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tooth ache

TheJourneyTheJourney
edited October 2010 in Buddhism Basics
I've needed to get a root canal for quite some time now but haven't been able to afford it and wow my tooth is reaaaaally hurting me. Hard to just passively observe the feeling.

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  • SherabDorjeSherabDorje
    edited October 2010
    Is there not a dentist that would let you make payments? What about a university clinic? I would think there would be a concern about infection.
  • BonsaiDougBonsaiDoug Simply, on the path. Veteran
    edited October 2010
    Dentist, yes. But for some quick pain relief go get some oil of clove.
  • nanadhajananadhaja Veteran
    edited October 2010
    Bonsai Doug wrote: »
    Dentist, yes. But for some quick pain relief go get some oil of clove.
    Good point.At least the clove oil will ease the pain a bit while you find a dentist.I'm guessing you don't want to be told to just observe the nature of the pain.:(
  • TheJourneyTheJourney
    edited October 2010
    nanadhaja wrote: »
    Good point.At least the clove oil will ease the pain a bit while you find a dentist.I'm guessing you don't want to be told to just observe the nature of the pain.:(

    Although it is hard, I do think that I should try to observe it passively, at least to the best of my ability. Every sensation is an opportunity for insight. As I said though, difficult with pain.
  • ShiftPlusOneShiftPlusOne Veteran
    edited October 2010
    I'd count that as destructive pain, since you can easily get an infection. Maybe this isn't the best opportunity to observe pain.
  • TheJourneyTheJourney
    edited October 2010
    I'm gonna see if, until I get some insurance coming through, the dentist will prescribe me some pain killers. Yay vicodin.
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