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wallyw44 
10:23am, October 9, 2009
For years, I have been missing some teeth. Some through sheer neglect (and fear of dentists), some through other means (like football: NEVER believe those toothguards are enough. Though I am sure they are better now than back in the dinosaur days when I played).
Well, if you see my pictures, you will note I NEVER show teeth when I smile. Colleen tolerated this toothless old geezer for awhile, but swore she would see it remedied SOON.
And so it was: I went to the dentist the other day and he DRILLED and DRILLED and poked and prodded for3 1/2 hours. One tooth had to have a root canal. He said it was the longest root he EVER saw, over 1 1/2" long! I guess that comes from me being a close resemblence to Neanderthal man! Ha! He drilled darn near to my brain. My sinus up there is still killing me. I have dope, though. But the dope makes me sick to my gut. Oh well.
So now I have TEETH. I mean, I look like a different guy. I showed my pastor last night at church (halloween party for the little ones) how I could smile, and I leer at Colleen all the time. Even my old drivers license has me with a grin, not showing my teeth.
Teeth are nice. I forgot how helpful they were! It still hurts mightily to eat much but soup, but soon I will be able to gnaw a steak again (I like my steak flat out burnt). Colleen worries a bit I might bite her, because I want to chew and bite everything now! I can't wait to have less pain so I can eat an apple. Applesauce gets old after awhile.
Plus my teeth gleam like the noonday sun. Heck, when I smile I look like old Jimmy Carter used to! Yeah, I'm taking care of them! NEVER want to go through that again! Here's to biting and gnawing! God Bless! Wally
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Wally: I can relate, Wally...missing too many teeth on bottom, been needing one pulled for awhile. This guy is a better than average dentist, but works for one of those factories (drag it out for maximum profit/coverage)Would love to take a baseball bat to the dd (disappearing dentist) who left my tooth such a mess TWICE...kinda guy who wouldn't say "hello" if he passed you in your wheelchair. Mr. No-talent. I am SO jealous of your new smile. Bite the wife for me LOL. Best wishes. Gene
genebh
Oh Wally - what a difference a wife makes - right? LOL
Good for you Colleen. For me it was getting my DH to do something about his hearing and get hearing aids - at least he can hear half of what I say now....LOL
Happy gnawing Wally LOL
Hathani
Boy when I was a kid I'd be almost yelling before the dentist even touched me, totally paranoid. Abt a yr & a bit ago I latched onto one who's really good with people that have pain issues but I did a lot of asking & questioning before picking him. I too never had healthy teeth.
kitty3
So happy to hear that you're enjoying your new chompers, Wally! I, too, hope they stop hurting soon so you can get back to eating 'flat out burned' steak! Scared of the dentist or not, you can't refute how important healthy teeth are to one's well being... scared of the dentist or not! Don't forget regular cleanings and exams now... gotta keep these healthy!
HappyTales
Happy to hear that you have a brand new smile. I need to make an appointment as well with my dentist. I have a front tooth that needs some work done on it. Take care and it won't be long before you can bite down on that burnt steak. I like mine well done as well. John like his still alive!!!!! YUK!!!!
Take care and check on you later.
Debbie
SUNSETYELLOW
Good for you Wally...things seem to be looking up...now go and give everyone a "big smile"
lalalinle