Hang in there ! I know its hard when its too quiet - so how about digging out your favorite oldies but goodies tapes or cassettes, and cranking them up real loud? Thats what I do when I need a distraction (and I pray no one is peeking in windows at me dancing around doing the Funky Chicken , etc !!!!

Spoiling yourself with long bubble baths is nice too - especially when no one is gonna bang on the door hollaring "I GOTTA GO"!!!!!!!!
Sorry about the jaw ache - sure its a tooth and not from gritting your teeth or something? I HATE dentists, they were put here to torture people - but necessary at the same time I suppose.
We are here for you - as Petunia said - we wont be letting u slide far !