My friend Mary and I had this thing about the old 1-800-Dentist commercial, in that it would INCENSE my friend Mare because the lady recommending 1-800-dentist would pause to say, "here, let me get the number for you," as she flipped through her roledex. Oh, how this would burn my friend Mary UP. "THE NUMBER IS 1-800-DENTIST. WHAT IS THERE TO LOOK UP??" and it never got old for me seeing her lose her shit over it. I knew from then we were kindred spirits, even if she was old enough to be my Ma.
Anyway, all this to say I am off to the dentist this very minute having not been seen in 2.5 years. People, I made the appointment because, aside from the obvious "girl you need to" I am in pain, which reveals to me that shit aint right. It is no secret I have crap for teeth, and this, I feel, is the beginning of a very expensive and very painful series of appointments.
If I am not back to the space, please know if was nice knowing you, and that the dentist killed me dead with the drill. Or his bill.
Over/under on # of cavities or if I need a root canal/crown(s). Seriously, I think the situation is so bad no guess would be too extreme at this point.
Fondly,
Jen
Sometimes the most effective advertising irritates people! And the bad news for you is usually that level of pain means root canal. But the right dentist can make it go okay (but not cheap).
Fred Joyal
Founder, 1-800-DENTIST
Posted by: Fred Joyal | April 13, 2011 at 02:46 PM
Mr. Joyal-
Thank you for your comment! I will have to tell my friend Mary, she will flip.
After seeing the dentist, after xrays and an exam, he couldn't determine the source of the pain I was describing, however, there were some signs of broken down old fillings (3)with additional decay which will have to be dealt with. To your point, it'll hopefully go okay but as you and I both guessed correctly, will not be a cheap endeavor.
As they say in your world, "Be true to your teeth, or they'll be false to you."
-Jen
Posted by: jen from boston | April 13, 2011 at 03:08 PM
man oh man, teeth pain. i am so sorry to hear this and i am sorrier that they can't pinpoint the exact source of the pain. cause not knowing is another pain to deal with.
everything ok now?
Posted by: elizabeth-flourish in progress | April 18, 2011 at 05:53 PM
My life just took a turn for the expensive. I need one crown (which I will get this week) and the other two are fillings (one's been done, the other to be done next week). I will be a frequent flier (except patient) member of the office for the next couple weeks. Still uncomfortable but getting better (I have temporary filling in one of my teeth).
Also: $1,300 out of pocket. Ugh. THAT sucks almost as bad.
Posted by: JenfromBoston | April 18, 2011 at 06:21 PM
Youch! Sorry your wallet's been so hard-hit. I hope your teeth are feeling a little better these days, though.
Posted by: roo | April 21, 2011 at 01:38 PM
Really? $1,300 is very expensive for one crown and the fillings. Let's hope that amount is worth it in order to bring back your beautiful smile. :)
Posted by: Jesse Hake | September 07, 2011 at 09:15 AM