So today I suddenly developed this awful toothache in my front tooth.
I've had a cavity in this tooth before and had it filled, but now it's aching and throbbing.
I got a little mirror out to look at it, and the back of the tooth is all brownish, but I don't know if that's a cavity or if it's the old filling.
My dental insurance was supposed to kick in November 1, but there was an error with the paperwork, so it's been delayed. I will hopefully be covered by Black Friday.
I'm trying to decide if I just suck it up and pay out of pocket for an exam, X-ray, and probably a filling or root canal...or wait until my insurance finally kicks in.
I can manage the pain, but I'm scared that the cavity or whatever this is will get worse if I wait.
I am terrified of it getting so bad that I'll have to lose the tooth, as there's no way I could afford an implant to replace it.
Has anyone else dealt with this? Any dental hygienist students who can help give me advice?



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