another Monday, another dentist appointment


During my X-rays last week, an infection was found above a front tooth I had a root canal done on.

Several times last week in other appointments, I was asked about my upcoming tooth extraction. So I got my material ready to create an ex hockey persona ...


Anyhow - Dr Pink destroyed this dream.  He was able to remove the old root canal material and clean out most of the infection.  He cleaned up the tooth and refilled it and 2 hours later I was back to my normal.

Next appointment is Friday for the simulation.

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