#i really am terrified of the dentist...

[bitchapalooza]

Me: Boy am I glad to be infection free and off those antibiotics! I can't wait to fully enjoy my favorite drinks again—in moderation of course. Gotta keep it up with the water!

Mouth: Lmao what if I—

Mouth: *either gives me a dental abscess or a bad burn blister*

Me: Oh....

[wtfgaylittlezooid]

Scheduled my first dentist appointment in years HOUGH

[fissions-chips]

ahhhhhh

tooth hurty

[thethingything]

debating booking a dentist appointment with a private practice that's got really good reviews that keep mentioning the dentists being really understanding and gentle with patients that have anxiety.

I'm still not sure we can even handle an appointment but at the same time it feels like our wisdom teeth are getting increasingly painful and I'm scared something's gotten infected

[poorlittlevampire]

i have to be up early for an appt oopsie

[talesfromthebandgeekmafia]

Finally getting my wisdom teeth removed tomorrow, everyone wish me luck and pray that I don’t say anything too bad under the laughing gas

[dandyshucks-moving]

that F/O really CAN get you through the horrors huh !!

[vampirejuno]

*on the verge of tears* It has to be so over before we can be so back !!

[nofingjustaninchident]

jason grace general headcannons

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content: jason grace hcs

warnings: nothing!!

a/n: i’m back from the dead!!!! i know, i know that i just write for my boy, but trust im writing one of these for all of my boys. i just don’t know when im gonna post it. byeee

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He’s always losing his glasses, like 24/7. They just sleep in the nightstand and in the morning they’re not there anymore.

His love languages are acts of service and quality time, but he LOOOOVES physical touch.

He’s really good in english, but he has a little bit of trouble with maths (roman numbers and all)

He doesn’t understand gen-Z jokes

He has no clue on how to use a cellphone/computer/tv/anything technological

He loves to play football

He’s completely clueless about the people that have a crush on him. Like, he never ever notices.

He’s super romantic, but he’ll never ever admit it

He’s an ass guy. Prove me wrong.

He absolutely loves when you want to make cute hairstyles in his hair.

He’ll give you all of his hoodies

He smells like roses and sandalwood.

He wakes up at 4 am every day. The only days when he wakes up later is when he’s sleeping with his s/o

He’s a cuddler, and obviously the big spoon.

He’s not one to get into fights, but if someone says anything about his friends, he’ll kill that person.

He’s extremely loyal to his friends and family.

He’s super powerful, and, if he explores more of his powers, he’d discover that he can control the air in people’s lungs and he’d be terrifying.

He used to be very insecure with himself when he was younger, and that made him work out till he got all buff and hot and tall.

He loves laughing with Percy and Leo and just chilling together with his mates

He spends a lot of time with Frank helping him with all this praetor thing.

He and Reyna were never back to being close friends, and he got constantly sad over this.

He got constant anxiety crisis and panicked attacks

Sometimes he doesn’t realize how tall he is compared to other people like Nico, so it’s super fun to watch him smirking when he doesn’t want Nico to get something and he just puts it in a higher spot.

He’s the biggest Solangelo shipper in the whole damn camp.

He’s the president of the ‘Protect Nico Di-Angelo’ club.

He loves loves LOVES kids, and he’d be the best dad ever.

He loves when Percy calls him to go to Sally’s house, cause he can play with Estelle.

He hates when any of his friends get mistreated.

He doesn’t have much personal stuff in the Zeus cabin, but he does have a plushie, and it’s a little eagle that he named Sparkles.

He’s not much of a crier now, but he did cry a lot when he was a kid.

He loves sleepovers.

He’s a great cook, since Leo taught him.

He loves baking cakes for his friends and family

His favorite dessert is brownies, especially when it has that crunchy part in it.

He’s absolutely terrified of dentists.

He’s also a little claustrophobic.

He loves having an arm around you whenever you’re talking.

He’s not super jealous, but he’s a little insecure with some stuff or people.

He’s the softest boy of all. Literally the cutest ever.

[strljaem]

“i want my wisdom tooth back”

“ah wah ma wizum toof bah”

It was early Saturday morning, and I was sweating buckets in the passenger seat of Jaemin's car. Jaemin glanced at me as we stopped at a red light, his hand finding mine. "It's gonna be fine," he said, squeezing my hand gently. "You're just having your wisdom teeth out, it's not like they're removing your actual wisdom."

