Dentists Suck...

Saturday, May 26, 2007 2:42 AM

... But actually I did it to myself.

So, I have been to the dentist in several years. Partially because of insurance reasons (damn medicare not covering dentists....), and partially because I dislike going.

Unfortunately, lately I've been grinding my teeth something fierce while sleeping (or so the wife tells me) which has receded my gum line a fair bit. This combined with plague buildup because of the lack of visits, has given me a cavity (luckily only one). Not only that, but one of my fillings is failing (luckily on the same tooth), along with another one which will have to be fixed soon as well.

But, here's the kicker. I found out I have early Periodontitis. Luckily only in spots, but it still sucks.

So, what happened today was a cleaning. Which has made my sensitive teeth bloody freaking sensitive!!! That first gulp of Dr. Pepper this evening was quite the shocker!

So, Monday I get my filling fixed and extended to the new cavity. I'm happy to have it done so soon, but the needle...

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