NO CAVITIES

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After "Spring Breaking" all day, and by that I mean, watching Fixer Upper and eating corn dogs on the couch, Ben and I took a trip to our new dentist, Dr. Picard.

 Now, I've been going to the same dentist since I had teeth. Shout out to Dr. Cunningham in Jacksonville. I highly recommend him if you live in the J'ville or Anniston area. But living in Talladega County, we had to find a local dentist.

 I must admit, I was nervous about the report that would come. I had been told before my wisdom teeth were removed that I had cavities in both of my back molars. After my cleaning and visit with the doc, I received a great report with those two words all dental patients want to hear: no cavities!

 Upon leaving the office, with Ben boasting about his "healthy mouth" and I about my teeth being in "pristine condition," we proceeded on to the ice cream parlor to celebrate our lack of cavities with mouths full of frozen sugar.

 Happy Tuesday!

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