Whew! My dentist appointment is over and my temporary crown is now in place. It seemed to take forever, but being in the hands of such a kind, caring staff really helps. 

It’s a big procedure and I was there for a couple of hours. So much is involved as opposed to pulling teeth where they just numb you and pull the tooth. They have to take molds, grind the tooth, and much more. She used Novocain without epinephrine so I wouldn’t get jittery or have a racy heart. The only negative to this kind of Novocain is that one shot isn’t enough because it’s so fast-acting. I would still rather have to have them shoot me a few times during the procedure than give me anything just once with epinephrine in it. 

Shannon said she’d give me just half a Valium cuz I’m little. They had 10mg tablets, so this way it was just 5mg for me. I was shaky at first, then became wonderfully drowsy and relaxed even if I still hate that damn drill, haha. It wasn’t as loud as I remembered it to be, but it’s still one of my least favorite tools of theirs. Also, it’s my #2 tooth, which is one of the hardest to reach. 

The dentist wondered if I snored or had sleep apnea. Something about the way my tongue flopped back, I guess, but nope. I only snore a little bit at times, according to Tom. 

I was sure to update her on my wins, which she always enjoys hearing about, LOL. 

Shannon has a good memory (I haven’t seen her in 2 years because part of the time she was on maternity leave). She asked about the rats. Didn’t have Hoodie and Cappy last time I saw her. That would have been Romeo and Sugar, and I explained that they have short lifespans. 

She also wondered where my glitter was. I didn’t have my glitter eyeshadow on, but I did have a touch of pink glitter mascara. :) 

I gave them the two citrus-scented oils I didn’t care for and both the dentist and Kathleen really appreciated it. 

After they were done with me Shannon guided me to the bathroom, since the Valium made me so drowsy. I didn’t see the doctor again cuz she was with someone else, but as I was leaving I said goodbye to Shannon and Kathleen. As I was doing so I said, “It’s a good thing we ladies get to sit down when we pee,” and they laughed their asses off at that one. So true, though! I wasn’t exactly steady on my feet. The stuff wore off pretty fast, though. Fast enough to stop for a bite to eat on the way home, but not enough to work out with. I’ll take my 4K steps around the park tomorrow, or maybe ride my bike since the weather’s nicer. 

I have to return in 3 weeks for the permanent crown. For now, my gums are going to be sore and I’m going to have some stinging for a week or so, so I’m armed with ibuprofen and salt water to gargle a couple of times a day. 

Kathleen said they like it when I see them. Of course they do. I give free things that cost a fortune, LOL. 

Last night’s dreams weren’t very good. It was nice that my friend Kim visited, but the “dream people” sure do love to throw me in jail an awful lot. I had no idea what I was charged with or how long I’d be there either. I was alone in a room that wasn’t small or big as I picked away at the too much food they gave me that I had absolutely no appetite for. I was depressed, and I guess I was on probation for something else at the time because I thought of how Tom would have to notify my PO that I was in jail. I tried to console myself by telling myself that at least my probation time would probably be up by the time I got released, but then I fell into an even deeper depression when I realized that I would probably have yet more probation on account of whatever I was currently in for. 

I then kind of stumbled into an office of sorts sobbing hysterically. The woman at the desk, who I first thought was a nurse of some kind, looked up at me and then called for someone else. I realized I’d probably scared her and felt bad for her. 

A few staff members entered the room next and I told them I suddenly felt very warm. One of them felt my forehead and determined that I had a fever, so I was put in bed for a while in the infirmary. 

Then I was sitting at a long table with other inmates. The daily mail was passed out and I was handed a letter from Kim. Enclosed with her letter was some jewelry. I was surprised the staff hadn’t confiscated it. I commented to one of the officers on how beautiful the jewelry was. She just gave a slight nod of agreement but didn’t reach to confiscate it.