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I am depressed. Ugh, it sucks so much. I am sad and upset.

On Monday I had a dental appointment with reg. dentist and Jeff had one at the same time. We had to get our cleaning done. WELL, I was so much in pain, I couldn’t stop crying. Jeff called ahead of time to let them know I was in so much pain. We get there and they take Jeff first then me. I was in tears because of my tooth which had the root canal on. I begged him to take it out and he refused.

In fact, he talked to me like a child. I HATE THAT! Why do doctors do that? It’s one of my pet peeves about doctors. I am not a child don’t speak to me like that. He did, the first time he did. We argued and I said what am I going to do? I am in a lot of pain!

He told me that I needed to see a neurologist because he couldn’t find anything wrong with it. I called a neurologist in my insurance plan and talked to this lady. She said it doesn’t sound like a neuro problem. WTF!!! That I would need a referral which I know my dentist will provide but ugh. So, I got in contact with the endodontics and he gave me pills to see if it was an infection.

The whole dentist thing I can’t stop thinking about it. How he treated me with no sympathy. All he did was numb me up again which was fine. He did give me some pain pills which didn’t help and antibiotics so he did help that way though I didn’t take the antibiotics because the endodontics gave me some to take. So, I have to see if I feel better. I get really depressing thoughts when I am in a lot of pain.

Monday and Tuesday all I did was cry. I was in pain and nothing I took helped. Except I found CBD works. Been taking that for the pain but down side it relaxes me. It makes me sleepy. I hope this works or otherwise I will have to see the neurologist. This could take more weeks and I have been in pain for 3 weeks already.

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I am so tired….Damn this weather. It’s gloomy and ugh it’s going to snow! WHY?!

Alright anyway, I went to Chrissy’s house last Friday and had a lot of fun! The kids bought me a cake. Actually went to the store without their parents and bought me a cake for my birthday. That was so wonderful! Had so much fun with the family. It was funny because we bought the kids some coffee and wow did they get caffeinated high. They were so talkative! It was great to hear about their life. I got some neat gifts.

Saturday we went to see Ken and Milena for our birthdays. It was cool to see them and see their fur babies. We went to Golden Corral and it was good. It was nice to see them.

On Tuesday I went to the dentist. Found out my tooth was dying. I told Jeff too. I said I think this tooth is dying because I had one day where it hurt so bad! I had a really bad headache that day as well. That’s the day it died.

Wednesday we went to see Regina. We haven’t seen her in a long time! It was a good time to see her and her husband Jim. The food was so good. We to Stubborn Brothers pub and it was delicious! I had a light beer and it was tasty. I had a BLT salad and Jeff had a burger. I want to take my parents there. It used to be an old-school movie theater they turned into a restaurant.

Had my root canal on Thursday. I was so impressed! You know me it’s hard to impress me about dental work of any kind. Doctor McHenry was great. He was more personal this time with me. Everyone was so nice too. I felt not as nervous as when I first went there. He told me the root had an infection and he cleaned it out and it was dying at the same time. They didn’t take blood pressure. I thought that was the norm. but this time none. I was relieved for that. Now I should be pain-free in a few days. I hope this is it for the dentist for major things.

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It’s my bday on Sunday! I will be 41. Wow!

On Friday going to see Chrissy and family. Then on Saturday going to see the in-laws for family bdays. Sunday is my bday and I am doing nothing.

Bad news I have a tooth that hurts but the tooth is healthy. So, I have to see another dentist to have tests done if it’s a nerve thing instead of the actual tooth. I have a severe headache that goes into my eye. All that helps a bit is Excedrin. I hope they can help me. I can’t with this headache. That’s Tuesday and hoping it’s a solution.

Last week I was so sick! Jeff gave me his cold. Ugh, I am not having a good beginning of the year. I am all better. But jeez!

I am excited for the rest of the week though. Time to have some fun.

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Last week I was in terrible pain again! My mouth what am I supposed to do? Feel like all my teeth want to come out. Why? So again went to the dentist. I told the lady “I bet you see me on the schedule and think: Oh no not her again.” I chuckled. She said oh no that’s not what we think or I think. I think oh no! I hope it’s nothing serious. We chuckled about it. We have that Life 360 app where it tracks where someone goes in the car. It says that I have been to the dentist 20 times this year! Crazy!

