[Sabrina]

Well, after a weekend of intense pain from the filling I had a month ago, I was able to get to see my dentist first thing this morning and she performed an emergency root canal. It really wasn't so bad though I was totally focused on hubby rubbing and holding my feet.

I kind of feel this whole thing could of been avoided if an x-ray had just been taken the first time I went to the dentist, but what do I know.

I have to go back for the real thing in two weeks. Dentist says I won't need sedation though I'm already terrified. But at least I'm not losing the tooth. It's a back tooth, probably could do without it, but I wouldn't know how to chew on just one side. (Which I've been doing all weekend anyway).

I'm now drinking coffee through a straw because the one side of my mouth and lips are as dead as a door nail. Grief, it feels weird.

[Crazy Hitch]

Ahhhh sorry you had to go through all this (((Sabrina)))

I'm glad you can still manage the coffee though, albeit through a straw

Hope the need for that passes soon though!

Hugs!

Good for you for taking care of your teeth. I find that when I'm having a long period of anxiety or depression, the idea of going to the dentist starts to seem impossible.

I had been meaning to call to make a dental appointment, and your post just reminded me to do that. Thanks!