Check-Up

I am sure we all have a list of the things we hate doing. I have a top four list and one of them is going to the dentist. I had a bad experience when I was in third grade and since then I have had several other painful experiences while sitting in the dentist's chair. This summer I was having a lot of pain and I finally decided to make an appointment. It was an especially busy time of the year for the dental office so I had to wait five weeks for them to work me in to see the dentist. As I was driving to the dental office I felt that my heart beating a bit faster just thinking of the FUN that lay ahead of me. Then as I walked in the dental office I took in that WONDERFUL dentist office smell. (gross) After the x-rays and exam, I unfortunately heard the words I hoped never to hear in my life being flashed before my ears ... ROOT CANAL! I think I am still in a bit of shock, partly from the up coming cost, but also with all the pain that could possibly come along with the whole process. The dentist figured that if I would have come in five weeks ago I probably would have been put on antibiotics but hopefully things have settled down a bit and I can avoid that. I also have another tooth that they said needed to be fixed soon or it would also need a root canal. (sigh) Knowing my spirits were a little low this afternoon in anticipation of all the drilling, and dental visits ahead Ruth surprised me with a plant that had a smiley balloon in it. And it did make me smile when she brought it home.