Hello Tom,
This is Crystal.
I hope you get some relief, somehow, for the dental problem ? What was provided in the emergency department for you?
Unfortunately, I am familiar with that route too... But not for dental pain
As you are finding out now, it takes mental determination and a sense of Purpose , to keep going in Every day to get your treatments. Try to stay strong... Fortify yourself with good diet ( do the best you are able to. Do you have a feeding tube??) And also, I Hope you have supportive people around you.
Virginia Beach is nice!! I visited there years ago.
Crystal