I went to the dentist yesterday and I guess that's a big step for me since the last time I went to the dentist was right before I moved to Colorado (about 4.5 years ago).

The appointment went as well as I expected it to go. They found 19 cavities (I know, scream in horror...but I have soft teeth and many fillings that were leaking...which is nothing I could really control that contributed to that huge number). I did not qualify for the small cleaning (I am assuming because of the enormous amounts of cavities, so I get to come back on April 2nd to do 1/2 of my deep cleaning (i.e. scaling/root planing)...FUN STUFF...

On the 26th of this month, I get to go back and figure out what to do about my 19 cavities and how much that's going to cost to fix. I'm sort of scared at the amount and somewhat of the work that would need to be completed, but confident that we can make it work. I don't ever want to go to the dentist and have that many cavities EVER AGAIN. And I'm sure the cost will deter me from ever thinking about putting off my bi-yearly dental visits.

But yeah...um, I'm working overtime this weekend and then I'm going to do absolutely nothing this weekend. Sounds like a blast, doesn't it. I'm sure I'll be cleaning my house...which I put off as well. I think I am starting to see a trend here...maybe if I hired a maid to professionally clean my apartment...I mean, I've already hired someone to professionally clean my mouth, so why not my house???

I need to go to the dentist myself
I haven't been to the dentist in a longtime myself, but I plan to go soon. It's mainly because of the cost. Plus, I don't want to go to any dentist. Where I stay a lot of the dentist have been getting into a lot of trouble, so I'm being selective about who works on my teeth.
» atlmuzikfanzinc on 2008-03-07 12:54:59

you think 5 years is a long time? try 11, 12 years. I was 9 the last time I went. I already know I need surgery; who knows what else. I also haven't been to a regular doctor since I was 13. all in all, I need a complete and total check up. every sort of doctor {gynocologist, physician, dentist, optomatrist, everything} unfortunately it's going to have to wait because I don't have the money. oh well. I hope your cavity fillings go well. that just seems ... crazy
» LostSoul13 on 2008-03-07 01:36:40

Dang.... nineteen is an insane number. :S
» randomjunk on 2008-03-07 09:23:33

ouch... i hate the dentist! i used to cry when i was little and had to reschedule my appointments because i couldn't calm down. interestingly enough, i now plan on becoming a dentist.. REVENGE! haha

i'm sure everything will be figured out; they wouldn't let your teeth rot just because its too expensive. good luck with that! make sure they give you lots of novocaine!
» tiffany on 2008-03-10 01:09:46

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