I didn't laugh at his joke, which probably scared him a little, but I was too nervous to even smile. I was about to have two wisdom teeth pulled, and the thought of sharp objects in my mouth was not my idea of a fun weekend. Jaemin drove on, his soothing voice trying to calm me down with stories about the latest drama in his gaming guild. I think he even mentioned something about his cat getting stuck in a shoebox, but I was too focused on the upcoming appointment to really pay attention.

The dentist's office was everything you'd expect: sterile, white, and full of equipment that looked like medieval torture devices. Jaemin led me to the front counter, where a cheerful nurse with glasses perched on her nose asked for my name. I squeaked out my name, and she nodded, telling us to take a seat and wait for my name to be called.

I sat down on a hard plastic chair, clutching Jaemin's hand like it was my only lifeline. He caressed my fingers and smiled at me, his grin warm and reassuring. "You're doing great," he said. "Just remember to breathe. In through the nose, out through the mouth."

It wasn't long before the doctor called my name. Jaemin and I stood up together, and he wrapped his arm around my shoulders as we walked into the treatment room. The doctor was a tall man with a big smile. He looked at Jaemin and then at me. "Is he your boyfriend?" he asked, grinning.

"Yes," I replied, my voice trembling.

The doctor chuckled and gestured for me to sit in the dentist's chair. "Don't worry, you're in good hands," he said, motioning for me to lean back. The nurse came in, and they began to prepare for the procedure. There was some kind of mask, a lot of beeping equipment, and a tray full of shiny, terrifying tools. I was having second thoughts about this whole thing, but Jaemin was standing right beside me, holding my hand and rubbing small circles on the back of it with his thumb.

The doctor adjusted the mask over my nose and mouth and said, "This is just laughing gas. You'll be asleep for a bit, and when you wake up, it'll all be over." I nodded, trying to stay calm as the gas started to take effect. Jaemin pulled out his phone and started recording, which, looking back, was a little mean, but hey, it's not every day you get to see your significant other on laughing gas.

Everything started to get a little fuzzy, and the last thing I saw before I fell asleep was Jaemin's reassuring smile.

I don't know how long I was out, but when I woke up, I felt like I was on a cloud made of cotton candy. Jaemin was still there, holding my hand and watching me with a smirk on his face. I tried to sit up, but the room spun, and I fell back into the chair.

"Where am I?" I asked, my voice all slurred and groggy.

Jaemin chuckled. "You're at the dentist. You just had your wisdom teeth out, remember?"

I blinked at him, my eyes heavy and unfocused. "You're so handsome," I said, my voice dreamy and totally without a filter.

The doctor and nurse laughed, and Jaemin just shook his head, his cheeks turning a little red. "Thanks," he said, helping me to sit up carefully. "Let's get you to the car, sleepyhead."

He walked me out to the parking lot, his arm around my waist to keep me steady. I was still in a daze, but at least I had my handsome boyfriend to guide me. He helped me into the car, buckled my seatbelt, and gave me a kiss on the forehead.

"See? That wasn't so bad," he said as he started the car.

I groaned, my mouth feeling like it was stuffed with cotton balls. "I need a smoothie," I mumbled.

Jaemin grinned. "Smoothie it is," he said, and off we went, my wisdom teeth somewhere in a biohazard bag, but my heart firmly in the hands of the sweetest boyfriend ever.

Jaemin drove carefully out of the parking lot, glancing over at me every few moments to make sure I wasn't about to topple over. My head was lolling a bit, and my cheeks were swollen like a chipmunk's. The gauze in my mouth felt weird, and my brain was still foggy from the anesthesia.

As we turned onto the main road, I suddenly had a thought. It seemed important, like one of those random ideas that feels like a breakthrough even though it's completely silly. I turned to Jaemin, my words garbled and slow because of the gauze.

"I want my wisdom tooth back," I mumbled, trying to sound serious, but it came out more like, "Ah wah ma wizum toof bah."

Jaemin looked at me, puzzled at first, then he burst out laughing. "What?" he asked, shaking his head. "What are you going to do with your wisdom tooth?"

I tried to explain, but the gauze and the anesthetic made everything difficult. "I... I just want it... you know, like a trophy," I slurred, feeling oddly proud of the idea.

Jaemin was still laughing, his eyes crinkled at the corners. "I'm pretty sure the dentist keeps those," he said, patting my shoulder. "Trust me, you don't want it back."

