Dentist!

Blogging today, in absolute agony. I have had severe tooth pain for a few days, eventually biting the bullet and going to see Claudia at 'Dentimar Clinica Dental,' in Gran Alacant. I will say now, I hate going to the dentist; I haven't been in about six years, so for me to set foot in a surgery, I have to be in a lot of pain.

The pain is excruciating.  I can cope with most things, just not tooth discomfort; luckily Claudia gave me an appointment as quick as she could! After examining my teeth, she told me, what I already knew really; I have a large abscess, under one of my teeth.  It has always been a problem tooth, having had root canal in the past and currently capped in gold.

Claudia prescribed a ten day course of antibiotics and strong painkillers, returning to the surgery, once the infection has been treated. Fingers crossed, it will work and I may not have to have my tooth removed, which will be the only option otherwise.

Claudia was fantastic, explaining in perfect English, the processes involved. Going to the Dentist for me, is always an issue, let alone now, I live in Spain, so to find a good Dentist, putting one at ease is a bonus!

A quick trip up to the Pharmacy to pick up the medication and I was sorted. Let me also say, I was in and out of the Pharmacy within five minutes. In the UK, I would be queuing for a prescription, for up to an hour. Britain has a lot to learn from the Spanish Health Service.

Here's hoping the pain subsides soon; I'm climbing the walls!