Yawn.

I bet you're not here to read about my dental health.  Yeah, I've never thought it was a particularly interesting topic either.

So uninteresting that I sort of let things go there for a bit.  I haven't been to the dentist in ages.  No, really, ages.  Years, not months. 

At any rate, I finally went last week and found out I have periodontal disease.  My teeth aren't going to fall out or anything, but I do have to get something called root planing (sounds horrible, doesn't it?) and make up for lost time by visiting my dental hygienist every 3 months for a cleaning until such time as they've sufficiently depleted my bank account determined I no longer have periodontal disease.  Yes, it's early enough on that it's reversible, but I strongly recommend that if you've left it too long between cleanings (like 6 years too long), you book yourself in post haste!

My hygienist also recommended I purchase a Water Pik.  I am not happy about the Water Pik, but clearly merely brushing and flossing weren't doing the job (okay, I'll admit, I only floss 3 or 4 times a week, although obviously I'll be stepping things up and flossing 2 or 3 times a day and I might even keep some floss in my bag, as suggested by my hygienist).  The Water Pik takes up too much room on the bathroom counter, and the cord, being brand new, is all kinky and inflexible and takes up even more room on the bathroom counter.  Also, it's obvious that there is a knack to operating the Water Pik.  A knack which I have yet to develop.  I'm not sure if my teeth or gums are seeing any benefits yet, but my nasal passages have been thoroughly irrigated, and every surface of the bathroom inadvertently sprayed with a concoction of mouthwash and lukewarm water.  I think the knack involves being one with your drool.  I just can't do that yet.  I drooled at my appointment last week.  So undignified.  My hygienist took it in stride and wiped my chin and neck for me with a little pillow of gauze.

Comments

[Mandy]

ugh, I've had root planing, and am overdue for a cleaning...I really hate it! (So thanks for the reminder!) Anyway, meant to respond, we'd love to do some sewing with you two, so we'll have to plan something, maybe when I see you later today?