[retrodictive]----[groovin with the blues ;]

Run, because every steps is a celebration of your life!

The most important thing in any game
is not to win but to take part

Similarly, the most important thing in life
is not the triumph but the struggle.

The essential thing is not to have conquered
but to have fought well

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Verdict is OUT

Since last Thursday I have been feeling the pain at my right side end of the gum. But I only came to find out on Friday night that it might be growth of wisdom tooth.

I am so stupid! If early that week then I can save up money as PSB Academy last week had a Q and M Dental Portable station. It's free dental check-up and consultation for all PSB Students and Staffs.

But sad to say I missed it!

Today I went to see dental clinic at Boon Lay (Jurong Point) because I cannot tahan the pain already. My purpose of going to see the dentist is to find out whether is it wisdom tooth or just heaty.

I reached the Dental Clinic at 10:30am and after making the earliest appointment; which is 12:30pm, I walked around the whole JP (new and old) but surprisingly most shops are still closed.

Finally when the clock strike at 12:30pm, I went inside the dental clinic and there the verdict is OUT!

Verdict - Yes, I am have 2 wisdom tooth (both located at the right side - upper and lower) The lower wisdom tooth is the one causing the swelling and pain.

After which the dentist did the followings:

1. Chlorohexdine Mouthwash - S$10.00

2. Medications - S$40.00

3. Irrigation - S$45.00

4. Root Planning (Gum Treatment) - S$85.00

This dental visit cost me a total of S$185.00. I cannot claim back as it is not being covered under my employment! Damn! I am now that amount poorer!

Look at so many medication I need to consume! :-(

I am going to remove my wisdom tooth - probably at AH or any other govt hospitals - at least I can directly use my medic save to pay; not a single cents needed!

But when should I go removed it! Sigh!!!

Here are the research I did for Wisdom Tooth...

What are wisdom teeth?

They are the third permanent molars and are the last teeth to develop. They erupt or come up into the mouth in our late teens or early twenties. We can have up to four wisdom teeth, two in the upper jaw and two in the lower.

Why should they be removed:

For those of us whose jaws are too small to accommodate these wisdom teeth, problems may arise:

1. Often. the lower wisdom tooth may be prevented from erupting when it is 'blocked' by the tooth in front. In such a case, the tooth is called am impacted wisdom tooth. Such a tooth sometimes gives an unpleasant sensation of pressure at the back of the jaw (that's what I am experiencing now)

2. The gum around the impacted wisdom tooth may trap food debris which can cause infection of the time gums. The infection would be felt as a swelling and pain of the gum.

3. Further discomfort may be caused if the upper wisdom tooth bites down on the swollen gum below.

4. Tooth decay may develop on the wisdom tooth and the back surface of the tooth in front of it. The decay can often go undetected and may only be discovered when there is a toothache. In severe cases, both teeth may need to be removed.

What can be done about an infected wisdom tooth?

- Your dentist may clean the infected area and apply some local antiseptic agent if necessary.

- Antibiotics and painkillers may be prescribed to reduce the infection.

- If the upper wisdom tooth is biting on the swollen gum, the tooth may be trimmed out of the way. If it is judged that the upper wisdom tooth is not functional, then, in the long run it would be better to extract the tooth.

- At a later visit, when the infection is under control, the lower wisdom tooth can be removed. Very often, before the removal, an X-ray would be taken to assess the position and shape of the tooth.

How is the wisdom tooth removed?

The wisdom tooth is removed by your dentist in an operation done under local anaesthesia. The anaesthesia will prevent any feeling of pain during the operation though there may be some sensation of pressure while the dentist is working on the tooth.

During the operation, the gum around the tooth is moved to one side and some bone around the tooth is removed. Often, the tooth may need to be divided into pieces before it can be removed. The gum is then stitched back into place.

After the operation, when the anaesthetic has worn off, you may need to take painkillers. Antibiotics may also be given to prevent infection of the wound. There is usually some swelling of the cheek which may last about 5 days. The swelling may also cause some stiffness of the jaw.

Your dentist will check on your condition about 5 days later. At this time, the stitches will be removed.

I wrote: Tuesday, February 24, 2009

The One & Only DiNo

KONG ZHI HUI
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