Hi guys,

Thank you guys so much for your ongoing support with my dental ordeal. Your encouraging words helped me beyond what I can describe here on text, I cried and smiled simultaneously because I felt that you guys truly did care about what I was going through... It's very comforting to know forsure.



Update on my predicament:

I had a bad experience with my dental hmo dentist, so I thought about it and just decided to go with my fiancé's dentist and pay out of pocket in exchange for a more comfortable dental procedure/experience. First thing I asked was about the abnormal dark area on X-ray. The dentist said that if its not bothering me, all is well. He said to just keep an eye on it for growth, pain, tenderness, etc. but he thinks that might have been there since birth and at worst it could be an osteomyelitis. I feel better about that.

Next, the wisdom teeth extractions. He said only one needs to come out because it's colliding next to a molar. Two are already out, and he said that's fine. The other one is still under the bone but looks like its coming out just fine. I'm sorry I can't post X-rays, I don't have a working computer right now (just mobile and iPad).

I also have some cavities that need to be filled, need to have my teeth cleaned, and fix a previous root canal crown that was recemented years ago and now has a gap. He said these are not of immediate concern.

Lastly, this coming Tuesday (9/10 at 1pm), I am going to have my upper #3 extracted and #18 root canaled... Both at the same appointment. I was also given 2 pills (.25 each) Halcion (?) to be taken an hour before my appointment, with Vicodin (every six hours as needed)and amoxicillin (500mg 3x a day) for after the procedure.

Guys, I feel more comfortable now. I just wanna know because I forgot to ask and the office is now closed...

1. at what time do i start taking the Vicodin and amoxicillin after the procedure? A day after?
2. Are there any interactions between the three different drugs that I'm taking? I read online that I shouldn't take vicodin for at least 8 hours after I took halcion. If that's the case, I'm nervous about the possible pain I might have?
3. How long will I have the effects of halcion in my system?
4. Will I be able to remember to ask the dentist for a doctors note for work before my procedure or would I be too sleepy already.
5. I read online (yeah not too reliable lol) that .25 mg of halcion is usually enough, but I was given two of these... Concerning my height and weight, I'm assuming the dentist was aware of this and .50mg is safe for me right?

Again, thank you guys so much for any advice, words of encouragement you might have for me. I'm closer and closer to having this burden done and over with. Yay! Lol


Thank you,
-FearfulKid