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So a couple of Mondays ago I woke up....actually let me be honest and start from the very beginning. I HATE THE DENTIST!!! When I was young, about 12 years old, and having chemotherapy I was banned from seeing the dentist. Even a cleaning was dangerous due to the risk of getting an infection, thus the beginning of a deep fear of the dentist. I do try to make my 6 month cleanings, brush my teeth daily, and often make it the flossing part (I know, I know this is important). I knew in August that my tooth was hurting but I had just got my teaching job and had to wait a month before my insurance kicked in, by then the pain was gone. And you know how that goes...out of pain, out of mind! Last week I awoke with the most intense pain ever! My mouth, my ear, and my shoulder were all throbbing, I had no idea where the real pain was coming from.
After trying to tough it out my friend Kellie recommended her dentist, Dr. Bliss. Not only was I sold due to the pain but who can deny seeing a dentist named Dr. Bliss!
This meeting was meant be, he is a wonderful dentist! I was informed that I had an infection in a tooth thus hurting my ear and shoulder. This infection was due to the need of a root canal...not to mention the need of a few crowns. I know that I should be embarrassed and frankly I kind of am. I know better than to let myself get so far behind on basic preventative care...and now I remember why.
2 comments:
Haha! That picture made me smile! Sorry about the root canal and crowns needed, but at least you have a great dentist and a little laughing gas to ease the tension. :)
p.s
Yes, Jada's hair DOES have just a tint of red. Who knows where she got that?
When it comes to the dentist my moto has always been "ask for the gas". I have a family of dentists so I always had no choice but to go for my six month checks (my mom made us go). It was not until I got older that I realized if ever in need of a filling ask for the gas. I have since gone to the dentist with a more optomistic attitude. Cute pic!
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