My gum developed a pocket like pimple which was filling up with fluid. I was incredibly uncomfortable.
Turned out I had an abscess on the root of my tooth, which needed to be removed. We talked about options after it was removed. He recommended a small bone graft while the gum was open, so if I wanted to do an implant, we would be ready.
I do not like the dentist, ever since I was a child - just the smell of any office turns my stomach.
Glad it's over - still undecided on what I want to do, but overall I am comfortable with Dr. Mass and his staff. He knew there was going to be pressure, he warned me. Very good chair-side manner.
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