adrina
Heretic
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- Feb 27, 2017
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No, like I legit get that. That'll be the thing that makes me quit, eventually. I've tried a lot. I gave up everything else.
They give you wrinkles, too.
To be fair, that's not what's wrong with my teeth, it's a genetic thing, but it's not helping. Like it's objectively making it worse.
Oh it is definitely objectively and absolutely making it worse.
Cigarettes irritate gum tissue - making things like dry socket worse.
I've had friends lose many teeth. And yet they keep smoking. Blows my mind quite honestly. The thought of losing my teeth still upsets me... and well, um, you know what they say about a toothless woman. That just was not and is not going to be me. That I was cause of that possible fate... No.
Yes I was scared straight because of vanity and pride. And that I did it to myself was more than I could stand. It wasn't always easy but I was so angry at myself - at how far I had let it get out of hand. The lasting gift of my stupidity is a chronic periodontal condition that requires intensive maintenance for me to keep my teeth - for as long as I am able. There may come a time, that regardless of all my money and effort, I will have to look into options for my front teeth. I may be fortunate and my pound of cure turns into an ounce of prevention for the future. We shall see.
I spent $412 at the dentist today. Periodontal insurance is laughable and I am not covered by dental insurance for what I need. If I am lucky and everything is in order, the bill is about $200. Every three months.
Take a good look at that $4 pack of cigs.
(Oh and my skin looks freaking awesome for a 48 year old woman. Seriously. I really do have nice skin. )