Saturday 5

1. I went to the dentist this week. I have problems with my teeth. I really do everything I can to keep them healthy but I still have cavities every time I visit. This dentist actually gave me some prescription toothpaste to see if it helps. He is the first dentist to tell me something other than there is nothing else I can do.

2. Being away from Chris for 8 days was the worst to date, but won't be the worst of the summer. At the end of July I am going to G-camp and he is going to debate camp. We will be separated for 17 days! I honestly don't know how I will do it. I will never understand what it is like to have a military husband and their wives have to be super amazing.

3. History trip = history reading kick. I am looking for my presidential biography to read this year. Last year it was John Adams. This year, I want to read Truman. But I need to find it at the library first.

4. I've had a month off of school and I am ready to start lesson planning now. It is looking more like I am going to be teaching 5th grade Science and Social Studies next year. My top two favorite subjects. It is going to be a fun year with all the stuff I have planned on pinterest so far.

5. Chris spray painted my hand the other day. (On accident and for a legitimate purpose). I am having a hard time getting all the paint off. It is red, so it just looks like blood.

Root Canal

Yes, I am getting another root canal. Actually, a root canal re-treatment. Today. And it sucks. The last dentist I had the originally done at was in Provo.

My new dentist and endodontist (root canal specialist) have been very polite, but not so polite about the the original root canal saying "To be fair, it is a hard tooth to do and it should have been refered to an endodontist the first time." But then I looked up my old dentist online to see reviews and lots of people have had trouble with them.

The problem with my root canals (actually both of them) is the crown is not on the way it should be which is allowing stuff to get under my tooth and the filling of the tooth isn't in completely. It is kind of floating which just allows for more space for things like bacteria to get in.

But basically I am just really mad that maybe I didn't even need the root canal in the first place (because this place in Provo is infamous for telling people they need things that they don't actually need).

So, don't go to Provo Dental Care in Provo. They have a nice office and flat screen tvs to watch, but seem to not be so good at their jobs. I'd go to someone who doesn't have any bad reviews.

And I will be orally sedated again. However it is a little different than last time so I am afraid that I will wake up. I'll report back soonish.

Monday

So I got my root canal on Monday. I am horrible afraid of anything that has to deal with the dentist or doctor. I didn't cry this time when I found out I needed a root canal. Last time, I almost had a panic attack.

When I was younger, I would wish that I could get shots and things while I was sleeping. My dentist has the option to be orally sedated. I took a pill an hour before my appointment, then they gave me two pills when I got there and then another one right before they started. Plus, I was on laughing gas. So basically, I was sleeping. I was conscious enough to open and close my mouth, but that was it.

The appointment lasted three hours and then I came home and was out until 7am the next morning. Well, not really out. I guess I ate and watched House and talked to Chris about stuff. I am still asking Chris if something really happened or if it was a dream.

I am hoping I never have to get dental surgery again. But, unfortunately I think I am cursed with bad teeth. Even though I floss!

Root Canal

I almost forgot that I have a root canal tomorrow.

I almost made plans to make an elaborate dinner. I almost had plans to work out at the gym for 2 hours.

I almost had plans to have a very productive day at work tomorrow.

However, I told myself to forget about the root canal so I wouldn't spend all week worrying. Which I did, until this morning. Now I am spending the day worrying about stupid root canal and five cavities I have to get filled tomorrow. 

At least I will be sedated. Oral sedation is the only reason I go to my dentist.