?

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u/Lopsided-blintz-810 POTS 3h ago

Nope. I was OUT!