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The end of an era: my 12 step dental program is complete
By Sparky | September 18, 2007
This morning marked the end of my ongoing dental saga. With the application of two final crowns I have completed my 10 months of an appointment a month to fix all the lingering problems with my teeth. After applying the crown the dentist found one tiny new cavity (and fixed it gratis!) and then applied a fluoride varnish to help seal my teeth and hopefully keep me away aside from the normal annual cleaning.
The fluoride varnish is a weird experience. It has a consistency of tree sap and was painted on with a brush. It makes my mouth feel dirty and like I haven’t brushed in days, but will hopefully let the fluoride soak in and harden up my teeth a bit. Sadly I can’t brush my teeth for 24 hours while it works its magic so I’m stuck with a fuzzy mouth for the day.
Fixing 14 cavities, 7 root canals, 2 extractions, and 4 crowns: ~$15,500
Getting 14 cavities, 7 root canals, 2 extractions, and 4 crowns: 30 hours in the grinding chair
Having a pain-free mouth again: priceless!
Topics: Daily grind, Health |