I groaned, feeling a bit disappointed. "But... but... it's mine," I insisted, though it sounded more like, "Bah... bah... izz mine."

Jaemin just laughed harder, his hand squeezing my shoulder as he drove. "We'll get you a nice smoothie, how about that? It's way better than a bloody tooth."

I grumbled something unintelligible, but even in my dazed state, I could tell his laughter was infectious. The rest of the drive was filled with Jaemin chuckling at my silly, half-conscious remarks about reclaiming my wisdom tooth, while I occasionally moaned in exaggerated despair.

In the end, I might not have gotten my tooth back, but I definitely got the best care and a whole lot of laughter from the sweetest guy I knew. Maybe I'd settle for a smoothie and some ice cream, as long as Jaemin was there to share them with me.

[outsidersheadcanons]

Could you possibly do how the greasers act at the doctor, like if they get scared or not, which ones get scared, what they’re scared of (this is probably weird but so am I so…)

Sure :D (Dw this is nowhere near the weirdest asks I've ever gotten)

Ponyboy

So let's start with the little hater. I feel like he kinda beefs w/ his doctor for no reason 😭 (actually. there is a reason. he tells him to stop smoking and it pisses him off 💀) But he behaves pretty well. Most of the time. He only crashes out if he needs a shot or smth 💀 (and ofc he's not going back there AT ALL unless Soda and/or Darry go too)

Sodapop

He gets a little nervous, but only because he's a tiny bit of a hypochondriac (me too). But he LOVES the doctor/dentist for the cute nurses who tell him how handsome he is 💀

Darry

Acts normally ig? He kinda neglects himself so he gets lectured sometimes about getting more sleep and drinking enough water 😭 Darry's not scared of anything, but he def doesn't like getting his blood drawn (same)

Two-bit

Also gets told by the nurses that he's handsome (which he appreciates a lot). But he's also the kinda guy to get caught touching the equipment if he's waiting in the room alone for more than 10 mins 💀

Steve

Gets dragged like. whenever his father remembers which is rarely 💀 if he's getting any kind of medical intervention it's in the ER (and he's a handful). CRASHES THE HELL OUT if he needs any kind of shot (and is dramatic as hell about it). also TERRIFIED of the dentist. (I'm evil for that sorry 😭)

Dally

You saw how he acted in the hospital 😭 but at the same time. most of the doctors he's seen in his life have literally been tough jail doctors so. he doesn't ALWAYS misbehave. But like Two he's definitely been caught opening the drawers and shit 💀

Johnny

This kid's so neglected man :( the closest thing he really gets to a doctor's visit are school nurse visits and the ER when he's really sick/injured. But he behaves himself very well (him and the school nurse are pretty close. She knows he doesn't get the best sleep at night so she always lets him take a nap during the day in her office if he needs it). I would say he's kind of scared of the hospital, just bc he doesn't really like being away from the neighborhood :(

[sleepboysummer]

need more insane girl characters in musicals im talking full terrifying horror murderer. i am SICK of 'insane girls' in media just being kind of unhinged. i want to see girls screaming and killing people and covered in blood. i mean guys get jd and sweeney and javert and basically all of assassins and jekyll and hyde and the dentist and judge frollo and etc...

carrie from carrie

margaret from carrie

mrs lovett from sweeney todd

cheryl from evil dead the musical

the narrator from murder ballad (only at the end though)

the leading player from pippin? (gender neutral but played by a girl in the revival. +leading player only kinda fits what im going for but. ive seen it done really well where the insane part is set up and hinted to early on)

but ik there are definitely more... please give me more.......

[mj-iza-writer]

I'm getting braces in about a month and, as I'm nervous, it gave me some whump inspiration. Imagine Whumpee needing braces but being terrified of the dentist/procedure/ the pain/ how many years they need them for and Caretaker trying to keep them calm and distracted through the procedure by holding their hand, helping them choose the rubber tie colour etc. Also, if you don't mind, could you write it to have both Caretaker and whumpee female please? I can never find any female whumpee/Caretaker. Thanks!

I've never had braces, but I've had a lot if dental work done and it sucks. I wish you luck with the braces. I hope you enjoy the story. -MJ

"Whumpee we have about an hour before we go to the dentist. Would you like a little CBD oil to help with your nerves", Caretaker watched as Whumpee's hands shook.

"N-no thanks ma'am. I-I'm okay", Whumpee tried to hide her hands in her pocket.

