My 2012 dentistry debacle!!!

Maybe if I start blogging about all the dental work I'm getting done I might have the impetus to continue blogging about other stuff!

All I ask is that you don't freak out when you see what the work was, the amount, or question why I waited so long....I don't like, NAY, I HATE going to the dentist, and have greatly neglected my teeth for many years, partly because of the aforementioned "visit to the dentist" issue, partly because of my schedule making it very easy to hop in bed without brushing and partly because "hey, my teeth are bad already, does it REALLY matter if they get worse?".

Let's be honest, going to the dentist is one of those things that nobody enjoys, many tolerate it and most understand the need and simply "put up with it". Me, I was happy when people didn't know of my missing teeth, as long as it was a molar I was fine, and as long as I could sleep I was happy. The problem is that I've missed nights of sleep, actually I missed 3 nights in a row 6 years ago, I nearly drove into a house in Goodwood on my way home from work that morning .....I had my Dad drive me to the Hospital an hour later! I've also gotten bad headaches for years now, something I never got until my teeth started to decay and break and hurt and bleed and, and, and!

So here's my commitment, I'm looking at spending a very healthy portion of money(many thousands, MANY!) and time getting my teeth fixed, I am looking at 6 months, many fillings, extractions, caps AND implants to get my teeth into a position where I can smile and laugh like I love doing ...... trust me when I say that my friends notice(even if they don't say) that I laugh and guffaw with my mouth closed or head turned currently.

SO, as of next week when the work actually begins, I commit to NO MORE POP, not saying I'll be perfect, but after nearly 30 years of drinking Diet Pepsi and a lot of it, it needs to stop. The teeth I'm keeping won't last if I continue guzzling 10-12 2 litres a week. I'll also be looking at keeping my sugar intake to a minimum, add that to the fact that Ive started to pay attention to my salt intake in the last 6 months, and I should see a healthier me in the next 6 months ....maybe this will get me on the road to a complete lifestyle change .... diet too!

So here's the plan

-Toronto Street Dentistry
-Every Monday(unless I need more healing time or my Dentist takes a break ....from me:))
-Whatever the Dentist can do each visit
-All on my Canadian Tire CC, might as well get a few $$ back when I'm spending soo much!
-Posting the total amount spent AND what was done after each visit

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The 2012 Dentistry Debacle ..........WEEK ONE!

Total bill

$247

Work performed

Complete series of radiographs(x-rays)
Complete oral examination

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Goo

Maybe it's time to see a nutritionist or dietitian too....I'll have to look into this soon.