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Posted by Bob_Scopatz (Member # 1227) on :

Today was my coronation. I had a Stainless Steel crown put on. My insurance company suggested it. They said, and I quote:

"We won't pay for a crown this year, but if you pay for a cheap Stainless Steel one now, and you get it replaced in the next benefit year, but before it's been in your mouth a year, we'll pay for a porcelain crown. But if it's in there 1 year and 1 day, we'll assume it's permanent and then it has to stay for 5 years before we'll pay for the porcelain crown to replace it."

"Oh, and if you have us pay for the cheap crown, we won't pay for the other one a year from now, so pick that one up yourself. It's cheaper anyway."

I can't believe it.

So, I had a stainless steel tooth put in. I'll never pass through another airport metal detector without a scan again.

But my mouth feels better.

Then the doc said "okay, it's time for a teeth cleaning too."

They had an appointment later in the same day. So I went back after the novocain wore off and had my teeth cleaned. My new hygenist is really quite good. She did an admirable job of staying away from the sensitive gumline near my new metal tooth. Until she hit it full force with the polisher and rubbed polish into the sore gums!!!

I screamed like Howard Dean!!!

But it's over.

And I'm none the worse for wear.

And I'm going to have a scoop of Moolennium Crunch Blue Bell Ice Cream!

So there!

[Razz]

Hey, wouldn't it be cool if they made teeth with LEDs in them?

Posted by fiazko (Member # 5812) on :

quote:
I screamed like Howard Dean!!!

Mainly I'm excited because I actually know what you're talking about. (I shun politics.) However, I'm glad you feel better even though the insurance company sucks. I swear there's nothing worse than tooth pain.

[edit for spelling]

[ January 29, 2004, 08:39 PM: Message edited by: fiazko ]

Posted by Anti-Chris (Member # 4452) on :

::has flash backs of Bill Cosby::

Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :

((poor Bob)) ::pat, pat::

Hope you feel better soon.

FG

Posted by Hobbes (Member # 433) on :

Do you get radio reception now?

Hobbes [Smile]

Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :

quote:
Hey, wouldn't it be cool if they made teeth with LEDs in them?

He thinks so.

Posted by Derrell (Member # 6062) on :

The last time I went to a dentist, it was for a root canal. He gave me 6 shots of novacaine, but I still felt the drill. [Angst]

Posted by Bob_Scopatz (Member # 1227) on :

I want light-up teeth that can gradually change colors. Or flash in time to music.

Disco teeth!!!

[Big Grin]

Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :

I think when you go back for your regular crown, you ought to have them insert one of those Tooth Phones for your convenience...

"yah, hang on a minute honey, let me finish this bite of sandwich" crunch, crunch, crunch....

Farmgirl

Posted by UofUlawguy (Member # 5492) on :

Disco Teeth? You mean like Doctor Teeth and the Electric Mayhem? (That was the name, wasn't it? From the Muppets?)

Posted by Bob_Scopatz (Member # 1227) on :

Farmgirl. That's hilarious! I imagine the only people who can dial that thing are the ones who can tie a cherry stem in knot using just their tongue.

[Razz]

lawguy...I think that's right! It's been awhile. I was thinking of some Monty Python animation when I wrote that.