have you ever had something for lunch that was super awesome, so you made it again a few days later only to find it wasn't nearly as good as you remembered it? what's up with that!?!?!
i had a dentist appointment today. the girl who works the reception desk there is very nice. every time i'm there she knows me by name. i'm really puzzled by this. my old doctor's receptionist knew me by name, but i always thought that was because i had allergy shot appointments every month. i go to the dentist a few times a year, how does this woman know my name!?!? she must see hundreds of people a week! sometimes i wonder if she just looks up patient's names prior to their arrival so she can seem all friendly, but i'm pretty sure she doesn't do that. *shrug*.
i can't remember i've mentioned this or not (i know i've talked about it with several people), but i'm investigating braces. i have this little baby corner tooth that has come loose (not surprising since they're only supposed to last a few years). i once had a consultation about a dental implant, but it's super expensive and my dental plan won't cover it. BUT my plan will cover 50% for braces and if i just get the top done it shouldn't cost very much. i do have a healthy adult tooth, it's just hiding in the roof of my mouth. it would need some coaxing, but could be slid into place. my appointment today was supposed to be a consultation and quote, but it turns out that my dentist is going to refer me to an orthodontist because it's not an a-typical case. he said "it would take a while, but it would work", then gave a guestimate of a year and a half to two years, which is what i expected in the first place. i hope when i get the consultation it's within the ballpark i've got in my head. after going thru the process of deciding and weighing my options, i'd be disappointed. the dentist today confirmed that my baby tooth is gonna fall out soon. while i've grown to be quite comfortable with my crooked teeth (and they're much more subtle then they used to be), i want to have that corner tooth so i can eat without difficulty, so i do want to proceed. i feel a little awkward about getting braces in my 30s, but scarlete inspired me - she normalized it. and i've noticed it's really not unsightly or weird.
the funny thing is, if i get braces i'll look even younger than brendan.
i had a dentist appointment today. the girl who works the reception desk there is very nice. every time i'm there she knows me by name. i'm really puzzled by this. my old doctor's receptionist knew me by name, but i always thought that was because i had allergy shot appointments every month. i go to the dentist a few times a year, how does this woman know my name!?!? she must see hundreds of people a week! sometimes i wonder if she just looks up patient's names prior to their arrival so she can seem all friendly, but i'm pretty sure she doesn't do that. *shrug*.
i can't remember i've mentioned this or not (i know i've talked about it with several people), but i'm investigating braces. i have this little baby corner tooth that has come loose (not surprising since they're only supposed to last a few years). i once had a consultation about a dental implant, but it's super expensive and my dental plan won't cover it. BUT my plan will cover 50% for braces and if i just get the top done it shouldn't cost very much. i do have a healthy adult tooth, it's just hiding in the roof of my mouth. it would need some coaxing, but could be slid into place. my appointment today was supposed to be a consultation and quote, but it turns out that my dentist is going to refer me to an orthodontist because it's not an a-typical case. he said "it would take a while, but it would work", then gave a guestimate of a year and a half to two years, which is what i expected in the first place. i hope when i get the consultation it's within the ballpark i've got in my head. after going thru the process of deciding and weighing my options, i'd be disappointed. the dentist today confirmed that my baby tooth is gonna fall out soon. while i've grown to be quite comfortable with my crooked teeth (and they're much more subtle then they used to be), i want to have that corner tooth so i can eat without difficulty, so i do want to proceed. i feel a little awkward about getting braces in my 30s, but scarlete inspired me - she normalized it. and i've noticed it's really not unsightly or weird.
the funny thing is, if i get braces i'll look even younger than brendan.
seems i have forgotten
all the words to forget.
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Oh Lesley!!! I can totally see you in braces and i think it is fabulous!! And the thought of you and Brendan going to listen to music at a bar and you being carded but not him makes me smile!
My dentist tells me every time I see him: "You know, you're never too old to get braces!"
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