"It's okay to be nervous", Caretaker reminded, "it's an unknown new thing that you are going to do. You can be brave and still have a little help with a calmer."

Whumpee nodded, "I-I know, I just want to know what's going on around me. I don't want to relax, even for a second."

"You know I'll be in the room with you right. I won't let anyone hurt you my dear. I won't leave you, not even for a second", Caretaker gently rubbed Whumpee's shoulder.

"What if they don't let you?", Whumpee's lip quivered.

"They better let me", Caretaker grins, "I've already talked with your dentist. They know that I am to stay with you. They are completely alright with me being in there for you."

Whumpee smiles weakly, "I still think I want to go without the oil. If that's okay?"

"We can do this however you like. It is perfectly fine if you don't want oil, but remember, if you change your mind and want it later, it may not have the same effect."

Whumpee nodded, "if it's up to me... can we just not go? I'm okay with my teeth like this."

Caretaker gently giggled, "you've gone through so much dental work already. It wouldn't make sense to stop short now. Future, you will really appreciate this."

Whumpee sighed sadly, "they better."

"Alright, we still have a few minutes before we go", Caretaker patted Whumpee's shoulder, "go ahead and get yourself together."

The car ride was quiet.

Caretaker hummed quietly to the songs on the radio.

Under normal circumstances, Whumpee would have joined in, but Whumpee quietly starred out the window.

"Alright and we are here", Caretaker parked.

"I think I'm going to be sick", Whumpee grumbled.

"Just take some deep breaths for me", Caretaker reminded them, "I'm right here with you."

Whumpee gulped as they looked at Caretaker. Tears started to come to her eyes.

"Whumpee, I promise, everything is alright", Caretaker reached for Whumpee's shaking hands, "take a deep breath."

Whumpee nodded and tried to breathe. They could only muster a shallow, shaky breath.

"Alright, let's go in", Caretaker spoke gently.

Whumpee sat in the dentist chair.

Caretaker and the dentist were talking to each other at the door. Whumpee could hear some of the conversation, but they were too nervous to pay attention.

"Alright, Whumpee, are you ready to get started?", the dentist finally sat down.

"No, not really", Whumpee smiles weakly, "I'd make a run for it if I knew Caretaker wouldn't chase me down and drag me back here."

Caretaker came around and sat on the other side of Whumpee. They smiled when Whumpee reached for their hand. "I'm right here, I promise", Caretaker whispers.

"Well, we don't want you running. Especially when we get started. Now I'm going to talk you through everything. Caretaker already knows aftercare for you. So when you're done, you're done. Caretaker will just need to schedule your follow up in a few months", the dentist pulled out a kit, "now the big question. What color would you like for your first round?"

Whumpee looked at them questioningly, "color?"

"Yes, we have these bands here that go on the brackets. You can choose any of these colors here", the dentist picked up a few, "how about you and Caretaker decide. I have to check on a patient and I'll be right back."

Whumpee took a quick glance at the color options before the dentist walked out.

"Which ones do you like?", Caretaker whispers.

"I'm kind of tempted to say pink, but I don't know", Whumpee sighs, "I didn't know I got to pick the color. That's kind of cool."

"Yeah? Pink would be a cool color", Caretaker nods, "you're going to do great. I promise."

Whumpee whimpered a little as the dentist looked over their teeth. They then placed guards to keep Whumpee's mouth open.

"That way you won't bite me", they joked, "and Caretaker promised not to bite me as well. So, hopefully, she keeps her word."

Whumpee giggled a little and looked at Caretaker.

Caretaker smiled and bit her teeth together playfully.

"Alright, and here we go. We are going to start with a cleaning. Then we will start placing the brackets", the dentist got situated, "you're an old champ at these cleanings, so this will be so easy."

Whumpee couldn't help but groan as their teeth received the brackets and wires.

"Are you groaning because of discomfort, or does something hurt?", Caretaker asked worriedly.

"Dishumfert", Whumpee struggled, "Eh, donet lek dis."

"We are almost done", the dentist promised, "I just have to add the color. What did you choose?"

"Penk", Whumpee struggles more.

"She would like pink", Caretaker repeats and squeezes Whumpee's hand, "any pain yet?"

"Nuh", Whumpee watches them, then looks at the dentist.

"You won't feel any pain right away, but discomfort will settle in pretty soon as your lips will have to get use to the braces. You will be in pain within a few hours, and that may last for a few days. I will have to make adjustments, so you'll get rather sick of coming in to see me. It is all worth it in the end though, I promise."

