Never thought retirement would be like this

NancyNGA said:
Dentist appointment this morning for cleaning. They took X-rays. Last time was 3 years ago. Dentist is sitting behind me, hygienist brings in the X-rays, and I hear dentist say...

"Oh Lord! ... mumble, mumble, mumble..." (not a good sign:rolleyes:)

"Come back here and take a look, Nancy!" Then he looks in my mouth and says,

"Oh boy!...(long pause)"

I called him on that language both times, and he said, "Sorry, they did teach us in dental school to keep it to ourselves, but..."

He found problems with the remaining bridge. I hate what bridges do to your teeth. He said if I wanted another implant to call the surgeon ASAP! Don't put it off! We will call for you, if you like! Finally I said, maybe we should just call an ambulance. :rolleyes:

He is a good dentist, but he gets a little over-dramatic sometimes. He loves his job. You can tell. I like that.
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Your dentist reminds me of the old auto mechanics! "get under the hood and sell, sell, sell!!!"

Good luck!!!
 

The main reason for all the dental work lately is that I grind my teeth at night while sleeping. I didn't always do this. It has caused extra stress on the two bridges I had. Dentist says I should get a custom made plastic thing to stick in my mouth at night. That doesn't really solve the problem, it only protects your teeth from damage. The surgeon says he grinds his teeth too. Both say you can *never* learn to stop.

When someone says "never" it makes me even more determined. Something like this while sleeping may be my next strategy. [Not me in picture, obviously].

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At least it would make it impossible to drool at night.:grin:

I have unlearned other bad habits, before. I'm gonna solve this.

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How about trying one of those mouth guards that football players wear? When my son played high school football we bought one and you put it in boiling water to soften and after it cools a little bit you fit it in your mouth and then release. Might take some getting use to sleeping at night but also might save some money on dental bills! And I am like you....don't tell me I cannot do something! Makes me more determined to prove them wrong! I am a stubborn cus!
 
maggiemae said:
How about trying one of those mouth guards that football players wear? When my son played high school football we bought one and you put it in boiling water to soften and after it cools a little bit you fit it in your mouth and then release. Might take some getting use to sleeping at night but also might save some money on dental bills! And I am like you....don't tell me I cannot do something! Makes me more determined to prove them wrong! I am a stubborn cus!
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maggiemae, I tried those. That is basically what the dentist wants me to use, only custom fit :rolleyes:. I don't think custom fit would help. Yes, they keep you from wearing down your teeth, but they don't stop you from clenching them. If you clench your teeth all night it can cause jaw problems. So those are fine for the short term. But I really want to stop it. I'm still thinking I can do this eventually. Maybe hypnotism? :) Nope, don't think it would work on me.

If you lived here, I'd be glad to do your steps. (Wait a minute, how many steps do you have? ;)) With me, getting started is the hard part. I tend to be less inclined to do something when I'm only doing it for myself. I just say, who cares? I don't? Ha!
 
Nancy, when you get older and clench your teeth a lot, it can cause your teeth to loosen. A retainer can stabilize them while you sleep. I don't know if they can be used with a bridge.
 
Meanderer said:
Nancy, when you get older and clench your teeth a lot, it can cause your teeth to loosen. A retainer can stabilize them while you sleep. I don't know if they can be used with a bridge.
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Oh dear! Now I'm even more determined to stop this. The last bridge will be history before Christmas. Just depends on what I want to replace it with.

I was lucky to inherit pretty good looking teeth. I've spent way too much money on them. My mother would turn over in her grave if she knew. But I'd rather spend money on that, than on new cars. That's how I rationalize it, anyway. ;)

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I use a drugstore nightguard (the brand is Doctor's) that costs about $15. It super easy to custom fit by using the recommended steps. I get a new one every 6 months or so.

A few years ago a dentist tried to fit me for a custom nightguard but because I have a strong gag reflex, I wasn't able to stand the process of the stuff they put in your mouth. This drugstore version has worked very well.
 
Meanderer, I do have a sweet tooth! Hopefully it's the one the dentist says I should have pulled.:)

Bluebreezes, I've tried those OTC nightguards. When I use them I will subconsiously attack those suckers, like some wild animal trying to bite them in half. It even wakes me up.

The newer custom night guards are supposed to make just your front teeth touch, not the back ones. They claim that keeps you from clenching. That makes some sense, but will it break the habit? A sock would be better and cheaper, and you don't need to worry about losing the mate in the dryer.;)

I'm going to try a magnesium supplement and see if that helps. I also get cramps---legs, feet, hands---sometimes.

