Number 26

I completed  my third goal today:  Find a new dentist in Tuscaloosa.

I have been seeing the same dentist since I had teeth.  That's a long time!  He's located in Bessemer, so now that I live in Tuscaloosa, it's quite the commute!

Last trip, I supposedly had a cavity and was going to have to spend about $800.00 on a crown.  Of course I put this off until I felt something HAD to be done.  I was having some pain in this tooth, so I decided it was time to get it taken care of.  My friend, Alecia, recommended that I visit Dr. Rush Smith.  Dr. Rush is very close.  By close, I mean I could walk to his office from my office in no time. 

So I had my appointment with Dr. Rush, and, great news, there is no cavity!  Not sure what my other doctor thought he saw (or if he really saw anything), but Dr. Rush says not to bother with that tooth.  Praise the Lord!  I really didn't have $800.00 I could easily pay out.  Turns out, the tooth that was hurting is connected to my sinuses, and that's what caused the pain.  He said if my pain lasted more than a couple of days, something must be wrong.  But with my history with allergies and sinuses, I don't doubt that that was the problem.

I'm glad to share with you my good report.  I think I can add this to my positive though for the day list:  Dr. Rush just saved me a ton of money!