I am getting implants. Don't get too excited. They are tooth implants...well, just one for now. The periodontist said that the root on the tooth next to it, though, is "like digging a 6-inch fencepost when it should be 6 feet deep." We might have enough money in our cafeteria plan to get that one done in 2013. Orthodontic work seemed like a great idea when I had buck teeth. Now it seems that it has reaked havoc on my roots. Apparently the only option to fix the first tooth was to get an implant. Trust me. I would NOT have chosen the most expensive possible option. But here we are.
Here are things I heard yesterday that I never want to hear from a dental professional again.
1. You might want to turn the radio up before I start this drill in your mouth.
2. Oops. I'm painting outside the lines (as they are wiping blood off of my forehead and cheeks).
3. Did you bring an extra tooth with you?
4. This is the worst part for most people (referring to the shots). Later...um...maybe that wasn't the worst part.
To be fair, the periodontist and his assistant were fabulous, good-natured, and did their best to put me at ease. I had headphones with a remote control (which I kept turning down the volume on because I wanted to hear what they were saying). After I started freaking out a little they even gave me a blanket to cover up with. It was actually very calming.
So now it's done. Oh, wait. No, it's not. Now I'm just missing a tooth. The implant will come later. I have one fancy retainer, though. It has one tooth on it--you know, in case I feel like dressing up and going out somewhere. It's a tough decision right now between looking like a homeless girl and shoving the fake tooth onto my stitches. Ouch. Darn that pride.
4 comments:
Oooooch! I am wincing in sympathy! The last few years we've been maxing out our dental coverage on my teeth, and still paying an obscene amount out of pocket. I love my dentist, but would really prefer that we not have such a close relationship!
Oh girl, I feel for you! My mom has been through the same thing and her stories are priceless. It's a good thing you have such a considerate dentist. Once you get over the pain and expense, it's actually quite funny when one of your "teeth" falls out. About once every few years my mom bites into something hard and is left with a big hillbilly hole in her mouth. The dentist always gets her in right away too put it back.
I probably shouldn't have told you that. Your teeth are going to be beautiful!
The title to your blog cracks me up. So to the point.
I have to say, the "retainer" adds entertainment for our family - as if we need any more!
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