Real life experience and writing

[nadinbrzezinski]

well, after being a bad girls and finally going to the dentist I needed a crown.

Now anybody who's had this procedure knows exactly what that means... anyhow, long story but the temp crown failed and I have had a fun week... yep, really

But as the week has gone on I have found something of interest... the sensitivity has slowly gone down (as well as my need to take pain meds)

Now why is this relevant?

Any of you write fantasy?

Do you have any pesky initiation rite for your heroes? Well if you have seen the National Geographic specials, you probably have seen the ever so popular teeth chipping, which always make me go OUCH!

Well, now I have a better understanding of how that works, and why the body of a young boy could adapt after a while.

Is it painful? I am sure it is... but this is one of those observations to be filed under... . when creating a culture I can actually put this in and realize it will not kill the boys (most of the time) And as a writer this is exactly how we bring real life at times to our fictional realms

[The Backlash Cometh]

1. Have you got your crown yet?

I just read this today.



Before Getting Dental Work:
An Ohio woman became ill because Chinese-made crown was laced with lead, a potent toxic metal, according to an ongoing investigation by 10TV News in Central Ohio.
As much as 20% of the crowns, bridges, veneers, dentures and other dental fixtures used by U.S. dentists are made in China or other foreign countries, according to Newsday. Like other imports, fewer than 1% of dental products are inspected by the Food and Drug Administration, so there's effectively no cop on this beat. The American Dental Association, at least, is investigating.
The ADA recommends asking these questions before having work done:
1. Do you fashion your own crowns, bridges and other dental materials in the office or buy them from a dental lab?
2. Where is the dental lab located?
3. Does the lab outsource crowns or bridges to a foreign country?
4. What materials are going to be used in my restoration?
5. What other options do I have?


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I'm getting a crown later on this year because I need to remove the old amalgams in my teeth. Imagine trading a mercury problem for a lead one? Sheesh. When will it end? When will we get our FDA back?

[nadinbrzezinski]

2. I'll ask those questions when I go to get my temp back on Monday morning

and yes, it will end only after we have so many people dead they cannot avoid but shutting the borders down. Yep, that will be the backlash when all is said and done

[The Backlash Cometh]

4. I feel like superwoman. I had five of six amalgams removed and replaced and I already

notice a difference. For one thing, my sinuses don't feel so blocked up and I feel a little more alert than usual, but that just might be psychological.

Make sure your temporary crown is seated properly before leaving the doctor's office. Mine wasn't and it's been a pain.

[sandnsea]

3. I need dental work too

Thanks for that, since cost is going to be a major factor in who does the work. What gets me the most is that I bet there is no price difference between the Chinese and the US.