Ahh the Dentist

I spent last Friday morning at the Dentist's office.  Woooo.  :|


In my entire life, I have been to the dentist once.  It may have actually been twice, but for one issue.  When I was in 4th grade I chipped my 2 front teeth and had to have caps put on.  That was the only time
I've been to the dentist, until last Friday.  Now that I have steady insurance (I didn't for most of my life) I decided it was time to suck it up and see the dreaded dentist.  I made an appointment on Monday and was able to get in at a dentist a few of my co-workers recommended right away.  Friday morning I took a Xanax so I didn't have a panic attack in the chair and ventured to one of my most dreaded experiences. 

I was right to dread it so much.

While the people at the office were super super nice and the facilities were great, I got not so great news.  I have to have all 4 wisdom teeth pulled.  Four.  Thats a LOT of money and a procedure that totally freaks me out!  Obviously I'm sucking it up and dealing with it.  I don't want to mess up my teeth.  But it was not the news I wanted to hear.

On top of the wisdom teeth, I had to have the bottom half of my mouth deep cleaned which was expensive (as mentioned in the weekly money checkup) and I have to go back this Friday to have the same thing done to the top half of my mouth.  AND they told me I need to have my frenlum cut (the piece of tissue that connects my lip to my gum) AND we haven't even discussed cavities yet (which I'm sure I have at least one or two of).

Sigh.  This is what I get for trying to take care of my health :|


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Weekly Money Check-Up

 


This post is part of My Pretty Pennies Weekly Money Check Up.







1. The most I’ve spent this last week was on the dentist.  I spent $95 on a deep cleaning of the bottom half of my mouth.  I have to go back this Friday for the top half, but it should be cheaper since I've now met my deductible.

2. Today I feel nervous towards money.  After going to the dentist I discovered I need all 4 wisdom teeth removed which is a huge expense that I'll have to deal with soon.

3. Money can’t buy happiness. One free/inexpensive thing I did last week that made me happy was make scarves.  Lots of 'em.  :)

4. I will consider this week a success if I get ahead on my homework assignments.  I have two things due on Sunday and I'd like to get a serious start on the rest of my assignments.  

5. I am afraid of tornadoes.  Terrified of them in fact.  I'm not sure exactly why.  I'm also terrified of getting pregnant.  I've never wanted kids, hospitals freak me out, and I've got too much I want for me right now to let having a kid interrupt it.  

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1. The most I’ve spent this last week was on _____.
2. Today I feel _______towards money.
3. Money can’t buy happiness. One free/inexpensive thing I did last week that made me happy was_____________.
4. I will consider this week a success if I _____________.
5. I am afraid of ____________.