Travel
I visited the dentist this morning and had extensive xrays taken; then he did a very complete examination and came up with a recommended treatment plan. I have had difficulty with my lower molars and thought I would just have them pulled and get a lower partial. He didn't want to do that, saying the lower partial would be very unsatisfactory to me, much worse than an upper (and I don't care one bit for the upper).
What will happen first is to have a root canal in the worst of the teeth. When all that is finished we will discuss which one should be next. I will also have to figure out how to pay for all this, but it looks like I won't have much in the way of a travel fund this year. I do believe that fixing all the dental problems can extend my life as well as make it much more liveable, so I will have the work done without too much complaining.
It looks like we will be having some rain and snow in the northern CA area, which will be so welcome. It is raining off and on today and I am chilled to the bone. I've been wearing my down jacket whenever I go out and it is extremely comfortable, even inside the stores, library, etc. I wouldn't mind wearing it in my house although I'd feel pretty dumb doing it.
I'm making a pot of ham and split pea soup this afternoon, and it's beginning to smell really delicious. That's something I haven't had in a number of years and probably won't want for another long time. I tried to not make so much since I'll be the only one eating it.
As soon as the soup is finished cooking I think I'll take a nap. I haven't been doing that as often lately, but today is the perfect day to wrap up in a warm blanket and rest my eyes for a while.
- Dental Work (updated)
I've noticed the past few days that anything between warm and hot gives me a twinge in one of the molars on the side I thought was ok. Last night it started throbbing and eventually I called the dentist's office and left a message for when...
- I Thought I Would Die!
I took a book along to read and arrived at the dentist office about half an hour early. Surprisingly, they had me in the chair about 10 minutes after I arrived. I need lots of novocaine - dental pain has always been the worst for me, and all pain...
- Dentist Down, Surgeon To Go
Thankfully I made it through the dental work today. For some reason it took longer and more medication to numb the area, and I wonder if it's been partially due to my state of mind and emotions the past week. The dentist and his...
- Another Day In My Pj's
It's after 7 pm and I'm ready for bed since I never got dressed this morning! I have no motivation and am somewhat anxious about my surgery, one week from today. Also on Thursday this week I will get the 2nd root canal finished. ...
- Staying Dry Indoors!
I made a quick trip to Costco's pharmacy this morning, intending to go to the grocery afterwards. It started to rain in earnest as I came out of Costco and in just two blocks I revised my plans. Came home and tried to stay warm the rest...
Travel
Dental Work - ARRRRGH!
I visited the dentist this morning and had extensive xrays taken; then he did a very complete examination and came up with a recommended treatment plan. I have had difficulty with my lower molars and thought I would just have them pulled and get a lower partial. He didn't want to do that, saying the lower partial would be very unsatisfactory to me, much worse than an upper (and I don't care one bit for the upper).
What will happen first is to have a root canal in the worst of the teeth. When all that is finished we will discuss which one should be next. I will also have to figure out how to pay for all this, but it looks like I won't have much in the way of a travel fund this year. I do believe that fixing all the dental problems can extend my life as well as make it much more liveable, so I will have the work done without too much complaining.
It looks like we will be having some rain and snow in the northern CA area, which will be so welcome. It is raining off and on today and I am chilled to the bone. I've been wearing my down jacket whenever I go out and it is extremely comfortable, even inside the stores, library, etc. I wouldn't mind wearing it in my house although I'd feel pretty dumb doing it.
I'm making a pot of ham and split pea soup this afternoon, and it's beginning to smell really delicious. That's something I haven't had in a number of years and probably won't want for another long time. I tried to not make so much since I'll be the only one eating it.
As soon as the soup is finished cooking I think I'll take a nap. I haven't been doing that as often lately, but today is the perfect day to wrap up in a warm blanket and rest my eyes for a while.
- Dental Work (updated)
I've noticed the past few days that anything between warm and hot gives me a twinge in one of the molars on the side I thought was ok. Last night it started throbbing and eventually I called the dentist's office and left a message for when...
- I Thought I Would Die!
I took a book along to read and arrived at the dentist office about half an hour early. Surprisingly, they had me in the chair about 10 minutes after I arrived. I need lots of novocaine - dental pain has always been the worst for me, and all pain...
- Dentist Down, Surgeon To Go
Thankfully I made it through the dental work today. For some reason it took longer and more medication to numb the area, and I wonder if it's been partially due to my state of mind and emotions the past week. The dentist and his...
- Another Day In My Pj's
It's after 7 pm and I'm ready for bed since I never got dressed this morning! I have no motivation and am somewhat anxious about my surgery, one week from today. Also on Thursday this week I will get the 2nd root canal finished. ...
- Staying Dry Indoors!
I made a quick trip to Costco's pharmacy this morning, intending to go to the grocery afterwards. It started to rain in earnest as I came out of Costco and in just two blocks I revised my plans. Came home and tried to stay warm the rest...