by Hope
Send a prayer up for Sea Cadet today please. He will be getting his wisdom teeth out, and he is VERY nervous. I’ve walked him through it from my own personal experience, the oral surgeon answered all his questions last week at the consultation and now it’s time.
I’m very grateful that his insurance covers this 100% and I’ve used that aspect to encourage him to get it done now before he is on his own. Not to mention it will really help with the braces we are re-doing at the end of the month.
Hope is a resourceful and solutions-driven business manager who has spent nearly two decades helping clients streamline their operations and grow their businesses through project management, digital marketing, and tech expertise. Recently transitioning from her role as a single mom of five foster/adoptive children to an empty nester, Hope is navigating the emotional and practical challenges of redefining her life while maintaining her determination to regain financial control and eliminate debt.
Living in a cozy small town in northeast Georgia with her three dogs, Hope cherishes the serenity of the mountains over the bustle of the beach. Though her kids are now finding their footing in the world—pursuing education, careers, and independence—she remains deeply committed to supporting them in this next chapter, even as she faces the bittersweet tug of letting go.
Since joining the Blogging Away Debt community in 2015, Hope has candidly shared her journey of financial ups and downs. Now, with a renewed focus and a clear path ahead, she’s ready to tackle her finances with the same passion and perseverance that she’s brought to her life and career. Through her writing, she continues to inspire others to confront their own financial challenges and strive for a brighter future.
Sending healing vibes to Sea Cadet! I don’t like dentist appointments either but I prefer a tooth extraction over a filling and a filling over a root canal 🙂
Tell him as a reward he can eat lots of ice cream and pudding 😉 That’s what I do whenever I have a major tooth event like an extraction.
I hope everything goes smoothly.
Oh, I forgot to add – 100% coverage is a BIG DEAL!!! I’ve got a pretty good dental plan through my employer and I would still have to pay 30-50% of that cost.
Yes, I am very grateful to not have the medical/dental/prescription worries with the twins. (Part of the adoption benefits.)
My son had this done 2 years ago and I was very nervous about it. He came flying through it with no problems. My only suggestion would be to bring those instant cold packs and get them on his jaw ASAP (we did it as he was coming out of anesthesia) – it helps keep down the swelling. He had almost no swelling, and after a couple days of soft foods, he was fine. Good luck!
Both my kids had this done and it was no big deal for either one. One actually wanted to go to a movie that night but we told him he needed to stay home at least 24 hours.
Did everything go okay?
So far so good. We stuck to the every 4 hour pain pill schedule yesterday and will see how he does today. Hopefully moving from the prescription pain pills to OTC stuff. I hope. Thanks for asking!
I hope Sea Cadet gets better fast! Sending healing and great energy to him! Having braces is a long, long process.
Hope Sea Cadet feels better soon!