What started out as a simple visit to my new Urbandale dentist became a much bigger ordeal this Thursday morning. Whatever happened to, "oh your teeth okay. Just keep flossing and here's your toothbrush."
I haven't visited a dentist in almost two years but I brush well, floss sometimes, and try and make clean teeth a priority of mine. Yet to my dismay, the dentist informed me that my four cavernous cavities needed attention. Three hours and a sore mouth later, I paid the outrageous dental bill and got the heck out of there.
This is the first time I've had to cover my own dental costs and wow was I in for a surprise. Still feeling a little numb from the novacaine, I lispingly phoned my dad to thank him for his years of financial dedication to my orthodontics. "Sthank you sad for making my seeth sraight." He thought it was a prank and hung up the phone.
As I trudged back to work I thought of all the things I could've bought with my cavity money-a plane ticket back to Europe, adopt a child, spring break festivities, and more new shoes. kidding
I'm steadily facing reality. This is just all part of growing up-paying your debts and your dentist.
If you find it in your heart to make a donation to Cayla's plane ticket back to Europe, adopt a child, spring break festivities, and more new shoes fund, please contact her at westergard1@gmail.com. Pledge now to improve Cayla's social well-being.
Until we meet again,
Cayla
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