More dental work

[retiredhappy]

Okay, I'm going to cry on your shoulders. Been having long overdue dental work done before I head for my summer job. Am having a lower removable bridge so have been semi-toothless for 3 days so have been hybernating. Was supposed to get final bridge today but had to go back to the lab so hopefully tomorrow. I'm doing the Sparkle thing, hand in front of face when talking. Neighbors that normally don't talk to me have all decided to come say "Hi." My dentist says I'll get used to all that stuff in my mouth quickly and might have a little problem with my "s" sounds for a while so naturally my dog's name is Sassy. Okay, I've whine enough. Thanks for listening.

[Liz]

Ssssorry sssissstah, ssssometimesss sssobbing on ssshoulderss iss necesssary; toothlessnesss sssucks. SSassy ssstill lovesss you.

[Sparkle]

Tho, youll be thaying, Thassy and Thparkle when you get to the beach? Try thaying thith.
My Mother thayth I talk with a lithp, but I mythelf don't think tho.
Ah, now I've made myself feel bad for not sympathising. Okay, I got over it!

[Bethers]

I wanted to feel bad for you - then I read Liz's and Sparkle's replies and I'm laughing so hard that I just hope you are too.

[islandmomma]

I am really sorry Karen....

is it ok to say that I hate dentists (mine included) who minimize....?

We shall watch for you feeling better soon!!

jan

[Cedar518]

Oh my,..... Liz, Sparkle,.... you are true friends. Love it!

Chris,.... good luck,... been down that road myself only it was upper teeth that were missing. Hope it goes well for you.

[carold]

You might want to wait to try skyping until later, Karen. carold

[Gentleladybear]

This is where you think positive. Think about how wonderful you will look when you smile after all this work is done. When people talk, just listen, nod and smile until you get the hang of speaking with the new hardware in place.

[snowball]

so sorry to hear about your troubles!!! It's not fun to go to the dentist!!
sheila

[rvgrammy1953]

Oh, Karen....you'll do just fine.... You've done good so far....after your tongue gets use to the hardware, the stumbling over "s's" will go away....Been there...done that....

[retiredhappy]

Okay you guys have given me a giggle and made me feel better. Get my final hardware today - whoo hoooooo! Then off shopping - ran out of wine - an absolute necessity of life. I've got my Garmin all programmed and am sooooooo ready to hit the road on the 9th.

[Echo]

Oh heavens Karen!!!!

I for one am not gonna pick on you. OMG I hate the dentist!!!! Just the thought of going makes me sick to my stomach from nerves and fear. I hit the office door, if I can get ahold of the doorknob from shaking so badly and I start to cry. 54yrs old and going to the dentist makes me cry like a child. {{{{shudder}}}}

I have got dental work I need done so badly and have been putting it off for about forever.

I'll keep my fingers crossed that all goes well today and that you will be done with this round.

[Carolinagal]

Karen, guess you have the new stuff in your mouth by now. Before you know it, you won't even realize its there. Not easy to start with, but hope you adjust to it all quickly.
That wine, you were going to pick up today, probably will help You'll be smiling prettier then ever really soon.

Looking forward to pics of your new job area. Enjoyed Douglas area last yr., you made it look like there was something to see there for all of us.

Take care, happy travels

Carol

[asirimarco]

I am so glad I don't have to go to the dentist any more - Not since I was 39 - have had full dentures since then - The weird thing is I still get a toothache now and then - phantom pain. Have had no problems, can eat whatever I want when I want. Including bbq ribs, corn on cob and apples - And they were pretty easy to get used to. Have thought about implants - but if it works leave it alone.