First off...Happy Thanksgiving!  I have to say I am a very blessed woman.  I have many people who love me.  I hope you all are seeing all the things to be grateful for.  Big and small.  Like yesterday. 

I went to a new dentist that was in my opinion, the best dentist I have ever had work on me.  Ever!  And I have had a lot of work done on me. 

I never felt the the needle for the Novocaine.  I never felt anything. 

The Lad reminded me that if dentists did today what they did to me as a child, they would go to jail.  That they have way better tools than they did back then.  And more options to saving a tooth.  He was absolutely right.  And THAT gave me comfort.

I had a molar pulled yesterday.  The last time I went to the dentist they wanted to pull it.  It was still good, so I said no.  This time it was ready.  It took one stitch.

He also put a quick fix on the broken tooth to stop it from hurting so bad.  But it is only temporary.  I now have two choices.  Pay $1700 for a root canal and a crown...or $200 to pull it, then deal with the space.  We shall see.  I have offers to help.  Maybe I will make up a basket of goodies to take to the dental office and see what happens. 

Again...I would  like to say Happy Thanksgiving to all my friends and family.  I love having you all in my life.


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