I have really bad news.....

I have really bad news everybody. Please brace yourself, make sure you are sitting down, have a paper bag and a glass of water close (you will need fluids to replenish your tears). I am sad and a bit shocked to report, that I have a cavity. Okay, that was a lie, I have 2. 2 cavities are occupying space in Boca de Julia. Unfortunately, ever more proof that I am human. I still don't understand how it could happen to me though. So what that I drink full strength soda everyday, have to eat hot tomales at the movie theater, buy Fun Dip/Lik-a-Stik in bulk and eat it before bed. Does it really matter that I only floss twice a week and go to the dentist once a year?? Okay I lied again... twice.

So while I really wanted to devote this blog to all things great, I am devoting this post to something great for you....GOING TO THE DENTIST. If you are good and timely with your dentist appointments, please stop reading because this doesn't apply to you. And in all honesty, I don't like you now. If you haven't gone in a while (over six months to six years (post six years I can't help you)), I want you to pause, take a deep breath, make an appointment and ACTUALLY GO. Just like a band-aid, just do it. My appointment, in case you are wondering was rather pleasant. I had my lie in my head ready as to why I hadn't gone in a year (plus four months), it was a mix of family emergencies, personal tragedies and " a lot of life changes." Needless to say, the dental hygienist didn't ask or didn't care. I was however, trying to keep her really busy during my cleaning by asking every possible question about her life - two kids, grew up in Point Reyes, wants to retire in San Diego, had to clean mental patients teeth for her dental school on-site training.

Well, they developed the X-Ray's today and left me a "disappointed in you" message...or at least that's how I took the "Hi Julie, you have two cavities please make an appointment to come back, thanks" voicemail. So, one more fun and exciting day to look forward to next week - getting my teeth drilled into. Hey, at least I will get a new toothbrush and get to catch up on my "Highlights" right? Hope some kid didn't already get to it and circle all the hidden shoes.

If you need a wonderful dentist (who didn't guilt me I swear) in Sonoma County go to Brian K. Sibbald DDS, he has been filling cavities and putting crowns on my families teeth for generations. If you get lost on El Rose Drive, just look for the office building that looks like a high school portable.

707) 762-5363