u/AnyDifference9416

Jaw stiffness radiating + ache where root canal was done. Is this normal?

So I have gotten 2 root canals done recently, one on the bottom right of my mouth and another on the top right (this is tooth 3 I believe).

When I got my first root canal done it was an emergency, and the guy gave me three crowns (one for a tooth that needed one since I forgot about it) another for the root canal done that day and a third for the other tooth that had a big cavity (he said it would be best to get a crown). I had a bit of decay on each which was cleared up as well. I got all three done in one day (4 hours) as well as a crown fitting, and went back for the crowns after 2 weeks.

Just last week I got my second root canal on the top on same side (tooth #3) and the healing is very different. When the anesthesia subsided I did have an ache and it was sensitive however its been feeling better. However I had so much stiffness on that side of my mouth. It subsided until yesterday. I have not eaten or chewed anything on that side. Ate/drank things I usually did with the other root canal. My jaw on the bottom became increasingly stiff, radiating to the other side. I went for a follow up today and they gave me ibuprofen and told me it could be my jaw/gums are very sore for the amount of work I've gotten done. They also used dry ice and the root canal tooth was fine but the teeth surrounding it (#2 and #4) were sensitive to it but it wasn't a lasting sensitivity, I just felt it. I don't know if that means something is wrong or not. They also said it's not likely an infection either.

Just to add, when I got my wisdom teeth pulled out years ago I had jaw issues where I said it was a bit stiff and they gave me a prescription for a muscle relaxer. I called multiple times and they couldn't do anything else for me then. I healed fine but it took a while for my jaw to feel normal.

My question is, is it normal for the teeth surrounding the root canal tooth to feel a bit sensitive randomly? The other questu9j is is this jaw thing normal? Everytime I get anesthesia I have to go through this and I'm not sure if there is an underlying cause. The weirdness/ache I felt was making me think certain teeth in my mouth needed to be checked but it would just go away. I already got x-rays and they said my left side is fine, and only to maybe look at #2 but there was no indication it needed a root canal.

Sorry for this long post, I just need an opinion here. I just have spent a lot of money recently and don't want to deal with spending more that I certainly do not have.

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u/AnyDifference9416 — 3 days ago

Making a Matcha Tiramisu, need advice on add-ons!

So I know this is technically not something you bake, but I wanted to make a Matcha Tiramisu (without the espresso). I'm going to dip the lady fingers in condensed milk + some regular milk to thin it out, make the marscapone cream filling and used unsweetened matcha on top once it's done.

I wanted to put some add-ons inside it and I'd like some opinions on them!

  • Tart, unsweetened dried raspberry powder for first layer - I have some left after buying it a while ago and I know that raspberry + matcha tastes amazing!
  • Unsweetened cocoa powder for first layer
  • Fresh strawberries
  • Jam! - Blackberry, mixed berries preserve (bonne mannan), and I'm making some pear compote from some overripe pears right now, though that is a combination I have never tried.

Thanks for your advice!

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u/AnyDifference9416 — 6 days ago

I know next to nothing about cameras/photography. I was interested in getting a used/refurbished camera for myself as a start.

I don't want to spend more than $250-$299 USD and even then i'm looking for something really in the $50-$190 range. I just want to take photos for traveling as well as just when i'm outside (landscape, street, wildlife, etc.). While I would like to take videos with it, it's not a major requirement for me.

I'm buying the camera from the US but open to buy from elsewhere if I end up on eBay or another marketplace.

I think I want mirrorless.....but I'm not too sure of the difference between mirrorless and point & shoot, as well as 35mm film, or if there would be such a big difference if they are all old cameras.

I do not want something extremely large. I can't really tell how big these are online.

I took a few down and was wondering out of all of these which would be a great starting point for myself, or if all of them aren't good.

  1. Panasomic Lumix DMC-G7
  2. Panasomic Lumix DMC GF1
  3. Canon Sureshot 70
  4. Nikon 1 V3
  5. Nikon One Touch Zoom 90 (found for like $58)
  6. Nikon Coolpix 4300 (found for $54)

These are all available refurbished or used. If you have better suggestions that's also great.

Thank you!

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u/AnyDifference9416 — 24 days ago

So I want to finally buy an espresso machine and I'm looking at used/refurbished ones to start out.

I'm looking on ebay and any other place. Here are my options thus far:

  1. KitchenAid Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine with Burr Grinder ($240-$350 I'm able to find)
  2. Bodum Espresso Machine with Bean Grinder is on sale for $135 (price is $450) only one that is brand new
  3. Sur La Table SLT-4209 Dual Boiler & Grinder Espresso Machine ($254)
  4. Breville Barista Express BES879XL ($230)

I have not looked at much yet but out of these which would be the best ones? I looked up people who got the Bodum and so far they are enjoying it. I also feel like it's such a steel. But I am a beginner and know absolutely nothing about Espresso machines. I'm not a coffee snob either so I don't care if something is a knockoff as long as it's good quality.

Thanks in advance and if you have other suggestions for a beginner that's also helpful!!

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u/AnyDifference9416 — 24 days ago