a four day weekend I'm not looking forward to

[threeplusfire]

After careful consideration, I moved my wisdom tooth appointment from Monday to tomorrow morning. This way I have less time to panic. We ran by the store this afternoon for soup, fruit, and rum. The rum is mostly for me tonight, so as to quell any panic. Thankfully Alan was able to take the day off as well, so he will drive me to and fro and make sure I don't fall down.

I don't care what the dentist thinks. He's a bastard anyhow. Let's just pray the valium works.

Comments

In British Columbia

[ekatarina.livejournal.com]

We have had a "Dental Awareness Day" for a couple of years. Free work, dentists that talk and listen as well as lots of advice and answers for patients.

http://www.cda-adc.ca/english/news_events/news/related_news/2004/02_09_04_dental_day.asp

The best advice I heard was to go in for an appointmnet to just talk. Maybe you don't even open your mouth, just talk about your concerns, your fears, look at the equipment, look at x-rays and models and the options for pain management.

So some people are being sensible about it.

I hope your work goes well and quickly.

Ekatarina, who needs three fillings this summer. Sigh.

Re: In British Columbia

[tsarina.livejournal.com]

I don't think I could get an appointment where they didn't want to crack open my jaw. Grrr. We really need something like that here!

As much as I rant and joke about hippies, I do have a great deal of respect for socialized health care. The fact that our medical industry is a for profit one disgusts me. You cand see how the doctor is planning out his new home or car when he's adding up your procedures sometimes.

Thank you for the well wishes.