Damn granola
There I was on Saturday morning, minding my own business, reading Karen Robard's latest, and eating some yummy granola for breakfast when I BROKE A DAMN TOOTH! Some granola got stuck to my lower teeth on the left. I tried to push it loose with my tongue and not only did I dislodge the cereal but part of the tooth and some filling. Which I swallowed. Ugh!
So I called my dentist right away and they could squeeze me in at 1:15 but, my regular dentist wouldn't be in until Wednesday so I'd have to see his partner. I have an almost pathological fear of the dentist which is an entire story unto itself but, I've learned to trust my dentist who is kindly, older and very gentle. His partner is young, brash and seems to have a personality conflict with almost anyone he comes into contact with.
He proposed two different treatment plans to me. One that would cost about $1200 and could happen very quickly, the other costing almost $2800 and would occur over the span of three months. Of course I have dental insurance so I won't have to pay all of that out of pocket but still. And three months?! Are you shitting me? And because I need a Saturday appointment, they can't start on me until June 3rd.
Even though my mom and stepfather are currently in North Carolina, I called them right away because I trust their opinions when it comes to anything medical/dental and we all go to the same dentist. They freaked out because I saw the new partner. They've both had bad experiences with him. They'll be back in town on the 11th and when they come back they want me to see a different dentist for a second opinion which they generously offered to pay for. What have I got to lose, right?
I'm predicting right now that this whole thing will be a big ass deal. Mark my words.
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Now that I have a broken tooth (which doesn't hurt at the moment, knock wood) I've been super careful about what I eat. I've been trying to eat softer foods because I don't want to do anymore damage. Maybe the upside to this tooth debacle will be some weight loss! I'm trying to eat healthy soft foods like, yogurt, soup, mashed potatoes, and Jello as opposed to a strictly ice cream and milk shake diet.
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The meeting with my dad and uncle went fairly well. I said what I wanted to say and drew my line in the sand. My dad is in such deep denial about some things and the lack of any kind of accountability is astonishing. We agreed that his feud with Big B is separate from our relationship and that he will leave me out of it. That only lasted 3 days!
I called him on Saturday to tell him about my broken tooth and how freaked out I was. We talked about it for a few minutes and then he abruptly changed the topic to my brother. He wants me to talk to Big B about his cars and how he wants them back. I reminded him that I was staying out of that mess and of course he's pushing me to "just do this one thing." Whatevs!
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Despite the broken tooth, I still exercised all weekend! In the past, I totally would've used this as an excuse even though a broken tooth in no way affects my ability to pedal.
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Immigrant rally today in the Loop. Half a million supporters expected. People are warned not to go downtown today if at all possible.
Which campus do I have to be at today? Our Loop campus of course.
So I called my dentist right away and they could squeeze me in at 1:15 but, my regular dentist wouldn't be in until Wednesday so I'd have to see his partner. I have an almost pathological fear of the dentist which is an entire story unto itself but, I've learned to trust my dentist who is kindly, older and very gentle. His partner is young, brash and seems to have a personality conflict with almost anyone he comes into contact with.
He proposed two different treatment plans to me. One that would cost about $1200 and could happen very quickly, the other costing almost $2800 and would occur over the span of three months. Of course I have dental insurance so I won't have to pay all of that out of pocket but still. And three months?! Are you shitting me? And because I need a Saturday appointment, they can't start on me until June 3rd.
Even though my mom and stepfather are currently in North Carolina, I called them right away because I trust their opinions when it comes to anything medical/dental and we all go to the same dentist. They freaked out because I saw the new partner. They've both had bad experiences with him. They'll be back in town on the 11th and when they come back they want me to see a different dentist for a second opinion which they generously offered to pay for. What have I got to lose, right?
I'm predicting right now that this whole thing will be a big ass deal. Mark my words.
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Now that I have a broken tooth (which doesn't hurt at the moment, knock wood) I've been super careful about what I eat. I've been trying to eat softer foods because I don't want to do anymore damage. Maybe the upside to this tooth debacle will be some weight loss! I'm trying to eat healthy soft foods like, yogurt, soup, mashed potatoes, and Jello as opposed to a strictly ice cream and milk shake diet.
************************************************************************************
The meeting with my dad and uncle went fairly well. I said what I wanted to say and drew my line in the sand. My dad is in such deep denial about some things and the lack of any kind of accountability is astonishing. We agreed that his feud with Big B is separate from our relationship and that he will leave me out of it. That only lasted 3 days!
I called him on Saturday to tell him about my broken tooth and how freaked out I was. We talked about it for a few minutes and then he abruptly changed the topic to my brother. He wants me to talk to Big B about his cars and how he wants them back. I reminded him that I was staying out of that mess and of course he's pushing me to "just do this one thing." Whatevs!
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Despite the broken tooth, I still exercised all weekend! In the past, I totally would've used this as an excuse even though a broken tooth in no way affects my ability to pedal.
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Immigrant rally today in the Loop. Half a million supporters expected. People are warned not to go downtown today if at all possible.
Which campus do I have to be at today? Our Loop campus of course.
posted by Nichole @ 6:00 AM
1 Comments:
At 9:39 AM,
Nicole (SummersComing) said…
We are living in a parallel universe Nichole! LOL I did the same thing only it was the second break on the same tooth. I should have done something the first time because this time, I broke it down to the gumline and had to go to an oral surgeon to have the root removed!! I am procrastinating about making the appt for a small fixed bridge. I used to be a dental asst and this is my first major dental work....you'd think I would know better.
P.S. Thanks for the comment sympathizing with me about the theater seat ordeal. I really needed someone to relate, not to just try to boost my feelings. Your comment was exactly what I needed. I was dead set on being an emotional pain in the ass this weekend! I think I am just about done. LOL
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