Whumpee looked at Caretaker worriedly.

"Caretaker has been given a script for pain meds to help you settle in. She also has your care instructions. You'll want to eat soft foods to start. Caretaker knows all of this though", the dentist pulled Whumpee's lips around, "alright Whumpee, you have braces now."

Whumpee was sat up slowly. "All done?" Whumpee looks at them wide-eyed after the mouth guards were removed.

"Yes, all done. You did tremendous", the dentist chuckles as Whumpee's lips struggle to lay flat, "do you want to see?"

"Yes please", Whumpee takes an offered mirror and smiles big.

"They look so good", Caretaker sees the worry in Whumpee's eyes, "you did such a good job."

"At least they're pink", Whumpee sighs, "that's a bright side."

"Yes, definitely a good choice", Caretaker smiles comfortingly, "are you ready to head home?"

The dentist grins as they stand, "you did an amazing job today. I'm very proud of you for taking this next step for your health."

"Thankyou", Whumpee tries to smile, "my lips don't like these things."

"I know, but they'll get use to it", the dentist reaches for a bag, "a small goody bag for you."

Whumpee takes it and looks inside, "thankyou."

Caretaker carries a bowl of soup out to Whumpee.

"I'm sure you're hungry. This will be gentle for your sore mouth", Caretaker sighs at the sight of Whumpee.

Whumpee sits at the table with her mouth opened wide.

"I don't like this", Whumpee rubs their cheek in discomfort.. "it hurts. Why does it hurt?"

"It will hurt. They say at least the first few days. Your pain is understandable. In a few days, your mouth should be use to it, and you'll be a little more comfortable."

"Until it has to be tightened", Whumpee sniffled, "why did I agree to this? I was okay with them being messed up."

"Whumpee, it wasn't just about them being cricked. Your jaw structure was suffering because of how bad your teeth were", Caretaker sighed when they saw Whumpee wipe their eyes and puff their quivering lip out pass the brackets, "Whumpee, you either have to go through this discomfort now. You are young enough where this problem may be fixed by the braces. Or, you can wait until you are in so much discomfort and you can't even eat. You'll need jaw surgery. You'll have your jaw wired shut and have to survive on liquids for a while. How does that sound?"

Whumpee thought quietly for a few moments.

"I can't believe you're even considering that", Caretaker finally set the bowl in front of Whumpee.

"No... just if that happens... you... you will still take care of me right?", Whumpee whispers, "the dentist said the braces may not solve all of the problems."

Caretaker paused when they realized.

"Whumpee, I will always take care of you. I promise. I'm here to stay", Caretaker promised as they hugged Whumpee's head against their stomach, "I'm not leaving you."

Whumpee burried their head into Caretaker and sobbed. Their arms wrapped around Caretaker.

"It's alright. I didn't know that was a fear you had", Caretaker patted Whumpee's head lovingly, "no, I'm not leaving you. You're my Whumpee now."

After a few more minutes Whumpee looked up. Their cheeks red and wet from their tears.

"Here let's clean you up a little, then you can try to eat some of the soup. I'll give you some medicine as well to help with pain."

"I'm sorry, I-I got your shirt wet", Whumpee looked at them shamefully.

"That's alright, tears never hurt me before. Plus, that's not the only bodily fluid you've gotten on me", Caretaker smiled as they wiped Whumpee's face off, "everything is okay", she whispers, "I promise."

Whumpee looked at her sadly for a moment before smiling weakly.

Whumpee whispers, "if I'm able to stay with you, then everything will be okay."

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[h20]

if anyone is able to help a traumatized disabled system… another one of my teeth just broke in my mouth. my appointment for xrays isn’t until nov 7th, until then i don’t even know what I’m working with for a treatment plan; there’s a lot of pain and pressure in my jaw, I’ve had a very limited diet due to my 1st broken tooth (+ having gastroparesis on top of that) & i really am not doing well emotionally / physically because of it. if anyone could please help me raise $60 so I can afford nutrition replacement shakes & a thc vape, you really would be helping me getting through the days until my appointment early next month so much. i have a lot of trauma around dentists and dental procedures in the past and this is truly so terrifying. it really sucks to go through halloween times while not being able to eat anything lol. thank you all for putting up with me, i have nowhere else to turn for this ;; 🤍

p | c | v

[whumpfish]

Extractions! (Tooth vs. Nail)

I've been wanting to do this one for a long time, for all you torture fans out there...

