Flossing and I have had a long history of mishaps. Once I pulled down too hard on the floss and sliced open my gum. I'm sure that's not proper flossing technique so I actually watched a video on youtube to see how most people flossed. I realized they didn't use the extreme force I did and they did not maniacally saw at their teeth as was my style -- so I've changed my way and am much more gentle.

Still, gentle or not, I managed to mangle a tooth that was tenuous at best after being filled and drilled numerous times since I was a child. A combination of teeth grinding ( you don't want to know the annoying things that have gotten me grinding my teeth at night again) and my simple desire to keep my teeth debris-free ended up with a large hunk of tooth plus filling sliding down my throat. I ate it. How lovely.

But, my wonderful dentist Dr Kozinn immediately came to my rescue and now I'm sporting a lovely temporary cap which fits just like a real tooth! Thank you Dr. K for your expertise with the needle and your quick and gentle ways.

There was a time prior to Dr. Kozinn that I would ruminate and worry for years before I would call for help from a dentist. Now I'm just about 99 percent phobia-free and that's because my dentist is the best! If you suffer from dental phobia don't give up looking for dentist who cares. They are out there and it was my lucky day when I found Dr. K.

Speaking of lucky days, I am finding myself without a dinner date tonight, and am so happy Doc and DJ have taken pity on me and are coming to keep me company. I don't mind eating alone, but I hate drinking alone and a bottle of wine is meant to be shared.

Cheers!