Root canals will do that to you.
I have discovered the pain management techniques which were completely usesless for childbirth work pretty well for dental procedures. I was calm, relaxed, and focused on Miles Davis playing on the Muzak, all but ignoring the sound of the drill right there in my face. But then my back starting hurting from the odd angle of the chair and my jaw started hurting from having my mouth open in the same position for 45 minutes and Miles Davis was replaced by Elton John singing "Someone Save My Life Tonight." That's when I started wondering why I was doing this.
Anyway, it's over for now, but I have to go back on Monday.
So don't be expecting too much from me.
Posted by judy5cents
at 10:12 AM EDT
Updated: Tuesday, 24 May 2005 10:41 AM EDT