Dental Drama

After changing dentists and waiting months to be seen, both my husband and I saw our new dentist a couple weeks ago. It didn't go well. I left with the knowledge that I have two cavities and another tooth that needed a "final diagnosis." The final diagnosis, to be done by the endodontist, would determine whether I would need a root canal on a third tooth of mine. Imagine my surprise when I called the endodontist and they said they could see me the very next day...on a Saturday, no less. I almost didn't know how to respond, because such speedy service is almost unfathomable to me. Well, I went the next day and guess what? I needed a root canal. So, did I schedule an appointment to have it done a few weeks and another copay later? Nope. They did it right then and there! Can you believe this?!! I thought it was great! I didn't have to wait and fret for weeks. The endodontist said I definitely needed the root canal and got to work.

And, for those of you who have mentioned your own root canal experiences to me... Poop on you. I had a wonderful experience. I don't know who did y'all's root canals, but mine was not painful at all. It wasn't horrible and I didn't even have any serious pain afterwards. I didn't take any of the Tylenol with Codeine that the endodontist prescribed me, either. It was a rather positive experience for me. We'll see how my husband feels when he goes for his "final diagnosis" on three teeth tomorrow.

Man, don't we sound like hillbillies who never brush their teeth? I promise that isn't the case. Quite the opposite, in fact. I've actually been accused of brushing too hard. I admit that I've never been good at flossing. But, I brush at least twice a day and since January 1st, I have been trying really hard to be a regular "flosser", too. But, this stuff still happens. Such is life, right? Hopefully, this will be the last of such dental drama, though.