I mentioned briefly that a couple of months ago I broke a tooth.

Given my unreasonable fear of dentists there was no way I was going until it was absolutely unavoidable and totally necessary.

I think that time has arrived.

I’ve had a couple of relatively minor sessions of toothache but last night was a doozy.

I had to get up in the night and paint some oil of cloves on the tooth to ease the pain and let me sleep. Today it’s been sore enough to cause me to make the dreaded call. I know it’s my own fault for leaving it this long and the fact that I haven’t been near a dentist for nearly 10 years probably won’t help either.

I know it’s going to be ‘open wide please Paul…….Oh dear Oh dear’

August 30th, what’s that all about ? That’s the earliest appointment I can get. I know it will settle down in the meantime, however if you know any good herbal or BTD compliant remedies for toothache, all donations will be gratefully received.

Oh and best wishes to Mike for a speedy and successful recovery. I'd rather have his operation than go to the dentist.