Yesterday I had my dreaded trip to the dentist. I hate going to the dentist, but not for the reasons most people dread it. I have some pretty intense jaw issues, and having to keep my mouth open for that long - with some humongous hands wedged inside - is not my idea of a fun time. I really struggle with even being able to do it, and usually for a couple of days afterwards my jaw aches. It's no fun, and I therefore dread it when, every six months, my calendar and a phone call remind me that it's that time again.
Yesterday was no different. I already had a headache (I've been getting a lot of those lately) when I dropped Leah off with my mom, and I knew that an hour or so of holding my mouth open was only going to make that worse. Consequently, I don't think I was in a very good mood, and I put off leaving for my appointment as long as I could.
I had a pleasant surprise when I got to the office, though. My usual girl was out, and another hygienist was filling in for her. Because I had never seen her before, I kind of had to do a rundown of my history for her. It's not complex - I've always been pretty blessed with good teeth - but I made a point of telling her that she'd probably struggle with getting me to keep my mouth open far enough. She said she'd do what she could to make it more pleasant for me, though, and she wasn't kidding! Several times over the course of my cleaning she stopped to give my jaw a rest, and - get this - MASSAGED MY JAW AND HEAD each time. Hello, dolly. Me likey.
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Jaw Dropping
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How sweet! You should tell the other hygenist that next time! Good for you that you have good teeth. They find cavities in mine every time I go. Sometimes cavities on top of cavities! I even had one filled while pregnant--though it was guesswork without an xray. I brush my teeth more than the average person (more now that I'm prego) but I always have cavities!
Wow & Hallelujah He sent you some relief! That;s the way it should be. You know Bubby got his braces and had an issue with one of the bands and I called late afternoon on Friday. They said I could call back during the weekend anytime and I could bring him in! Then they called & left messages for me on Sat & Mon. to see how he was doing. I love good customer service.
ANy hopes of keeping this new girl?
p.s. I hope your head feels better! I get headaches related to hormones & weather. My hormoneal ones are a burning, migraine type headache w/ light & scent sensitivity.
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