I never realized my nose went crooked like this.
This is what happens when I get up early in the morning after only about 5 hours sleep! I had just finished my brekkie of cereal (and not crunchy granola either, just some softish stuff) and was running my tongue around my mouth when the filling came off.
Now, those of you that know me, realise that my dad was a dentist. Those that know me really well realise that I have had perfect teeth up until 28 or so when I got some pits in the enamel that dad decided should be covered so they wouldn't cause a problem - and they haven't.
The year dad passed away (Sep 1996), just before Christmas, I chipped this tooth. Of course, this event was rather traumatic as I had only ever had work done by my dad and had never had to pay for anything. The following year, I chipped the one beside it, then later in the year I lost the filling on this one. It is an awkard-ass place to put a filling. Gladly, it doesn't need freezing as no root is exposed.
I love living in Canada and am very grateful that we have medical coverage. Sadly we don't have dental coverage. I am however, on a plan (finally) that does provide me with limited dental and can get this fixed. I have an appointment in two weeks (haha, on dad's birthday), so, excuse me I have to go find an emery board to smooth the rough edges that I am already worrying with my tongue.
Then I think I will go back to bed and try starting today over again.
What a pain in the neck to deal with! Hope restarting the day helps things go better.
ReplyDeleteThanks. I decided against going back to bed and have stuck it out instead.
DeleteHow miserable. At least you can get it fixed. Interesting how the date dovetails.
ReplyDeleteThanks Leah. Yes, I thought it was rather interesting myself.
DeleteI hope your dad has a good sense of humor and is just reminding you of how much he loves you.
ReplyDelete(Groaning with you about dental bills. We have a "plan" but there is still out-of-pocket expenses... hundreds of dollars worth lately, thanks to my own teeth and 2 of the kids needing work done.)
Karen, he did indeed have a wonderful sense of humour. My dentist is also someone that knew dad and I think cuts me a bit of slack so I am pretty lucky that way.
Deletetry not to run your tongue over it every 2 seconds
ReplyDeleteI have a set a teeth that looks like I'm a white trash pirate
scurvy from the 1800s looks better
and I'm constantly fidgeting with stuff to see if it's all still there
oy!
I'll try not to Dianne. I have been very lucky with my teeth and try not to take them for granted. You always make me laugh ;)
DeleteWell that sucks! Glad to hear you have some coverage, though.
ReplyDeleteDid you manage to smooth it a little so it isn't driving you crazy?
It does! Yes, I got the worst sharp bits off. I am sure I will be fine with it in a day or two.
DeleteUgh.. dental work is never fun. But I do believe your Dad is nudging you in the best way he knows how.
ReplyDeleteHilary, you are probably right.
DeleteYour nose probably only goes crooked like that when you scrunch up your face to take a pic of a chipped tooth.
ReplyDeleteMine's crooked all the time after being rearranged by a baseball. :)
Thanks Frank, I imagine you are right, even though I did smack nose first into a wall in the dark. It is still pretty straight and has a bit of an upturn even after all that ;)
DeleteI don't know how I missed this post, sorry I'm late! Your nose caption made me laugh--a few years ago I discovered my nostrils aren't matched and felt rather betrayed. I remember you posting photos of your father's dental tools...it'll probably take some getting used to for you to deal with another dentist! It doesn't look like you'll need much work though.
ReplyDeleteI understand how you can feel betrayed by your nostrils ;) It is rather strange to have someone other than dad work in my mouth even though I have had more work done by other dentists than dad ever did.
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