Because it is September we are all going to the Dentist this month. I went to the dentist today with Jaron. I hate going to the dentist office. I have no cavities, I haven't had any cavities since I had my braces removed but that doesn't mean my teeth don't hurt for hours after the cleaning is done.
I have always had issues with dentists. When I was 8 years old I went to the dentist for my normal appointment and my parents were concerned with the crowding in my newly arriving adult teeth. The dentist decided to extract 4 adult teeth to allow room for more teeth to break through. I didn't have the laughing gas but he was required to give me (an 8 year old) 8 shots of novicane to numb my mouth. Ok, I am usually not a wimp but I hated those shots even then. After inserting the needle the last time the dentist noticed the connection to the needle was broken.... I now had a mouth full of novicane instead of gums full. Most dentists would send you home until it wore off, not knowing how much novicane actually got in your system. This dentist did not. He proceeded to get a new needle and redo all 8 shots in my gums. After the actual extractions were done I don't think I have ever been that sore and sick. Come to find out I had novicane poisoning or something like that. It was awful and I haven't liked dentists ever since. On a positive note I haven't had many cavities since then either because I don't want the shots... hee he ehee
Jaron and Jace are doing ok dental wise. Jaron still has a lot of dental work to do. We put him in braces way to early. We thought it was such a bright idea. He had perfectly beautiful teeth by the time he was 15. Only problem was his wisdom teeth tried to erupt at 16 and now they are all crooked again. Unfortunately he will be put in braces again in the next year. Poor kid. I think that is a record. He will have 9 years total of braces when he is done.
I really shouldn't complain though. My dentist in Utah mentioned to me once that with all the care and dental innovation, we are the first generation expected to keep all our teeth for our entire life. I am proud to have all my own teeth. It is an accomplishment I hope my kids can make as well.
