I've been in bed all day. Yesterday, despite this damned tooth, I managed to get up and about a bit. Got a lil housekeeping done. This morning I just couldn't do it though. I woke up with the whole right side of my head/face pounding and screaming. And such a headache!! So I opted for meds and sleep today.
This toothache thing started before new years, and became intolerable without medication. Last wednesday I broke down, swallowed my pride and decided to go apply for MIA. When I got there, they said it would take 30 to 45 days to be approved, that it provided only limited, preapproved dental, and that all services (including emergency) would be at a County facility some 100 miles away. Needless to say, this did me no good at all. On the other hand, there was some good news. They handed me a flier for a non-profit dental clinic in VV.
I was pleasantly surprised to see the name on the front of the flier:
This toothache thing started before new years, and became intolerable without medication. Last wednesday I broke down, swallowed my pride and decided to go apply for MIA. When I got there, they said it would take 30 to 45 days to be approved, that it provided only limited, preapproved dental, and that all services (including emergency) would be at a County facility some 100 miles away. Needless to say, this did me no good at all. On the other hand, there was some good news. They handed me a flier for a non-profit dental clinic in VV.
I was pleasantly surprised to see the name on the front of the flier:
The Ronald C. Moss Dental Clinic
Dr. Moss was my Oral Surgeon some 20-something years ago. His nickname among his patients was "Painless Moss". He extracted 3 of my 4 wisdom teeth (his partner had done the first one). It was one of the best experiences I've ever had at a dentist. He was a gentle, competent and compassionate man. He actually met me at his office at 7:30 PM, when the pain from what he discovered to be two dry sockets became more than I could bear.
I called the number, and later that evening my call was returned and the nicest young woman explained to me that Painless Moss had passed away some years ago and his widow had started the clinic in his memory.
They have 2 programs available. The first is treatment provided on a first-come-first-served basis at their Saturday clinic. The "payment" for this service was 8 hours of community service done at a homeless shelter, or salvation army, or any public service non profit. The second is a low cost option. $50 for the first office visit, which includes exam an x-rays, and is a one time fee for office visits for the year. Then $75 for whatever it takes to get you out of pain. Extraction, filling, or root removal and med-pack (the first step of a root canal). If a crown is needed I would get it for about 40% cost.
I think this is so excellent. I would take the community service option if my transportation situation were better, just to be of service. But the cash option is reasonable and well within our means. The first available appointment is for Wednesday. Thank the Gods I have pain meds.
So, I'm just hangin' in there. The best thing that has happened so far this new year is I've received contact from a long lost love/friend whom I've missed terribly. I adore this woman, and we've had an incredible friendship...a love... a soul bond that goes so much deeper than friendship. I was devastated (as I know she was) when circumstances and choices divided us. We were both bitter I think, for awhile, as was F, who loved her also. The 3 of us have reincarnational ties that I'm sure we're not yet through with.
Anyway, she has contacted me at one of the sites I had put out hoping she would find me. I'm so pleased I can't even begin to express it. We're supposed to chat on Wednesday. I can hardly wait. One of my 43 things..."Repair a broken friendship" Very important to me.
I called the number, and later that evening my call was returned and the nicest young woman explained to me that Painless Moss had passed away some years ago and his widow had started the clinic in his memory.
They have 2 programs available. The first is treatment provided on a first-come-first-served basis at their Saturday clinic. The "payment" for this service was 8 hours of community service done at a homeless shelter, or salvation army, or any public service non profit. The second is a low cost option. $50 for the first office visit, which includes exam an x-rays, and is a one time fee for office visits for the year. Then $75 for whatever it takes to get you out of pain. Extraction, filling, or root removal and med-pack (the first step of a root canal). If a crown is needed I would get it for about 40% cost.
I think this is so excellent. I would take the community service option if my transportation situation were better, just to be of service. But the cash option is reasonable and well within our means. The first available appointment is for Wednesday. Thank the Gods I have pain meds.
So, I'm just hangin' in there. The best thing that has happened so far this new year is I've received contact from a long lost love/friend whom I've missed terribly. I adore this woman, and we've had an incredible friendship...a love... a soul bond that goes so much deeper than friendship. I was devastated (as I know she was) when circumstances and choices divided us. We were both bitter I think, for awhile, as was F, who loved her also. The 3 of us have reincarnational ties that I'm sure we're not yet through with.
Anyway, she has contacted me at one of the sites I had put out hoping she would find me. I'm so pleased I can't even begin to express it. We're supposed to chat on Wednesday. I can hardly wait. One of my 43 things..."Repair a broken friendship" Very important to me.
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