Now I'm waiting for the pain!

I had part 2 of the root canal this morning. I'm unfrozen now (mid-afternoon) and waiting for the pain to start.

I found out I'm among the 18% of people who have an extra root! Aren't I lucky? 

There still was a bit of infection in various canal pockets, but nothing like before, so everything is cleaned out and sealed up and I have a permanent filling in my crown. Fingers crossed I have no more problems. He did give me a prescription for another round of antibiotics if necessary, though I hope I don't have to fill it.

Today's cost? $977.00, on top of the $700+ the last time (of which I was reimbursed less than $300). I'll find out in the near future how much Great West will cover. It won't be even close to all of it, not by a long shot. 

So I'd better not need further treatment!

BTW, I received my dining chairs yesterday, a double order actually (their mistake), but that's for another post. Just let me state once again: never order anything from Titus Furniture. Especially not dining chairs.

Enough said for now!

Peace.

Amber Gold, my girlfriend's recent adoptee,
after her nail trim this weekend. I just got the pic!
 

Comments

John Bellen said…
That's pretty costly, all right. I don't suppose you could sell the extra nerve on Ebay... It may explain why you have the extra pain, though. Hopefully, this time will be different. They've filled the hole; that should help deaden the nerves in there.

Amber Gold looks pleased with life now that her claw-cutting is over, the sweetie.
Kea said…
Ha! I should have asked for it. :-D

There was enough pain just swiping my debit card....
Cat Lover said…
Ouch both ways Kim! You got nailed in the mouth and the wallet.
Glad to see Amber looking well!
Anonymous said…
Well, that is over! Yea! And, hopefully, no more pain.

Amber is a cutie pie!
Yikes. Here is hoping there is no pain. It's so expensive. I have to wait until next year for my crown.
Amber Gold is a cutie pie =)
Saku said…
Shit! There I said it...that is a ridiculous amount of money for what? Some time, a little scraping and some freezing and filling. Hence part of my rationale for hating dentists. Hope the pain doesn't catch up to you.

Sigh....I was so hoping the dining room chairs would arrive in good shape. At least Amber Gold is looking good.
I am sooo sorry you have to have all of this dental work done, but you silly woman you made me laugh when you said you are WAITING for the pain!!! I have an appointment at the dentist next week, (I am embarrassed to say it is slightly over a year since I have gone). My hygienist who I LOVED left........I am extremely fearful at the dentist, so I didn't go back. I think there may be something wrong with my crown so I called them and told them they may have to gas me lol
Kea said…
Yes, very true! I feel fine today, SO FAR, though so that's a good sign.
Kea said…
Isn't Amber a doll? OMG, I just want to smooch her!

Fingers crossed and knock on wood: I feel fine this morning!
Kea said…
Yeah, the average person's wage and benefits (if they're lucky enough to have benefits) just do not keep pace with the cost of living, let alone the cost of dental (or vet) care. We all should get a 300% increase in salary over about 10 years!
Kea said…
All that money for the extra root. Ha. I feel fine this morning, at least so far.

The dining chairs arrived in decent shape, that wasn't the issue. I'll do a post soon!
Kea said…
I have 30 Ativan pills from the resident-of-the-month, back at the end of September. I'll send them to you. :-D

Good luck!!!
SuziQCat said…
Wow what an expensive procedure...I think I'll go brush again! LOL Glad to hear that you are not in pain, and hope it stays away for you. Curious about the chair saga!
Hope they didn't charge you extra for the extra root! Amber gold is a cutie!
BeadedTail said…
I hope you got through all that without much pain after everything wore off. Glad it's over! They are expensive but one of those necessary evils I guess. Amber is a cutie pie!
Kea said…
Sadly, it has nothing to do with brushing, as my oral hygiene is extremely good!
Kea said…
Ha! It felt like they did!
Kea said…
So far, knock on wood, I'm pain-free! :-)
waves two ewe amber frum all oh uz in de land oh trout...sorree ya getted a trim bee for ya had a chance ta try yur clawz out on the awesum sofa ~~~~ ☺☺☺

N & D...hope yur mom ree manez pain free....thatz gotta hurt N takin med a sinz iz noe fun ~~~ ♥♥♥
meowmeowmans said…
Amber is a cutie pie! :)

So glad to hear the root canal stuff is over, Kim. Sorry it left you so much lighter in the pocket ... the price of dental care these days is horrific.