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#1 uwfan

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Posted 17 December 2008 - 03:09 PM

I was reading in one of the forums here and came across this:

A couple of years ago I needed a crown. My dentist was going to do a temp crown and had started the process when he stopped and said...when is your next dive trip? As it turned out it was about 10 days away. He said there was no way he could do the temp crown as I'd have to dive on it and he would not allow me to risk getting an air bubble under that crown at 120 ft and then bolt to the surface from the excruitiating pain while most likely embolising on the way up too boot. Basically you could have kissed my tush goodbye all because of a temporary crown. And who would have thunk it????

Moral of the Story????


Find a diving dentist, doctor, and all your healthcare professionals as they are worth their weight in gold!!!


And I know for myself, I had a really bad spider bite that almost kept me from diving on one of my trips.

It got me thinking, what have others discovered as hidden (or not so hidden) health problems that can affect diving?

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Posted 17 December 2008 - 06:33 PM

I was reading in one of the forums here and came across this:

A couple of years ago I needed a crown. My dentist was going to do a temp crown and had started the process when he stopped and said...when is your next dive trip? As it turned out it was about 10 days away. He said there was no way he could do the temp crown as I'd have to dive on it and he would not allow me to risk getting an air bubble under that crown at 120 ft and then bolt to the surface from the excruitiating pain while most likely embolising on the way up too boot. Basically you could have kissed my tush goodbye all because of a temporary crown. And who would have thunk it????

Moral of the Story????


Find a diving dentist, doctor, and all your healthcare professionals as they are worth their weight in gold!!!


And I know for myself, I had a really bad spider bite that almost kept me from diving on one of my trips.

It got me thinking, what have others discovered as hidden (or not so hidden) health problems that can affect diving?

Is this true about the temporary crown? I'm scheduled to get a temporary crown on January 15th, and will be going on the St. Croix trip on February 14th. It's been years since I had a crown, and I can't remember how long it takes for the permanent one to be ready. Guess I will be calling the dentist tomorrow!
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#3 DiverBabs

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Posted 17 December 2008 - 06:45 PM

I was reading in one of the forums here and came across this:

A couple of years ago I needed a crown. My dentist was going to do a temp crown and had started the process when he stopped and said...when is your next dive trip? As it turned out it was about 10 days away. He said there was no way he could do the temp crown as I'd have to dive on it and he would not allow me to risk getting an air bubble under that crown at 120 ft and then bolt to the surface from the excruitiating pain while most likely embolising on the way up too boot. Basically you could have kissed my tush goodbye all because of a temporary crown. And who would have thunk it????

Moral of the Story????


Find a diving dentist, doctor, and all your healthcare professionals as they are worth their weight in gold!!!


And I know for myself, I had a really bad spider bite that almost kept me from diving on one of my trips.

It got me thinking, what have others discovered as hidden (or not so hidden) health problems that can affect diving?

Is this true about the temporary crown? I'm scheduled to get a temporary crown on January 15th, and will be going on the St. Croix trip on February 14th. It's been years since I had a crown, and I can't remember how long it takes for the permanent one to be ready. Guess I will be calling the dentist tomorrow!


Yes, it is true. My denist is a diver as well. He said the same thing.... if you get an air pocket under the crown it could be trouble.

Make that call in the morning!!
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Posted 17 December 2008 - 06:53 PM

Even loose fillings can cause discomfort. After I started diving my dentist now watches my mouth even closer than before.

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Posted 17 December 2008 - 07:17 PM

I'd be more concerned with a root canal than a temp crown

but then, I suppose it depends on where in mouth the crown is and what the underlying work was too

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Posted 17 December 2008 - 07:35 PM

I'd be more concerned with a root canal than a temp crown

but then, I suppose it depends on where in mouth the crown is and what the underlying work was too


What do you mean? Would you be afraid of a recent root canal or do you mean something else? Why would where the crown is in your mouth change how much you are concerned about it?

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Posted 17 December 2008 - 07:55 PM

I'd be more concerned with a root canal than a temp crown

but then, I suppose it depends on where in mouth the crown is and what the underlying work was too


What do you mean? Would you be afraid of a recent root canal or do you mean something else? Why would where the crown is in your mouth change how much you are concerned about it?

some of the crowns I have required a root canal, so my dentist replaced the root of your tooth with synthetic material...if it's not packed right, you'd have air bubbles in your jaws - not something I'd want when diving to 120'

and some roots are bigger and require more packing than others and some teeth are more difficult to work on. The more difficult ones are the ones I'd be worried about

the other crowns I have just covered the "pulp" of the tooth after they removed the decayed areas.

For me, it would depend on all the work being done including a root canal and crown

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Posted 17 December 2008 - 09:38 PM

A incorrectyly packed root canal may lead to a abscessed tooth. Air allows the decay to begin. Your diving and associated pain may be a pecursor of the following. A tooth abscess or root abscess is pus enclosed in the tissues of the jaw bone at the tip of an infected tooth. Usually the abscess originates from a bacterial infection that has accumulated in the soft pulp of the tooth. This is usually, but not always, associated with a dull, throbbing, excruciating ache.

Abscesses typically originate from dead pulp tissue, usually caused by untreated tooth decay, cracked teeth or extensive periodontal disease. A failed root canal treatment may also create a similar abscess.

I can't figure why but I'm more calm going for a root canal(endodontist) than the regular dentist or perodontists were I usually do a couple of good size valium before visits.
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Posted 17 December 2008 - 09:54 PM

I'd be more concerned with a root canal than a temp crown

but then, I suppose it depends on where in mouth the crown is and what the underlying work was too

My root canal was done over three days. The second session was on a Friday and he installed a temporary cap after packing the interior. Saturday morning I woke up with a twinge in the tooth. Sunday morning, it was throbbing and I had to go to the dentist office on an emergency call. The doc drilled into the temp cap and the contents were under such high pressure that it hit the ceiling when released. Monday he finished up and then told me quite proudly that it was his first root canal.

Bubbles - If your dental work is a month before the trip you will probably be OK, but cannot hurt asking the Q.
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Posted 17 December 2008 - 09:57 PM

I'd be more concerned with a root canal than a temp crown

but then, I suppose it depends on where in mouth the crown is and what the underlying work was too

My root canal was done over three days. The second session was on a Friday and he installed a temporary cap after packing the interior. Saturday morning I woke up with a twinge in the tooth. Sunday morning, it was throbbing and I had to go to the dentist office on an emergency call. The doc drilled into the temp cap and the contents were under such high pressure that it hit the ceiling when released. Monday he finished up and then told me quite proudly that it was his first root canal.

Bubbles - If your dental work is a month before the trip you will probably be OK, but cannot hurt asking the Q.


LOL!!!!! At least it wasn't his 1st week as a dentist.
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Posted 17 December 2008 - 10:41 PM

I can't figure why but I'm more calm going for a root canal(endodontist) than the regular dentist or perodontists were I usually do a couple of good size valium before visits.

I had a root canal done on one of my front teeth 2 years ago...my dentist uses laughing gas and after 3 shots of novacaine...I slept thru the entire thing!




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