tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18232353.post1543315466914433816..comments2023-12-27T13:35:09.431-07:00Comments on Exile in Portales: A Cautionary TaleBuckhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05319116022465066060noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18232353.post-58475137112901416182007-11-30T09:32:00.000-07:002007-11-30T09:32:00.000-07:00Morgan sez: ...with some unspecified number of ye...Morgan sez: <I>...with some unspecified number of years tacked on.</I><BR/><BR/>Ummm...20+, I think. Maybe not "plus." I'm 62. <I><B>;-)</I></B><BR/><BR/>And bad tooth genes do suck, but I suppose it's better than bad cholesterol genes, or the obesity gene, or...God Forbid...the moonbat gene. <BR/><BR/>Kris: That's reassuring...about your boss.<BR/><BR/>Jenny: I didn't know that about Dr. Thompson's wife, but it doesn't surprise me at all. He certainly has that "alpha male" aura...or whatever ya wanna call it.Buckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05319116022465066060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18232353.post-1013866901396321672007-11-29T17:53:00.000-07:002007-11-29T17:53:00.000-07:00Nope, that sure isn't our dentist! LOL! He is a ...Nope, that sure isn't our dentist! LOL! He is a lot better looking than that generic photo. BTW, did you know his wife was once Miss. Portales or Roosevelt County, whatever, back in the day (which was about 15 years ago).<BR/><BR/>Sorry about the teeth problems. Hopefully it won't be too painful for both your mouth or your pocketbook.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10967546226890745086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18232353.post-59183115569338676802007-11-29T13:32:00.000-07:002007-11-29T13:32:00.000-07:00Once again, you show yourself to be a shadow of me...Once again, you show yourself to be a shadow of me with some unspecified number of years tacked on. I did all the stuff I was supposed to in my childhood, got the wisdoms pulled, wore that horrible retainer, headgear, braces, you name it. Still overcrowded up top. Right front sticks out. Seems to have gotten worse, mild discomfort, lately I have the impression a speech defect may be in the making. Ex-girlfriends have been known to call it "The Fang."mkfreeberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13265933747192068934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18232353.post-38413668396059275722007-11-29T10:40:00.000-07:002007-11-29T10:40:00.000-07:00I have an old boss who went thru what you are desc...I have an old boss who went thru what you are describing - in her late 30s. It wasn't easy, but it didn't seem as horrible as she first was told to expect. The cost was high, but the results were gorgeous.<BR/><BR/>I don't like talking about dentistry work - had too much of it as a kid (tooth problems, braces, etc...). I'm blessed as well, and that's all I'll say.<BR/><BR/>Good luck with the decision...not easy under any circumstances.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18232353.post-25613883935630276622007-11-29T09:39:00.000-07:002007-11-29T09:39:00.000-07:00You have my compassion - facing similar mess here....You have my compassion - facing similar mess here...Flag Gazerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17659942646638490171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18232353.post-26816913929477939282007-11-29T08:37:00.000-07:002007-11-29T08:37:00.000-07:00Thanks for the kind comments, all y'all.I've known...Thanks for the kind comments, all y'all.<BR/><BR/>I've known more than a few folks like yourselves, Mushy and Phlegmmy, who have good "tooth genes," and need little or no work other than cleanings (with the understanding you've been throw the braces thing, Phlegmmy). SN1 and I were discussing this subject the other night and he's been told he needs orthodontia as well, and so does my grandson. My tooth genes ain't so good, and unfortunately I've passed them on/down.<BR/><BR/>Dan: I'm tempted to go that way (Miata), but I like food too much. As in: being able to eat something other than mush.<BR/><BR/>Lou: I seriously WISH I had done what you did!<BR/><BR/>Pat: I'm just glad those dollars are <I>there.</I> My options would be a lot more limited if they weren't.Buckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05319116022465066060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18232353.post-39722945503031828502007-11-29T08:05:00.000-07:002007-11-29T08:05:00.000-07:00Hell Buck, you didn't want to take all those retir...Hell Buck, you didn't want to take all those retirment dollars with you to the promised land anyway....did you? ;)PRHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05429172501061105316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18232353.post-54579308943231409472007-11-29T05:57:00.000-07:002007-11-29T05:57:00.000-07:00That is a tough decision. I am glad I finally had...That is a tough decision. I am glad I finally had my teeth fixed (invisiline) although it took about 2 years to get it all done. FWIW, the implants sound better in the long run. But then I have bad dreams of my teeth falling out - probably some sort of teethphobia.Bag Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01885412195900280096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18232353.post-65469177494400789962007-11-28T22:26:00.000-07:002007-11-28T22:26:00.000-07:00I feel for you, there. I'm completely paranoid ab...I feel for you, there. I'm completely paranoid about taking care of dental issues. A stith in time saves nine seems to apply here. It's not just the money, but the cumulative pain and inconvenience. I hope you hit upon the best possible solution.phlegmfatalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08636803080525003892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18232353.post-50351714520150540212007-11-28T19:14:00.000-07:002007-11-28T19:14:00.000-07:00Go for the Miata...........Go for the Miata...........Dan Stackenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09035220766185836543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18232353.post-34473764767336304022007-11-28T15:27:00.000-07:002007-11-28T15:27:00.000-07:00Bless your heart Buck...that don't sound too fun.I...Bless your heart Buck...that don't sound too fun.<BR/><BR/>I've been blessed with good teeth, at least up to this point. As a matter of fact, I had two teeth filled prior to entering the service in '64 and they have never needed replacing. I had two more filled about 2 years ago!<BR/><BR/>My wife is currently wearing braces and will soon have some more gum surgery. She hasn't been as blessed.<BR/><BR/>I'd get the best work done...they have to last you!fuzzbert_1999@yahoo.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08523386203834736598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18232353.post-75878272922992097282007-11-28T14:20:00.000-07:002007-11-28T14:20:00.000-07:00I'm sure my dad feels your pain on that one...he h...I'm sure my dad feels your pain on that one...he had to wear braces for quite a while as an adult to get his teeth back into whack. I'm just thankful my parents had the resources to get me and my sisters good orthodontal work when we were kids. Braces suck, but they suck at lot less when you've got them in grade school as opposed to when you're 50.<BR/><BR/>Primarily because when you're in grade school you don't have to pay for them.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10122811314990661743noreply@blogger.com