It Must Be a Troll
@GardenGerty (160624)
United States
August 23, 2016 7:11pm CST
Trip trap, trip trap went the hooves of the Billy Goats Gruff, as they went across the bridge. Trip trap, trip trap.
Suddenly they were threatened, by a loud and scary voice, from under the bridge. It was the mean and ugly old troll." I am going to catch you, I am going to eat you!! Stay off of my bridge!"
Something is under my bridge. . . one of the ones in my mouth that is. I have had an issue with the gum under my bridge for close to a month. I made a dental appointment, meanwhile, my primary care doctor prescribed me some antibiotics. They took a million dental xrays. The dentist showed me in the picture. Something is under my bridge. It is causing a stinky, draining abcess. I do not feel much dental pain, but I knew it was there.
After that exam, we immediately set me up for a long overdue cleaning. I have no job, no insurance and a big bill at the dentist near where I used to live.
The plan was that the very excellent hygienist would get her tools and her floss up under that bridge and vanquish the troll.
So, after two dental appointments today, I feel much better. I will swish and swash and continue to banish that troll with warm salty water, or Listerine or peroxide.
That was the top half of my day.
10 people like this
10 responses
@GardenGerty (160624)
• United States
24 Aug 16
I feel much better today and I will be seeing the dentist for a follow up in a week or two.
2 people like this
@GardenGerty (160624)
• United States
29 Aug 16
@jaboUK Once they saw me and got xrays they were good to get things moving along.
1 person likes this
@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
24 Aug 16
teeth stuff is... well something I think there should be better ways of getting coverage.
2 people like this
@GardenGerty (160624)
• United States
24 Aug 16
Dental, hearing and vision are all grossly under covered for the poor and for the elderly. I am using a benefit that I have never needed to before.
2 people like this
@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
25 Aug 16
@GardenGerty I completely agree.
1 person likes this
@GardenGerty (160624)
• United States
11 Sep 16
Our society seems to view dental work as a luxury rather than a necessity. Bad teeth can make you sick all over.
@MarshaMusselman (38865)
• Midland, Michigan
24 Aug 16
And here I thought the picture was the teeth of the nasty troll, lol. Did u go to a new dentist? I have insurance coverage for a portion and then I VB barter the remainder. Maybe you could clean the office or something similar to apply toward the work?
I barter with my dentist, eye doctor and a shoe store owner.
1 person likes this
@GardenGerty (160624)
• United States
24 Aug 16
Actually I used my tribal membership and went to a low income clinic. I believe it is 100% free for me, as they did not ask me for any money. I was prepared to pay if needed, though. I still owe my previous dentist over a thousand dollars from a procedure that did not work. New dentist said that it probably should not have been done. We are going to address getting my mouth back in good shape. Bartering is good, but probably would not work in this circumstance.
1 person likes this
@GardenGerty (160624)
• United States
29 Aug 16
@MarshaMusselman It is important if he can document it to get his tribal rights.
1 person likes this
@MarshaMusselman (38865)
• Midland, Michigan
24 Aug 16
@GardenGerty At least can you have free coverage at present. I didn't know you had American Indian in your family tree. My husband has some too.
1 person likes this
@GardenGerty (160624)
• United States
25 Oct 16
I believe all my wisdom teeth are out. I do not remember. I will be having some teeth removed, etc. but I was trying to wait for Christmas break.
1 person likes this
@TheHorse (218576)
• Walnut Creek, California
25 Oct 16
@GardenGerty Mine are all gone now. I'm glad I didn't have all four out at once.
@fengqishi (50)
• Beijing, China
24 Aug 16
Hope you will get well completely as quickly as possible! Tomorrow I will see my dentist, too. By the way, a suggestion to you: eat less spicy food.
1 person likes this
@GardenGerty (160624)
• United States
24 Aug 16
Spicy food is not the issue. Better personal hygiene. Many herbs and spices are good for you. Honestly, though, I do not eat much spicy food. There was something that became lodged under my bridge and caused an infection.
1 person likes this
@GardenGerty (160624)
• United States
29 Aug 16
@fengqishi Yes, they will be much better. What kind of treatment do you need?
@fengqishi (50)
• Beijing, China
25 Aug 16
@GardenGerty Thank you for your advice and correcting me. Today, I saw my dentist and my teeth are going to be better. Hope you are, too.
1 person likes this
@GardenGerty (160624)
• United States
29 Aug 16
Wait a minute, who is Adam? Have I lost a few brain cells. Oh yeah, your son in law. I am used to seeing his name as "HeatherandAdam". Where I went, they want an initiat visit, which will be at least $50 and then $50 for each tooth pulled. If you want to know, message me.
Yeah, I am paying on a repair that should have been an extraction. From two or three years ago.
@CinnamonGrl (7084)
• Santa Fe, New Mexico
24 Aug 16
I'm glad you're better. Dental complications are no dang fun. Usually an abcess hurts like the devil. So I'm glad that pain wasn't too bad.
1 person likes this
@GardenGerty (160624)
• United States
24 Aug 16
I worry about them causing sinus issues. I do not feel a lot of pain and tend to ignore my health.
1 person likes this
@GardenGerty (160624)
• United States
24 Aug 16
I was postponing finding a new dentist. This is helpful and I know I will fee a lot better.
2 people like this
@GardenGerty (160624)
• United States
24 Aug 16
They are not good for your overall health, either. I am glad to have it gone.
1 person likes this
