So, I survived
@GardenGerty (169474)
United States
June 1, 2021 3:15pm CST
I had a tooth extracted, I believe it is the last one. I have had trouble, big trouble in the past. This time it went smoothly.
I also had prep for a crown. That includes impressions. It will be made and will be back to the office in about three weeks.
My face felt funny as the numbness was leaving, and I felt very sleepy. I still feel sleepy but limited my napping so I will hopefully sleep well tonight.
For lunch we had Reuben sandwiches and potato salad. Hubby made the sandwiches.
I am glad I have insurance plus a flexible spending plan to pay for this work. I will probably have to wait to have more done until after I accumulate more funds.
Now it is time to get some things done here. But first, coffee.
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@GardenGerty (169474)
• United States
2 Jun 21
I have money set aside all school year for my medical necessities. That is part of why I will keep on working. I also pay for the high end dental insurance and it covers a lot. Still, my trip today was over $400. That is out of about $1500.
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@GardenGerty (169474)
• United States
3 Jun 21
I have not gotten infections from extractions but some were slower to heal than others.
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@GardenGerty (169474)
• United States
4 Jun 21
@LadyDuck I used to be given extra antibiotics before an extraction. Not all dentists believe in doing this, so I quit fighting for it. That was because I had had a joint replaced in my toe.
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@LadyDuck (502466)
• Italy
3 Jun 21
@GardenGerty I do not know what happened with that tooth. The day of the extraction I was in pain all the day and night, the day after my face was all bruised and I had to rush to the ER where they discovered I had a bad infection. The dentist was so sure it was an easy thing... never undervalue things.
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@BarBaraPrz (51819)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
1 Jun 21
Was lunch before or after the dental work?
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@GardenGerty (169474)
• United States
2 Jun 21
After. I had my appointment at 8 a.m.
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@GardenGerty (169474)
• United States
4 Jun 21
@BarBaraPrz Yes, I was. I had some broth when I first got back.
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@BarBaraPrz (51819)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
2 Jun 21
@GardenGerty So I guess you were able to operate your chompers sufficiently to tackle that Reuben. 
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@GardenGerty (169474)
• United States
4 Jun 21
This extraction went much better than I expected.
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@GardenGerty (169474)
• United States
4 Jun 21
Oh, me too. I thought it was going to be a difficult one, because of past issues, but this one was easy.
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@Deepizzaguy (122162)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
1 Jun 21
Nice to know that you survived your time at the dentist.
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@GardenGerty (169474)
• United States
2 Jun 21
Yes, it is. In the long run good dental care means good health.
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@GardenGerty (169474)
• United States
4 Jun 21
@Deepizzaguy You can get lots of infections if your teeth are bad.
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@Deepizzaguy (122162)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
2 Jun 21
@GardenGerty That is very true since a good dental health is important for all of us.
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@kaylachan (84784)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
1 Jun 21
I'm glad your dentist appoitment went better than expected. Enjoy the rest of your day.
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