Good grief!!! It sounds like I'm totally falling apart, but in the grand scheme of things this is nothing. Funny thing is, I may not even be doing it anymore.:rolleyes: I can't even tell, and the cat won't say. I do notice she is usually gone when I wake up. Poor cat.

Finally, I think this may be the real solution, and it's actually cheaper than a custom guard. :giggle:
(TMJ = jaw problems)

 
Meanderer said:
Congratulations, Nancy!
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Meanderer, after thinking long and hard, for making such a lovely post this morning, I've decided to send you a free goat in appreciation, along with a bushel of walnuts. His name is Bully, I mean, Rusty. Notice his exquisite coat patterns and unique, but elegant, dive bomber ears. He is my favorite.:rolleyes:

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You may have to modify your split rail fence as such.

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You will also need a small snow enclosure. They can be made with used pallets.

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Let me know when you are ready for him. :giggle:
 
maggiemae said:
What an end to a game! My husband and son were there. I'm sure they will be in a fowl mood when they get home! They are BIG Georgia fans, with season tickets!
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Maggiemae, if you are reading this, did they go to the Georgia game yesterday? I bet you've heard about it, either way. Georgia lost the HOMECOMING DAY game to Vanderbilt. I can't ever remember losing to Vanderbilt. There is talk of lynch mobs concerning the new coach. He hasn't even been here a year yet. His name is Kirby Smart. Evidently he wasn't so smart.;) It's all above my pay grade.
 
Out to the lake this afternoon. May have a problem. Last two trips, exact same thing happened:

Water was not running. Breaker to pump didn't look like it was tripped, but I flipped it OFF/ON anyway, and water started running. Power had not gone off, at least not long enough to trip the digital clocks. Looks like it might be pump trouble??? Ugh!

Left two extra 5 gallon buckets of water for the goats. I'll either have to stay out there long enough to witness it happening, or else call the well man and trust him. I'll give it a couple more times. Maybe it will just go away. (yeah, right!) :rolleyes:

Still one female hummer there. It's getting pretty late.

Image search (Yahoo and Google) won't bring images into focus, among other things, since last Windows 10 update. Coincidence? Will have to start using attachments, rather than links, until I get this figured out. Probably best to do that anyway.
 
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Oh yes, Nancy, I had to hear all the details when my husband and son got back from the game! I did not even watch it. I thought that game was going to be a "given". I guess you gotta give Kirby some time. This is his first job as a head coach. They need to cut him a little slack. But goodness, these Georgia Bulldog fans can be brutal!

Loved the picture of the goats, especially all of the ones in the golf cart! Made me laugh!
 
I'm gonna do this---paint the front porch floor (I think :p). Mostly talking to myself, trying to get motivated.

This is one half (11.5'x33' total) just cleaned off. Floor paint is peeling badly and looks much worse than shows in this picture.

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Those are the old white railings. They only dangle from brackets and can be lifted off---just for looks or to support a cup of coffee. I'd toss them, but they protect from jamming something through the screen at the bottom, and still let in light. If they made vinyl ones that long, I'd get those, but they don't.

Replaced the little section right in front with treated deck flooring when the screening was done. It will stay unpainted, 'cause paint would just peel. Wood preserver on that. It looks like an entryway anyway. May get a metal strip to go around it.

This job will be 90% prep work. I'd hire someone, but they would cut corners on the prep work. Actual painting would only take a couple of hours. If I were going to live here 30 more years, I'd tear out the floor and start all over. As it is, it will still look nice, lots of character. ;) If it were too perfect it wouldn't fit well with the rest of the house. Ha!

Just started scraping paint from the far side. Already opening up cans of worms. Boards need tightened, cracks need dug out, sanding, etc. No rain predicted for 2 weeks. Probably last chance to do this until late spring.
 
Personally, I think it looks fine. It is covered and looks like it does not get much moisture or even a lot of brutal sunlight. I don't know if I would not do a good pressure wash to get rid of the peeling paint and get it back down to the natural wood and then do a clear coat sealer. Our front porch looks about the same size (except ours is not screened). We have never painted the floor. I am not a fan of painting porch floors just because of the peeling after awhile.
 
Maggiemae, I should have posted a close up of how bad it is. This is the worst spot. The light gray is the paint, before any scraping.

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It is likely 100 year old wood, from when the house was first built, then spent 95 years exposed to weather, shrunken up, cupped up in spots and patched in places. Really rough stuff except right up near the house---there it is perfect. I agree with you, and wish it didn't need to be painted.
 
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