root canal part 2

I went back today for more work on my teeth. She worked on the other side this afternoon. I had four more root canals started, my mouth is sore, and I am wiped out.

One interesting difference that Tom and I have experienced here is that patients are responsible for maintaining their own medical records. She sent me home with copies of all my records including xrays on a CD!

root canal...

I survived my first trip to the dentist here in Russia. Everything was clean, the equipment is all state of the art, and my dentist was young enough to be my daughter!

She started a root canal today in the tooth that I lost my filling in. I was grateful that it was completely painless! I have two more appointments to finish off that procedure then she will redo my fillings on the other side of my mouth.

The xray machine was interesting. I stood up, bit on a freshly covered dental grip, while the machine whirled around my head taking pictures. By the time I walked back upstairs the dentist had my teeth displayed on her computer screen. I was able to clearly see all of the things she suggested needed to be worked on.

And yes, Russian dentists, just like those in America, will also ask you questions when they have your mouth wide open and filled with instruments!