Posted by Racer on February 15, 2004, at 11:31:37
In reply to Re: You're a wacky duck, posted by Phil on February 15, 2004, at 10:24:30
It still hurts to move my mouth or jaw too much. I'm sounding like a snobby Long Islandite right now. The anesthetic is what caused the problem. First, three shots that didn't do the trick, then another shot directly to the roots. That worked. We spent about an hour with me in the chair, trying to get me numb I didn't plaster myself to the ceiling. I love my dentist, he *always* makes sure I'm as numb as he can get me.
Oh, yeah, and he tells great weird stories about his life. Like he's disappointed with his son right now: his son is kinda goofing off for a year, but -- and this is what disappoints my beloved dentist -- he doesn't seem to have any joy in it! By the way, I've had the same dentist for 20+ years, drive about two hours to see him, and keep telling him he'd better plan to retire at about age 90 -- on accounta I won't go to anyone else!
This tooth, in the far back on top, fractured. In fact, this is the last molar I have that hadn't yet fractured along the fuse lines, so it's better than a root canal, but my poor gums -- between the shots and the mucking about -- aren't happy again yet.
Thanks again for the giggles -- now STOP IT! Before I have to laugh again.
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