Chicken Noodle Soup

November was a good month... for the dentist. My family had no less than nine dental appointments. I think the hygienists are ready to adopt my 3yo charmer and the boys have quite a collection of sticky animal things from the treasure box. But, why nine? Because a few us had some cavities.

Adam had two cavities and Ryan had one. They were filled with minimal fuss and sealants applied to prevent future cavities.

I also had a cavity. It was in my last remaining wisdom tooth. The dentist (who I love) told me that b/c the tooth was in the very back with no bottom tooth to match, we should just remove the tooth. It would be easier than filling it. Or so he thought.

First he stuck me with a giant needle. Then he stuck some carpenter's tools in my mouth. Matthew even asked if it was a screwdriver. He started moving my tooth back and forth. I couldn't feel it but I could hear it. The creaking and groaning was just creepy. Then I heard the POP. I knew it wasn't good and it wasn't. My root broke off in my gum. I'm not sure how much longer I lay there while he and his assistant dug around in my gum, suctioning my blood, and shaving my bone. It felt like hours. I couldn't actually feel what they were doing but I could feel the pressure on the rest of my teeth and my poor cheek was stretched w-a-y out. I had to send Matthew out with Adam to the toy room b/c he was starting to freak out... so was I but I couldn't go to the toy room.

Finally, that tiny little root was out and my gum sewed up. I had to stop and get my prescriptions filled on the way home. By the time we made it home, the kids had a late lunch and Matthew was down for his nap, the anesthesia was wearing off. I popped some pills and crawled into my bed and did not leave it until the following morning. I even used my cell phone to call Jeff in the family room so he could bring me more pills.

And that is why I ate nothing but chicken noodle soup for two days... and today I just branched out and ate some baked potato smashed with butter and sour cream. I'm hoping to lose more than just the weight of that tooth. :D