Hi All,
Last Sunday a tooth (Number 31 according to the dentist) had a slight ache. I haven't had a tooth ache in years so I was somewhat surprised. By Sunday night, the tooth was making quite a fuss. When I called my usual dentist, I got a message that he was out of the office for two weeks.
He would be back on Monday, March 8th. There was referral to 3 dentists taking his calls. I have a great phobia with dentists so thought maybe I could tough it out for seven days...no luck.
By Tuesday a.m. I left at message at Dr. Vodvarka's office to talk with one of the staff when they checked the messages. Late afternoon I received a call telling me that Drs. Dreyden and Bitner were very careful, also endodontists, and to check with them. They could get me in immediately.
I opened my mouth to have Dr. Bitner exclaim, "My, you have had a lot of dental work, especially crowns and veneers." As if I wasn't totally aware of that! Long story short I have an obsessing tooth. He prescribed a strong antibiotic which by now (Friday) has been working rapidly and I have very little pain. Tuesday a.m. while you are having your morning coffee break, I will be having a root canal. Actually, I am looking forward to getting this over with.
I am wondering if this tooth has been slowly getting worse and that is why I have had two episodes of bronchitis this year, plus an attach of diverticulitis. How many of you have a dentist phobia? I chalk alot of it up to Dr. Perizo (sp) and those visits to his office. I thought it was pure hell sitting in that waiting room waiting for Eva the nurse to open the door and invite one of us in next. We did barter for who went first, second, etc. didn't we? I haven't been to a dentist since then whose office smelled like his or was quite as green in color as his. Orrin, what is the name of the Oregon kid and I may be able to tell if he is from the western part of the state.
Have a great weekend every one.
xoxox, Judy
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