I got into a new dentist yesterday and he seemed very likeable. I told him I knew it was wrong but I hadn't been to a dentist since moving to Austin because the first one I tried upset me. He said that is common and the important thing is to get me back on the path to good dental health. I got a comfortable vibe from him like my old dentist back in Aggieland that I didn't mind going to!

So, he says one tooth definitely needs a root canal but given that I have already had one done improperly he wants an endodontist to do it. He showed me the other reason is I have funky roots (they curve and hook) and he thinks a specialist is a better fit for the job. He also thinks this is why the first dentist who did mine 10 years ago didn't get it right. So I am waiting to get into the specialist for the new root canal and to finally evaluate my old one. In the mean time he gave me antibiotics to calm the infection and vicodin for the pain. I hate taking vicodin but I did take some before bed so I wouldn't stay up all night. I will stick to ibuprofen during the day since vicodin tends to upset my tummy.

I really hate teeth issues!