I hope that Ron's dental work is now over and he's recuperating comfortably.
Thanks!
Yes, I returned home about 15 minutes ago. It was far more intense today. The dentist was prepared and really did a great job anesthetizing the left side of my mouth, but something strange was afoot. Every tooth would not cooperate. One would be so numb I couldn't tell she was working on it. The next one in line would by hypersensitive. The result was that she gave me around 10 injections during the course of the two-hour procedure.
The "numbing" part of the anesthetic wore off toward the end...at least along the gumlines on the left side. My lip and cheek (all the way up to my left eyebrow) remain numb and immovable...as if injected with botox. I've taken an ibuprofen to ward off discomfort, but I feel "tingles" with achiness attached.
I'm hoping it's temporary and that the healing will begin commensurate with what was done last week.
For now...nappy poos and very, very soft foods (my tongue will have to do the chewing for at least a week).
I know it was for the best...that a solid foundation has now been established for the future. But I sure wish my mom was here (sniff).