2010 has gotten off to a real interesting start. First my knee replacement was put off until the end of February due to a glitch in my cardiogram, followed by another glitch in my stress test, and my heart finally cleared through angiography. A couple weeks later I had a sore tooth that developed into a swollen infected tooth at the root.
Turns out I had had extensive work done on that same tooth about 10 years ago. Now there was a crack in the root that allowed bacteria to travel to the root. The infection was not full blown, but the odds of being able to save the tooth were very small. Bottom line, I could not afford either the money (no dental insurance) or the time it would take to try. I definately do NOT want the knee surgery postponed again and they will not do it if I have any infection. So, I lost a tooth and am taking antibiotics to make sure I am infection free come February 26.
Of course I am a bit tender in the extraction area. The had to dig out the brittle tooth which shattered as the tried to pull it. I ended up with 3 stitches that will disolve on there own. I have a follow up dental appointment in 2 weeks. My new pre-surgery check-up is on Monday. Wish me well.
Boy, the 2010 Christmas letter is going to be a doosey.
Glad your tooth situation is being taken care of with antibiotics.
ReplyDeletePray you'll be OK by the time your knee surgery schedule comes up.
It will be good to get that out of the way.
We have never had dental insurance, save up everywhere to have our teeth clean once or twice a year.
Religiously brush and floss and so far so good.