Well that was interesting. I went to the dentist today prepared for the first step in getting a crown. Asked some questions and he was clearly not sure doing that was the right idea. As we talked it turned out that two other teeth seem to be a much higher priority and the one I was told needed doing was low on the list and likely to create additional problems if we tried to do it. Walked out with nothing done for now and a list of priorities for when I am ready to proceed. Thankful.
Also thankful the dermatologist found nothing of concern. As a teenager I put on a bikini and suntan lotion and layer on the concrete deck of the public pool for hours. Many a sunburn but I guess most in my generation did the same. Sunscreen was not on anyone’s radar back then.
I hate trips to the dermatologist. Like you, I spent a lot of time in the sun and got many burns. The doctor usually finds something.
ReplyDeleteI was fortunate today with nothing to treat. Glad you get checked regularly.
DeleteI guess the sun was not as harmful when we were young. Today, we could not get away with that. Glad there is nothing to be concerned about.
ReplyDeleteI need to have a full body scan at the dermatologist, too. Had one a number of years ago but need to have them check a few places that have changed. We were the sun worshipping generation, weren't we? I had one sunburn so bad that I threw up and had chills and blisters.
ReplyDeleteYour dental ventures remind me of mine. Had one dentist in November ready to extract at least 2 teeth that he deemed the source of my aching mouth and head. But when he found out I was having an MRI of my neck the next day, he told me to come back after that was complete. Never returned to him. Got a second opinion and don't require extractions at all. Hallelujah. The joys of aging. Hope your issues have easy fixes.