My lower tooth was hurting really badly. I was very frustrated and cried a little because I am so frustrated with my teeth. What the hell is going on?! I saw the dentist and I thought he was going to be like I said before. “Oh no not her.” But he wasn’t like that. I don’t know why I think the worse of people. I told him which tooth hurt really badly. He said he couldn’t find anything wrong with that one. I was thinking oh no not again! Will he help me or not? Because that is how this all started my other dentist wouldn’t help me. So I found this dentist. But I was wrong which is good. He took an x-ray and showed me that nothing is wrong with the tooth but if I wanted it out, he would take it out. But he rather I kept it. Then he asked do you grind or clench your teeth at night? *Sigh* Yes I clench my teeth at night not all nights but yes some nights. He said he could tell. His plan was to keep the tooth but make adjustments so it wouldn’t hit my upper teeth. Which they grind it down a little, I have had that done before. It’s no big deal. He suggested a nightguard and I finally gave in to getting one. I thought it was going to be really expensive but no. It was only $50 dollars. Awesome!

That night after seeing the dentist a little bump came out. I freaked out a little bit because it was hard and I didn’t know what it was. Also, that’s the place it hurt before and then. Last Friday I went back and told him where the spot was. He felt and was like that’s part of you. It’s part of your jaw. Sometimes the bone will protrude out and have a bump. They are usually harmless but I can give you two options. Option one is I cut open your gums, shave off the bone, and put in some stitches that should take care of it. Option two I give you lidocaine and you put that on before every meal. Hmmm, which option do you think I choose?

Option 2! I told him that sounded scary option one. He was like really? I am like yes! So scary! I don’t want to do that. So I got my night guard. I only have seven teeth on top. I tried the over-the-counter mouth guard and I couldn’t get it molded. I am glad I went with the dentist one. Look how small it is. Lol!

It looks blue in the pic but it’s actually purple. I thought I was going to hate it but I actually like it. Now I don’t wake up with a sore jaw from clenching all night. Also, lidocaine tastes like fruit punch. LOL! It smells like fruit punch too. It’s weird. But it’s been helping with that nub in my jaw. So I hope it all gets better. I rather save teeth than take them out if possible.

I made this sweet treat wreath. It was easier than the Owl wreath. I have to say I do like the owl one better but I like this one. It had more tiny pieces with it. I like that this wreath is sparkly. I added the extra flair all around because I mean they give you extra sequins and pearls. Why not use them.

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So much PAIN! Sunday I was in pain then Monday I was in more pain, Tuesday I was crying I was in so much pain! I had a huge toothache like I have never had! That is saying something to me. I couldn’t do anything on Tuesday because was in so much pain! No over-the-counter pills worked. My jaw was in the most pain. My head felt like it was in a vice! The biggest headache I have had in a long time. Even my eyes and nose hurt.

Thankfully the dentist could see me on Tuesday. When I got there I told him how I haven’t slept in 2 days and I am in the worst pain ever! He was so nice about it too. I begged him please, please take it out and he was like okay. He had some other patients that day he had to take care of first. So after he saw me, Jeff and I bumped around Green Bay for about an hour then I went back. He asked if I wanted to see him on Friday and I take pain pills and antibiotics. I told him no. Please I need to not be in this amount of pain. So that’s why I came back.

When I came back I asked if I could see the tooth he is about to pull. He was like sure! You can even have it. I was surprised by that answer. Because usually I do get to keep it but last time in 2020 the last dentist said I couldn’t even have it or see it because it was hazardous material. Which I didn’t understand because it was just in my mouth. Be warned I am going to post my tooth. lol! I think it’s cool to see. Of course, I won’t keep it. I like to look at it and then throw it away. I told Jeff damn I should have kept them all and made a bracelet. I was joking of course! ROFL!

I find it fascinating to see the tooth. This one had a root canal in it. I was wondering if it would break and it didn’t so that was good. This is also the last root canal tooth in my mouth.

He asked after the tooth was pulled if I wanted to be numb for longer so if I wanted to go sleep it wouldn’t hurt and I would have been taking some over-the-counter meds to help with the swelling. I said yes and now I wish I said no. Instead of being numb for longer, the only thing that was numb for a long time was my lips. My tongue and jaw became un-numb at first. It was a strange feeling.

My dentist is a rockstar! I thought that I could get an implant this year but found out I couldn’t even though I had already started the process. I was stuck paying for what I had done out of pocket. Which was doable with our flex spend we get from insurance every year. But still sucked though.

He told me that he felt bad. That if he would have known he wouldn’t have pushed it to get it done. I told him it was my fault and I should have checked further with insurance. Because my partial counts and taking care of the problem. He said still he felt bad about it and that he was going to give me a good faith discount. I only had to pay half of what I owed! LIKE DAMN MY DENTIST IS A ROCKSTAR! I have never had that in a dentist before.

If anyone who lives in WI and needs a dentist. Check out Titletown dental in Green Bay. They are amazing people. The dentist is a rockstar!