So I metabolize lidocaine like a motherfucker, and any time I get a local, I always have to get a second one halfway through whatever is being done. For the most part, doctors and dentists listen to me when I say this... for the most part.

Tooth

(The oral surgeon did not give me my second shot when I asked for it.)

1. Any fillings you have will collapse under the pressure of an extraction, even a medicated one. (I'm not sure if this is true for metal ones; all of mine are plaster.) It produces a half-crunch, half-thunk sound that reverberates in that half of your skull and sounds absolutely terrifying.

2. The pain of an unmedicated extraction is acute and radiating at the same time. The acute part feels more like having a stiletto stabbed upward into that space than a tooth taken out in a downward motion.

2a. In maxillary extractions, the stab goes straight up, and depending on the location of the tooth, that stab can feel pointed anywhere from your eyeball (frontmost) to right into your brain (rear).

2b. Mandibular extractions* stab downward from the chin (frontmost) to the hinge of your jaw and straight down your throat (rear).

3. The radiating part spreads like a flower blooming, from a concentrated central point outward in a rolling movement.

4. Your ears might pop like an airplane taking off as that blooming pain reaches the hinge of your jaw. Sometimes only in the one ear.

Nail

(I have been doing minor self-surgery** for years because I am genetically predisposed to ingrown nails, and if I don't catch it in time, they grow straight down and I have to extract them to be able to trim them. If I really don't catch it in time, they grow straight down and then curl backward, and I have to get an actual surgeon involved.)

1. Self-surgery, split off edge of nail, 0 to 1/2" down and backward: You have to wiggle these in a sawing/rocking motion back and forth in order to get that tiny bit of root to let go, and when you "saw" backward it feels more like a steak knife than a butter knife, this time moving with the direction of the nail. Then it reverses when you actually yank.

1a. The yank hurts more than the sawing, sharp like a stab from a steak knife instead of one being pushed in slowly.

1b. You will get the best whump out of a whumper splitting off the edges of the nail and doing this and then yanking the middle part

2. Medicated: Locals in the toe/finger area hurt like a bitch. They're sharp and needling like a stiletto to a paper cut, then if someone tried to pry that cut open. At the same time, they feel hot, almost burning. (Hotter than anesthetic being pushed through an IV, if you're familiar with that sensation.) And there are so many nerves involved that just the first round of locals takes 3-4 shots.

3. Unmedicated, grown down and backward, 1/2" to 3/4": The last time I went in, my surgeon said "given the amount of times I have to shoot you up, you'll probably hurt less if I just yank." (She was right.) This sumbitch goes in both directions, down/back from where the root is, then forward. The down/back is a stabbing pain. The forward is like somebody trying to pry open that papercut, a sensation probably caused by the fact that you are in fact messing with something stuck in a very small cut in the skin, in my case the cut was just caused by the nail that has now been removed.

4. If it is a toenail extraction, you are going to bleed significantly more than teeth or fingernails, because your body has to work harder pushing blood up through your leg veins than it does pushing it down into your shoe. Especially when you take a step. Ibuprofen makes this worse. If you take ibuprofen at all that day, expect your shoe to fill up when you take a step. (Mine did, scaring the tar out of everyone present, including me.)

Pain Intensity Verdict:

Teeth > Nails. By a LOT.

Happy yanking!!

*Because of nerve fuckery, dentists using the sonic cleaning tool despite my warnings results in a pain on the level of extractions, and the sensations described here are based on my experience with that.

**This never fails to horrify my friends. They'll see what I'm fixing to work on and say, "Oh ouch, that's bad, go to the doctor," and I'm just like "nah, just get me isopropyl alcohol and some office supplies, I got this."

[sunflower-kisses]

Finally, after 2 reschedules, i have my consultation for my wisdom teeth this evening.

Part of me is beyond ready to have this done and over with. But a much larger part of me is terrified. It's not even the healing process really that has me scared. I mean, it is but it isn't. I'm not too worried about the pain. But I am worried about how my stage 9 clinger 2 year old will handle it. She's next to me or in my lap at all times. I'm not sure how she'll handle having to rely on David for mostly everything for a few days.

I'm also worried about being put under. I've never had to experience it before.

Thankfully, my best friend offered to come stay with us and help. Which really just means she'd probably pick me up from the dentist and help for a day. That makes me feel a lot better. But I'm just nervous over all.