I’m sorry things didn’t go as well as you’d hoped, @FlyingDumbo123. I think I mentioned here before I had two amazing dentists and both retired.
With the latest - initially, I/we stuck with the replacement dentist, even though I didn’t feel great about her. Then one day when Mom was in the hospital during a particularly difficult period (broken hip, pain, delerium), one of my fillings fell out. She never responded to my calls or texts. I waited a bit, and texted again. What I got back was a terse tirade saying how busy she was. Done! I/we never went back (whole family).
Meanwhile I’d meandered into a store one day and noticed a newer dental office next door. I went in to meet the staff and liked them very much. Made an appt with the dentist for a cleaning, and needless to say, we’ve all been going there ever since! And they’re great there! So glad we made the move. I hope you can shop around to find someone you’re comfortable with. Read reviews online. I chose my husband’s surgeon for his recent surgery based on reviews that said he really listened, which was important to us. Can you tell us exactly what it is you want in an ideal dentist? I’m not clear from your post, if you don’t mind sharing. Maybe we can help you think it through. Also if you know any dental professionals (dental assistants or hygienists), maybe ask their opinions. There is probably a local forum where you can also ask questions like that. Just be able to identify what qualities it is you are looking for in a new dentist and their staff. I think the initial vibe is important, but it also may take a little time for someone new to get to know what your specific needs are. I guess the key is whether they are willing go work with you on it. Sometimes you can tell right away whether you like someone or not, for sure. At any rate
I know how tough a thing this is for you.
DD had a cute pt this week. He whispered to her, “Come here”. Then he tried to hand her a $100 dollar bill, saying she’d been so nice to him, he wanted to thank her. She said she was very appreciative of the sentiment, but that she couldn’t take it, and he was disappointed, but understood. It made her day, though, just that he cared that much to say thank you for the work she’d done with him. She also had an ethical dilemma which was interesting for her to put into practice since she’s taking an graduate ethics in healthcare class now. We talked it through. It’s been fun watching her grow professionally.
Taz, sorry about Anthony. That’s tough. Over the years DS used to want to play football or basketball with his friends, but I’d heard of so many injuries in those sports from friends and coworkers that we always told him he could if he really wanted to, but that the likelihood was high he was going to wind up injured and missing baseball, which was by far his main sport. It’s hard because it is good for them to do different sports, it uses different muscle sets and develops different skills, etc. But so many injuries. DS had enough injuries with baseball itself. So he stuck with just that. Now he golfs. At any rate, keeping him in my prayers for a smooth surgery and fast and safe recovery.
B&B, sorry to hear about your back pain. Do you think it was from the move? I hope it starts to feel better soon.
I hope Kirby made it in time to see and say goodbye to her loved one.
Snowysmom, I also agree that you should take your time. This realtor is just getting started! There are so many nice places out there, I’m confident you will find one you love, in a location that works for you, and price you can afford, etc. I can agree that staying in the house would be hard with all the work a house needs and snow removal and landscaping, not to mention repairs and all that. I think the same thing myself/us (planning for all scenarios). DH and I already have a community picked out, if we can afford it (prices are getting crazy, aren’t they?) and if we decide to go, whether it’s one of us or both of us, in retirement. We’ve had our eyes on it for years now, but there are also things about our house that make us say that there are pros about staying here, as well. So things we are giving thoughts to this ourselves, too. Don’t apologize for talking it through, here! We’re all with you on this journey.
Hey Easyas!
Hope you’re having a productive trip!!
This afternoon we grocery shopped, so tonight we pulled out some meatballs and sausages that we’d frozen and threw them in a sauce and made spaghetti while we put things away, with garlic pita bread, which was delish. DH traded me a meatball for a sausage, as we only had enough for one meatball and one sausage each (for four of us). I don’t really like sausages and he loves them, so it worked out. And I only was able to eat one meatball anyway, so I put it away for later. Last night we used a gift card we’d gotten for Christmas at Longhorn, just DH and I, and it was nice. Always a good meal there. I took half home. It‘ll be a work weekend for me coming up. (And now I have food to bring!) I wound up talking to the dog’s foster the other day for quite a while. We both agree on the issues and it probably isn’t going to be the dog for us. I am ok with it. An old friend of mine passed away this week so I was a little sad about that, and said a lot of prayers.
Have a good rest of the week and weekend, everyone! I’ll be reading along even if I can’t respond too much!
to all Quackers this morning indeed, dear Pea, including always, YOU! 
Snowysmom. Breathe, try to be still, and know you are never, ever alone! We all care and love you, too! I also believe you will find the right place. Your heart will know.
I could feel the pressure of his pushing my teeth with the scaler. It wasn't painful just absolutely not going to work for me TMJ-wise! No way. Dr. M, my wonderful old dentist, was so very gentle. I sincerely never felt much of anything, plus he was very quick! Old-fashioned extra kind care! Dr. E. definitely was willing and tried which, of course, I appreciated 
. We just got a notice at work that our dental coverage is changing in July to a new carrier. As soon as I saw what it was, I was instantly in a bad mood. My dentist doesn't take it and not too many dentist in my area take it. I work for a major children's hospital and they have always had excellent insurance for their employees, now they are switching to a crappy dental carrier.
, yearly check-up. Hoping they can figure out what could be wrong with his ears, he's constantly shaking his head so I know his ears are bothering him but it's not an ear infection, most likely allergies.
