Apicectomy

Went for this operation today - it is the removal of the tip of the root, needed when infection persists after root canal treatment. Had root canal and crown done a year ago but still hurt that's why went for checkup and found the infection .......... so unfortunate! The crown cost about $1000 and this surgery another $500...... should have taken better care of my teeth when young, not taught about flossing those days!
The op was very painful - not from the procedure itself (the area was numbed) but the pain was from the retraction of my lips to exposed the area - the corner of my mouth was stretched until it torn and bled. When the anaesthesia worn off, it really hurts and the area all swelled up and bruised! The only consolation is I am given 5 days of medical leave :)