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[threeplusfire]

I think my lower left wisdom tooth is finally pushing its way past the gum. The pain woke me up, and I spent half an hour laying in the dark contemplating jabbing needles into my mouth. I had some Ambesol leftover, so now the left side of my mouth is pleasantly numb. What's a little drooling compared to the absense of pain?

My upper wisdom teeth forced their way during my summer in Prague. Every now and then they would ache, but I think this lower one is worse. A tighter fit, perhaps. Without dental insurance, I didn't have a way to get them cut out of my head when I was younger. Not to mention my fear of surgery, anesthesia and unconsciousness. We still don't actually have dental insurance, just some kind of discount program. That isn't going to help us if we have serious bills.

So I'm up for the day. It's not even 8am. I'd leave the house but I hate driving in wet weather.

Comments

[rm.livejournal.com]

Mmmm, so not necessary. The wand, I'm telling you.

[tsarina.livejournal.com]

I'm not sure I'll get a choice on the matter, as I'll have to do one of those clinical medication trials if I have them taken out.

[rm.livejournal.com]

Mm.... you should ask though, it's becoming an increasingly standard thing. Also, there's the local dental college option, which generally has very low rates and very up to date equipment.