I recently had an abscessed tooth and crown post that went up into my jaw. I received a 10 course of amoxicillin for the infection, had the tooth pulled and the bone scraped. I, too, was really nervous about it, but it all worked out fine and was virtually painless! I am now finishing my course of antibiotics, and see the dentist next week for another x-ray. Really it was a painless procedure with Advil and Tylenol on board for a few days afterwards - and no flare up of the fibro!! Best of luck on the 30th. :)

Yes I recently had an oral surgeon remove a back molar. Fortunately, he has worked with fibro patients. He recommends pre meds. He also tells you to expect a flare up. Then gives suggestions. Warm water swishes, rest and advil and norco.

It may cause a flare but believe me, recent scientific evaluations state that all of us have considerably reduced immune systems. To put it bluntly, would you rather 2 teeth removed and a normal flare or a few months down the line, all teeth removed and flare from hell

I had 2 out and it felt like he was breaking my jaw. He said I had large deep roots which took ages to get out. My husband said next time he would ask for me to be referred to the hospital so they can knock me out and remove them. I don't know if it was because I was already having a painful day that made it worse, I just know I don't want to go through that again. But everyone is different and don't have such large deep roots.

I lost all of mine, one or two at a time, to TMJS. That is often linked to fibro. I have had dentures for 10 years. I have heard from many that they have had mouth problems.

Try to be as relaxed as possible. Take pain meds or anxiety pills if you have them. Tell your dentist what you've taken. Some dentists now do sedation dentistry. You can ask if he can prescribe something. Or you can always see an oral surgeon.

I like what @A MyFibroTeam Member suggested about taking something to help you be more comfortable. Being relaxed is the key. The tighter you are the worse the pain later. They won't mind as long as things don't get in their way.

Good luck with it. But go ahead and make that appointment. Your mouth is important. Butterfly hugs

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