Sorry, had to brag. During Open Season '07, I finally took the plunge and signed up for the supplemental dental & vision. Today was my first check up/cleaning in about four years. Very little build up on my teeth, xrays were clear, and NO CAVITIES. I swear that Sonicare Toothbrush, daily flossing, and Act rinse are the secret. Best of all---I didn't have to pay a cent. No copay. Nada. And my dentist is awesome (doesn't try to hit you up for bleaching, etc).

Welcome good news after a spate of expensive, bad luck last week (new computer, new water heater, and some new plumbing). I almost canceled my dentist appt because I was afraid of what she'd find. If the promise of leaving work early hadn't figured in, I would have put off the appt. Now that I'm officially "in limbo" at work, any time out of the office is WONDERFUL. Hopefully, my luck is changing for the better and things will get back on track at work, too.