My daughter and my husband in succession have both had a nasty cold and cough, now it seems it's my turn.
I have been having a course of treatment at the dentist, a pulled tooth which became infected afterwards and some fillings replaced. I need to go back on Thursday for a review of the infection, and possibly to have my other fillings done. I've been on antibiotics for the infection, so maybe my cold won't be as bad as theirs. Should I postpone, or just go anyway to get the infection checked out? I don't think I shall be able to lay there with my mouth open if I start to cough or have a streaming cold, but maybe the cold won't come to anything?
If you don't give 24 hours notice you have to pay a fee, I'm in a quandry.
2007-03-13 00:20:18 · 9 answers · asked by Honey W 4 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
You should call your dentist's office and ask them what they'd like you to do. They'd probably be happy to reschedule you...your antibiotics wont help your cold however because colds are viral...not bacterial. Your dentist will probably thankyou for being so considerate however.
2007-03-13 00:28:17 · answer #1 · answered by meghan k 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Today is only Tuesday so you have two more days to get it under control. How do you do that? You feed a cold and starve a fever. You need to eat healthy, sleep alot and continue with your appointment. Sometimes a cold is a sign of body weakness and in your case an infection could get the better of you so proceed with the appointment but tell the doctor the situation and why you chose the course of action that you did. He or she can wear a mask and be protected but you need to get the tooth fairy to ok your situation. Good luck and remember sleep and rest help enormously. And as far as that quandry is concerned, forget about it.
2007-03-13 00:41:00 · answer #2 · answered by Mr. PDQ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I was coming down with a cold, taking antibiotics and getting treatment from my Dentist I would ring to let him/her know about my cold and taking antibiotics. Afterall he/she is the only one that can answer your question. Maybe the Dentist might think it is safer to leave it until you are well.
The 24 hours notice will be safe if you ring a.s.a.p.
2007-03-13 00:45:23 · answer #3 · answered by bluesforme 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Should be fine, as long as you're not afraid of coughing / sneezing during the procedure, then making the dentist stick that drill in in the side of your mouth, it should be fine
2007-03-13 00:31:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should call the dentist and ask his or her advice especially since of the infection.
2007-03-13 00:23:05 · answer #5 · answered by Grianagh 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pl. do not cancel your dentist appointment because of cold .
Enjoy Life
Dr.Mojo
2007-03-13 00:26:23 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
fix your body then oyur mouth cancel... no point in going if u cough and cant open long enough for work to be done and have to cancel anyways that was a wasted trip...cancel
2007-03-13 00:25:42 · answer #7 · answered by scott 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pls call the dentist today to find out how to handle this issue.
Feel better soon.
2007-03-13 00:25:38 · answer #8 · answered by sokokl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wait until you feel better, the infection must be ok now otherwise you would be in pain.
2007-03-13 00:29:12 · answer #9 · answered by holly 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