Dental Day

I woke up this morning, just as I do every other morning, and went through my normal routine. I got into my car and headed out of the apartment complex. However, instead of making my way to work, I turned and went the opposite direction. I drove the "backroads" of Evansville to my destination...the dentist office. Most people cringe when they have to go to the dentist. However, I believe that this is caused because of what they have heard people went through, or they have images from media as to the bad wrap dentists receive. I have to say that my dentist is probably one of the best. He was upfront with me with all of the procedures before he did anything, and kept me updated as the procedure was being performed. Kudos to you, Dr. Pitt!!

After getting finished at the dentist, I made my way to have breakfast before I went to another appointment I had. As I waited on my breakfast, I sent a text to a friend informing her that this was my "last meal." I stated this because I knew that this would be the only meal that I would have today as the appointment I had later in the morning was to the oral surgeon.

I was pretty impressed with the oral surgeon's office. It was interesting to know that they give their patients an I-Pod Shuffle with different types of music to listen to while they are in the "operating" room. Guess this is happens in order to take your mind off of why you really are there. I went into the room about 11:30 AM and within 15 minutes, I was done and headed out the door. This was much quicker than I had anticipated. After having my wisdom teeth removed 5 years ago, I had prepped to not be done until about 12:30 PM.

Now the procedure may have gone quick, but the healing will take a little longer. I have pain meds to take in case it kicks in. I am on a soft food diet...and the foods have to be at room temperature or a little cooler. This does limit what I can have, but I am not planning on having anything tonight.

My plan for tonight is to get a few things done around the apartment, take it easy, read a book....and just be.