I had a dental checkup a couple of weeks ago and found out while there that I would need a crown.
And they did not mean a tiara.
I've never had a crown before (except for a tiara) and while I've talked to many people who have had them who have promised they're no big deal, let's keep in mind that we're talking about me here. I complicate everything. And I have major dental anxiety.
They told me I could have sedation if I wanted, and I've been wrestling with that ever since. My biggest issue with it is that the tooth is a very back tooth, and those are the WORST for me. With my TMJ, being open wide and long enough for back tooth work is a whole issue in and of itself. And I have a super bad gag reflex, so back tooth work is also not great for that. The last filling I had was in a back tooth (different one) and I had to keep kicking the dentist out every two seconds so I could panic about throwing up.
Yesterday I called to make the appointment and mentioned my anxiety. (They're familiar with me there. I'm legendary - even among the schedulers.) She said, "Well then let's just do it tomorrow at 1 p.m. and you won't have time to worry."
Wanna bet?
And that is how it came to be that I am going to get a crown today ON OUR MONTHIVERSARY. Poor Ryan. What a gift, right? Sickness and health?
So if you think of it today at 1 p.m. Eastern, pray for that whole dental office, because Bekah will be in the HOUSE.
And pray for Ryan because Bekah will come home from the house.
And pray for me, because I am terrified.
But I leave you today with the best part.
This weekend there is an event at work and all the staff members have to sing for it. (Or lip sync. I'm lip syncing.)
You'll never guess what the song is.
Crown Him with Many Crowns.
Its too soon, you guys. Too soon.
6 comments:
Rachel got a crown but she had sedation. She said it felt weird for a few days but now she's totally used to it. Also, at her dental place they call a crown a "princess tooth" so really, you're just officially becoming a princess!!! All joking aside, I'll be praying for you at 1pm.
I am praying for you that you sail through this appointment! I really like the "princess tooth" comment from Natasha and maybe it will help to realize that you will now be "royalty"!
Oh, I share the dental anxiety! My prayers will be with you at 1pm. - Michele
And, I am another one with dental anxiety and my mouth is full of crowns! And, for me, getting a crown was no big deal; didn't mind it at all. Of course, just being there WAS a big deal!
I have a few! Had my back molar worked on for a temp crown on my back molar - hang in there, you've got this!!
I admit that I had to laugh at your ending, butunderstand the anxiety well. I don't do well with any kind of dental work or surgeries (and I've had more than a few of each). My prayers are with you and all invloved.
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