Another Appointment

 I had another appointment this past week... for the dentist. I usually enjoy the dentist. I get compliments on my teeth and I like getting a cleaning. This time was different. The cleaning was a deeper cleaning than I'm used to and uncomfortable. While everyone was friendly it was a parade of "could be betters" rather than "wow your teeth are beautiful." I hadn't been the dentist in over a year and I think it was telling on my teeth.

Anyways. As if that wasn't enough I do have a cavity but more interestingly and unfortunately I have to get a crown. Apparently my teeth grinding and jaw clenching took a toll on my rear most molar on my bottom right. I cracked a filling as well as the tooth. It is weird considering I only get a very dull ache from that tooth on occasion. Supposedly teeth in need of a crown are much more of a bother (?)

I'm not thrilled. Okay, I'm more than not thrilled. I'm a bit scared and dreading it. They say that after they grind my tooth down I'm going to be in pain for days. (Not to mention the $500) I'm not sure how bad it'll be and I'm worried about complications. Oh of course I make up all types of awful fantasies! Like they get in there and discovery the tooth is ruined and they have to yank it. Or I pop off the temporary crown and chaos ensues. 

So, that's what is up. In addition I have parent-teacher conferences in a couple short weeks and over half my class is failing quite dramatically after not turning in their first assessments. Wunderbar! That'll make for some great conversations with the folks. Not like I'm not nervous enough never having done a conference!

Wow. I'm feeling pretty negative right now... some positives... BB is doing well. We all went camping to Great Basin National Park in Nevada and got to see the Milky Way and some gorgeous stars. It all turned out better than I imagined so that was good.

One minute at a time... :o)