The cloud has lifted, still foggy. Spent a good ninety minutes in the dentist chair. Old crown, over an abscessed tooth from sixteen, seventeen years ago, porcelain chipped. One of the more painful moments of my life at that time, when an army dentist took pity on a Saudi-buddy with no insurance, and did a bit of low cost work to clear the pus and repair my tooth. Turns out my current dental coverage is going to pay at 100%. I didn't know they ever did "special offers", but apparently they do, for a six month period. I was prepared to pull the problem child, but on consultation, I'm getting it fixed. Again. Mouth half numb, lips raw. Some rot underneath, so maybe just as well, maybe why I've been dragging. Better out than in.
Never had dental insurance as a child. Taken a couple of times when very small. Then when my parents did have dental, and I was 17 and had a half dozen cavities needing repair. Got braces as well, a few excess teeth pulled, and an end to quite a few headaches. Then many years with no more dentists. I've never had any particular fear of them. The local always worked well, and the worst bit is still just reclining in stillness, not biting down, raw lips and swallowing the nasty prep stuff. Gah, bitter. Oh, and listening to dentist's taste in music. I try to be a good, cooperative patient, seems like good karma.
Broken out, wrung out, but hanging in there.
Recurring nightmare of my teeth crumbling getting reinforced.
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I have had dental insurance since I started working, paid through a group insurance program. I get cleaning and inspection 100% covered twice a year and for orthodontics a max payout of 3000$ lifetime covering 50% of whatever work is needed.
My only complaint is that my mandible becomes sore during these cleanings/inspections as there is a constant low amount of pressure applied while cleaning the lower teeth.
ughhhh...hope you are perky and without congestion or tooth problems really soon!
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sleep ... thats an order !
Rest and heal dear z.
spooky, word verif. is 'mouth' !
zzzzzzz.....
(Got voluntarily called off tomorrow. I made no objection.)
Just checking in to see how you are doing. I hope well.
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aieee...worst nightmare material. I think I almost prefer the dentist to sinusitis. Try and get some rest when you can! It is hard when propped upright on pillows though...
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