Bryanna...no...you haven`t alarmed me at all. I think I`m " past" being alarmed .You have just reinforced how valuable this forum is, when the sort of information which you have offered,is made available to us. Thank you so much.
I wasn`t aware about the root canal issues and went ahead with root treatment last Tuesday. Well at least I think that`s what it was....drilling a hole at the back of the tooth,antibiotics to clear up the infection,and then later, reaming and filling the cavity.

And the reason why I am up so early [uk] is possibly another infection....I have another swelling ,this time in the lower jaw.I guess I will just have to wait and see what happens.

Can`t add anything else right now...except I wish I `d have known all this before...

Lindy....the grinding?....yes I have had sleep issues,but thankfully my sleep pattern is improving.Hope you get some respite too very soon. Hugs.