I had my first of many dental visits today. Remember last year I told you I had gone after an absence of many years? In those absent years my teeth had begun to decay under fillings or crowns. To the tune of $7,000! When I saw his list of recommendations, I told him that "This is not going to happen!" I had one done last year and a cleaning. Today was my first visit for the new year. I do have dental insurance, but since my cost was $350.84, I'm sure that it'll be many more years till all my work is done. When I got home Jess wanted to know if the dentist was happy. I assured her he most certainly was!
I was there for 2 1/2 hours and had a crown put on. I guess it's something new. He makes the crowns there and I walked out finished - crown on and ready to use. However, my face wasn't. I am very sensitive to mouth pain, so I was so numbed up that only the right side of my face worked. I came out praising God that he has allowed me not to be paralized. It's a horrible "feeling". I smiled and only half my mouth and half my nose lifted.
Today was girl's day out, but I didn't feel so good when he finished so I just drove through McDonald's and got us a dollar menu meal to eat at home. When I ate, I had to lift up my lip in order to put food inside. Not a pretty sight. Especially for the drooling part.
Debbie left and Jon took care of Jess while I took a very long nap. When I woke, my face was back! I was invited to a friend's house for dinner then we played games - there were 4 of us ladies. Another fun night. Thanks, Jon. I appreciate you taking care of the homefront!
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