Hi. Welcome and I am sorry about your pain and health. I am not sure how your care over in Alaska is but have you found a doctor to help you with pain control? Are you on any meds also? I have heard of others with dental problems. I am not sure but I do know for me I seem to get a lot of infections since this that don't go away. I am very sensitive to cold and a breeze feels like a gun shot to my leg and also it makes my eyes hurt so bad from my eye condition. I am sorry I wish I had more direction for you but welcome.