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Today was the start of my tooth restoration work at the dental school. They've done some emergency extractions, and my assigned student has cleaned my teeth, but now the real work begins. So, root canal today; seemed to go very smoothly. Digital X-ray sensor connects over the school network to the student's laptop computer at the work area. I've seen 60+ years of progress in dentistry (and am very happy that anesthetics were discovered before I needed my teeth drilled), and it's impressive. Modern equipment seems very spare and compact, procedures simpler and faster. I suspect much of difference is subtle, and I haven't even seen it. Sadly, veteran's benefits don't cover dental work except for the totally incapacitated, or as prep for medical work.

UPDATE: Root canal has been followed by prep for post (a metal pin to hold the new tooth top in place), and installation of the post, and an impression taken for the crown (which should be installed in early April). Plus a couple of small fillings and exams. Still going well.

I'm going out of town for a few days, going to try to sell some of my stuff. Then I'll be able to start on commissions, and will answer those of you who have inquired. My brain isn't quite up to speed yet, but is much less fuzzy.

UPDATE: Sales were good. I got back tired, and have been sleeping a lot when not at the dentist. Back to work now.

Thank you for various advice, encouragement, and information. More real soon now....

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