Ramirez is on-point today, as always.
If you've been following the Left's narrative this week you get his point.
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I went to see my dentist yesterday for what I thought was going to be a normal, routine root canal procedure. I left shell-shocked. It seems like the tooth in question can't be saved and the long pole in this particular tent is that the tooth is also one of the anchor points for a three-tooth bridge that constitutes my lower front teeth. Oh, and the other anchor point ain't long for this world, either, which makes for a total of five teeth that gotta go. But wait... as they say on teevee... there's more. I've known for some time that one of my upper front teeth is also in a bad way and its time is drawing near as well.
The good doctor laid out my options for me yesterday and I agreed to four new implants and a new bridge. After sleeping on it... or rather tossing and turning because of it... I'm having second thoughts. It's the expense, Gentle Reader, like $21,500.00 Yankee Dollars, and that's one whole helluva lot o' money... I don't care who you are.
So. We placed a call to our dentist this morning to find out what my other option... a partial plate, which is much less desirable but prolly much cheaper... would cost. I prolly won't know until this coming Monday as the good doctor is out until then.
Damn, Buck. I feel your pain. You know I mean that, too. Probably not much advice I can give you, concerning plate versus implants, that you wouldn't already have a good idea concerning, but if I can... I do have a detachable plate on the lower, anchored by two implants only, as opposed to the "permanent" installation (four implants and glued in) for my uppers.
ReplyDeleteI'm honestly undecided at the moment, Jim. The process won't be as daunting this time around, like the last time (i.e., two freakin' YEARS and multiple surgeries). The good doctor tells me it'll all be over in three months, tops. It's the freakin' money that I'm concerned about.
Delete"It's the freaking money..."
DeleteMaybe you've had a fling with one "Tart" too many, Buck. Any chance you can take her back? lol
PS: Ain't hind-sight a bitch? I feel for ya brother..
Delete"Course you could rationalize the Tart deal by reflecting on the fact that if your teeth starting hurting you and don't respond to treatment the softer ride in the Tart will be less jarring on your teeth less and thus provide a more pain-free ride--some consolation, no? lol
DeleteGuess today's my day to play skunk at the picnic...just cant help myself, lol. It's really NO joke but can't resist the possibilities..
DeleteYou can find yer kinder and gentler self if'n ya look hard enough... through a glass, darkly... Virgil.
DeleteCourse you could rationalize the Tart deal...
DeleteNo rationalization required, Virgil. I'm not prescient, even though I wish I was, and things were hunky-dory two months ago. I have the wherewithal to pay the stated freight, I just don't have the WILL.
Way back in my active duty days, I had an implant for a front tooth. It was long and painful, but has been worth it since the tooth has been no problem since 99. Since fiesty old goats tend to live a long time, you might want to seriously consider the more painful, but longer lasting option and go with the implants. Life with truly suck during the procedure and immediate aftermath, but years down the road, you will be happier.
ReplyDeleteJust sayin'
I already have six implants, Tim, so I know from whence you speak. But see my response to Jim, above. And thanks for droppin' by.
DeleteOh Buck, I am sorry to hear about more teeth problems for you. Seems that you have had more than your share!
ReplyDeleteWell, I HAVE had quite a few. But as I told Lou: it is what it is. Thanks for the kind words.
DeleteMy worst nightmare is my teeth falling out - anxiety dreams! Seems your teeth problems are real and a nightmare. I don't know what to tell you. Aieee!
ReplyDeleteThere's nothing you can say, Lou, it just is what it is. That said... I'm thankful that I don't have any of the usual problems associated with old age, to wit, arthritis, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and all those other things. We can deal.
DeleteI hate teeth! Anyway, I have untold number of crowns and root canals. I put my dentists kids through college!
ReplyDeleteTook about a year to fix all the damage from the student dentists in the military. I now am sans amalgam. All porcelain crowns for this bad boy :-)
My dentist has a picture of his daughter and son on the counter, and he always tells me what a great godfather I have been :-)
I put my dentists kids through college!
DeleteI KNOW that feeling, but my guy's kids are still pretty young, so I'm contributing to the trust fund.
Thought about eighteen ways to comment. None appropriate so far, especially in context of VX' openning. This one's probably not, but best I can do:
ReplyDeleteI think of Kansas' song "Dust in the Wind" that not another minute will all your money buy when the time comes. (Kind of a Yoda phrasing.)
So make 'em all count. Take care of number one at this point. What that means to you is all that matters. Happy hour, dude.
Thanks, Bob. Despite some evidence to the contrary, I'm basically a frugal person. Dropping that much money on nearly anything pains me, no pun.
DeleteOuch indeed.
Delete"I'm basically a frugal person."
Please. This from a guy who lived in a 300 square foot motorhome in beautiful La Hacienda for years. Opulence!
Hey! It WAS opulent, jes a lil tight. ;-)
DeleteThanks for acknowledging my frugality, though. Much appreciated!
@Reese/
ReplyDeleteYou gotta remember that MAJOR irreverence is built into a fighter pilot's DNA--even old, broken-down ones. Or as Lex of "Neptunus Lex" used to often remind: "No slack in Fighter/Attack." Old habits die hard..lol Plus there is the "there but for the grace of God..." factor as well. I'm Buck's age and have dental problems of my own--I'll just never admit it to Buck, lol
Aye aye, will remember, sir. It's just you seemed to have upset OGH, the good MSGT.
DeleteFrom comments up there, "I feel for ya brother...." That's key, and what matters. Bring on the irreverence-- you fighter pilots do it so well! (As I learned reading Captain Lex for years and your comments there and here.)
"I'll just never admit it to Buck, lol." Your secret's safe with me.
Buck, Ouch! I am also a source of dental funding and I am not looking forward to the fewtchums.
ReplyDeleteConsider getting some more opinions/price proposals from out of town. My Mom got the uppers and lowers sets implanted for about half your cost. YMMV, of course.
Another option to consider is to spend that money on an apartment in Rota (or another base {Germany/UK?} that offers free dental to retirees overseas). When we were visiting Rota on the Wildebeest, all the Military Retirees nearby were gushing about the high price dental work the Navy Dentists were doing for free. Of course, you would want to coordinate with someone over there to ensure the availability, I am talking about stuff from many years ago.
My sympathy for the upcoming work, and I know it's a matter of time for me to enjoy the same.
Interesting about Rota. The temptation is strong, but... (there's ALWAYS a "but"). My DIL suggested I shop in ABQ, too. I might do that.
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