Oh the pain!

[etherial]

So there's this pain in my left jawbone that is not going away. Weeks ago, I had dosed it with a good gargling of Listerine, but it came back and refuses to leave. Methinks it may be Wisdom Teeth. I need dental coverage STAT!

In other news...

Wow. That was totally unexpected.

Comments

[k1ttycat.livejournal.com]

Lots and lots of huggles to you. If you have been in pain for so long, especially if it is not localized at the tooth causing the problem, you may have an infection. If you have medical coverage in the meantime, you should at least see if your doc will prescribe an antibiotic before it gets worse. And if you don't have an infection, thank goodness. Hope you feel better!!!

for so long

[etherial.livejournal.com]

It's only since yesterday, though it's happened once before, and only when I try to clench my jaw or chew hard food. It is from one specific site, though, so it's either a localized infection or a new tooth or something.

And I haven't had medical coverage since May. Insurance companies will not let you be covered as a dependent after the latter of your 18th birthday or graduation from a 4-year college. Even if you're financially dependent on your parents.