By the weather you would think it was summer -- well at least spring -- here in the great old state of North Carolina! We really haven't had any winter weather here where I live. I think I have worn a coat only 3 or for days this winter!
Picked up my new glasses Tuesday -- on my way to the dentist, they are both on the same street -- love them! Having a little trouble getting used to them. Well only when I am on the computer. But I am sure the adjustment time will be short.
After picking up my glasses I just made my dentist appointment. No, no bad news just a regular check up and cleaning. But I had a horrible time there. Not with the cleaning but with the people. I guess I am just too sensitive lately. I told the hygienist that I have diabetes because I know it is important to keep a check on my gums because of it. So what does she say to me? Do you get diabetes because of heredity or because of your weight? Huh? Does it matter? Wait......did she just call me fat?
After the cleaning the new dentist comes in to check my teeth. I can not stand this woman. She is married to my dentist so there is no point in complaining to him about her. Any ways......she talks about the fact that I grind my teeth when I sleep. I have had 2 night guards that I have bought from them over the years and I just grind them to bits in no time. And they are EXTREMELY expensive. I told Dr. Wife to my real dentist that I couldn't afford to keep buying the night guards. Then I get this HUGE lecture about the damage being done to my teeth and how I MUST get another night guard. I am practically in tears when she finally says that I could buy a temporary one at the drug store or Wal-Mart.
So I go to Wal-Mart and get this "temporary" night guard for less than $20. Temporary my hiney. After this one gets all chewed up I'll buy another one just like it. No more $450. 00 (that's right I paid FOUR HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS for the last night guard I got at the dentist office).
After the dentist I stop by Subway to get something to eat before going to pick up mom. I was taking her to the doctor so I could talk to the doctor about things. Doctor's visit went well. Some med changes and some dropped. And then the doctor wanted mom to have at CAT scan (or is it CT scan?). So we headed over to the place and waited our turn to have that done.
The doctor's office called today to say the CAT scan didn't show anything and she wants mom to see a Neurologist (?). So she has an appointment for that on the 28th.
Kathy
I'll explain why the poll next time.
5 comments:
((((((((((((HUGSTOYOU)))))))))))))))I would get another dentist,they are very rude.
I'd have to find a new dentist! Have a good day.
Missie
I also grind my teeth, and have gotten through two guards. They are expensive in the UK too. I don't use one at the moment, hubby just wakes me up when the noise gets too bad! Hope you manage to get something sorted. Gem across the pond xx
Waking up with sore teeth is no small thing. Sorry about Dr Wife--that seems to be about par for the dental industry.
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I think dentists were put on this earth to make us feel lousy.
I'd rather spare myself the misery and expense and declare that going to the dentist causes cavities!
Of course, I can only go on so much longer in this state of denial before my teeth fall out...
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