Today was a sad day in my world. I went to the dentist and had my first cavity. It was sort of a borderline one — the hygienist didn’t actually think it was a cavity — but nonetheless the dentist thinks it’s better to take care of it sooner rather than later. So on Wednesday I get my first filling. Whatever that means.
Although they tell me this is not surprising because pregnancy can cause dental problems, especially if there was a lot of vomiting involved, it is still depressing for someone who takes dental hygiene as seriously as I do. Flossing is like the fourth most important thing in the world to me.
Should I drown my sorrows in soda pop and ice cream since my cavity-free streak is over anyway?
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WOW! Really? You’ve NEVER, EVER, had a cavity? Those are some good genes. My poor kids are already quite familiar with the dentst
Although, not necessarily because of cavities.
Comment by Jolene — March 30, 2010 @ 3:39 am
OH! I know how you feel!! I had my first cavity ever at my first trip back to the dentist after Camden was born. It was awful! I seriously felt like I had failed myself. ha ha The hygienist said she didn’t see any cavities, but then the dentist came in and used a laser thing and it said I had a small cavity developing. Ugh! I still don’t know if I believe it. Since I have had it filled, it has actually bothered me; whereas before the filling, I didn’t notice any pain or anything. Weird! Good luck with it! And sorry your perfect streak is over with as well. :O(
Comment by Meghan Romney — March 30, 2010 @ 5:36 am
BOO HOO! you and enos… i swear… “i’ve never had a cavity!” it’s about time you break it down and become like the rest of us.. with fake insides of your teeth!
Comment by Lindsay — March 30, 2010 @ 10:16 pm
That is a shocker.
You’re like a dental nazi.
Comment by Audrey — March 31, 2010 @ 12:23 am
Don’t be sad. The only cavities I have were caused by braces. They’re actually in the sides of my teeth where the metal bands were. It’s excusable if they are caused by a factor outside your control.
Comment by Chelsey — March 31, 2010 @ 3:26 pm
I can imagine your pain. I’m petrified I will someday get a cavity (I have an old blog post titled “Floss is Boss”).
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