The dentist

[judy]

I went down to the dentist on Monday, and on the way down, my implants on the bottom left side of my mouth came loose and came right out of my mouth. I have been feeling something wrong with them since June, but the dentist didn't check. Now, after being in pain since last week, one of the implants broke, and two of the screws holding two other implants broke off.

So, now I need another implant. Then, it has to heal, then they have to make me new teeth. Healing takes a good 3 or 4 months alone. I also have to walk around with the bottom left side of my mouth toothless. It's very becoming I won't be able to smile or talk freely for about a month, until he gets my provisional bridge in.

I am going back on Friday so that he can begin the process. And, here I was, thinking that I'll have maybe 2 more visits and I'll finally be done! Not!!!

This has been going on for 11 years! I was finished about 4 years ago, and the two front top teeth broke right under the caps.

The good news is that, at this point, I don't have to pay for anything. My supervising dentist, Dr. Elian, told me that it's all on them. He is such a lovely man.

And, I have discovered the shopping on Route 17 in New Jersey, which is how I go to and from the city. Monday, I went to TJMaxx. I think Friday is an Annie Sez day, and maybe Kohl's.