Tuesday, April 15, 2008

All New

Well, I don't think I kept you up on the Dentist shenanigans. After I got to the dentist last month, I ended up having to get a crown. Let me tell you, it really wasn't all that pleasant. And, pricey..wow. The insurance barely covers 1/2 the cost of the gold (and expensive) crown. They said, that may be tender. I have a very LOW tolerance for pain. Well, yea, I'm a big baby.

Enough said.

Anyway, after I got the temporary crown, it hurt and bothered and hurt and bothered. I told them when I went in and they said the bite had been off, and should be better with my new, glorious gold crown. However, after getting that, it just still hurt and hurt. I lived on 800 mg Ibuprofen and some leftover (yikes!!) pain pills in the cupboard.

Finally, I called them. Ended up my tooth was then dying. I said, well, let it die! Good grief. Anyway, to make a long story short, I had to get my root canal. After the crown. It seemed a bit backwards to me. But, regardless, already the next day, I felt like (and acted like) a new person...no pain. In other words, I became a lot less bitchy without that pain.

So, today went back in and did the check up and cleaning. It had been way too long since I've been there...at least a decade...Yea, I know, I know... anyway, the cleaning, although it took too long, went well and wow, I felt like a new person with great shiny teeth. Ha. She set me up for a six month cleaning.

The dentist, though, mean as he is, came in and said I need another crown on top. However, if I get the two little fillings done, my insurance, according to the clerk at the desk, will be capped out. So, I may have to wait until next year for the crown, if I can. Those things are SOOOO expensive. Well, we'll see what happens after the insurance and bills are settled. Yikes.

So, if it doesn't hurt your mouth, it'll sure hurt your wallet?

Last night, I also got my hair re-highlighted and cut. I love my new hairdresser!

Now, if I could only get a face/body/clothing makeover, I'd for sure be ALL new....!???

Have a Great Week!

2 Comments:

Tina said...

Yikes! Yep, better start lovin' the dentist so you don't have to go thru all that. It will get easier to go once you just have routine cleanings and no big stuff!

Anonymous said...

I can't wait to see your highlights! Love ya! Chrissy