The Best Laid Plans of Christmas Mice and Men

UPDATE 12/23
All is well. But not something I will ever want to do again. I will keep you posted on the progress of a bone graft that was started --
Hoping that Amanda will share our travel story after the holiday and you will all pop in to her blog to read it.

In the meantime all of those who mentioned they have clinching problems please ask your dentist about a NTI Suppression Device.

Once more MERRY CHRISTMAS and all the other happys that people share this time of year.


This morning we were supposed to be merrily singing across Oregon to spend the Christmas weekend with two daughters. And wishing we could see the third daughter in California.

Instead: I am scheduled to see an oral surgeon.

The week was going to be busy already with just the usual year end rush at work. I had added to that a decision to create a calendar for one side of the family. Unfortunately for the hubby's half, I knew I didn't have time for a 2nd calendar.

Last Firday night I felt ill. The weekend was a loss. Initially I thought it was an attack of Fibro Myalgia. (Yes, I have it, and yes I control it with a wonderful supplement program of vitamins, minerals, amino acids etc.)

Then it occurred to me it was all in my head. To be more specific in my mouth.

Emergency visit to dentist, immediate referral to endodontist (an hour drive away), 3 hours of work there to be finally advised that the tooth was not to be saved. Stress clinching as I sleep had cracked my molar from three directions that met beneath the surface, not visible to eye or Xray.

The physical pain was doubled by my emotional pain. The hubby was in Seattle and I sat alone in a parking lot and wept while my car warmed.

I have been faithful to my teeth. I visit my dentist regularly. I brush and floss daily. My hygienist will hold my hand and probably weep with me when I see her for my semi-annual cleaning.

So what now? A bridge or an implant? I will find out.

(AND I'M WEARING MY NIGHT GUARD EVERY NIGHT FROM THIS DAY FORWARD AMEN!)


Yesterday morning the snow looked like a fairy tale and then the horror story of freezing rain ended that quickly. I had the opportunity to wear my Yaktrax from the car park to work.

This morning it has been snowing again with flakes the size of quarters at 28 degrees. Unfortunately the weather man again predicts the nasty stuff coming followed by a warming trend.

I'm off to endure my first experience of a tooth extraction.

I may not be posting for a few days. I'm still hoping to be on the road early tomorrow morning. Looking forward to two days of smiles - even minus one pearly white.

A Merry Christmas to all of you. May you stay warm and safe. May your homes be Blessed with love, grace, thankfulness, and for those of you who wish for it .... S N O W.