Thanks everyone. You know, I feel a lot better talking to you guys. I'm really surprised at how difficult it is not to get mysel in a panic! But there's no need to panic yet, and I have to remind myself of this. It very well could turn out to be nothing. (and maybe I just have some unique colors in my mouth, kind of like my little doggie does!) I'm going to call the dentist office again today. I tried yesterday but for some odd reason, nobody would answer the phone. I'm going to talk to my sister today as well. She has always been more like a mother to me, and she's a nurse and a breast cancer survivor. She is 37. She'll help me with this stuff, too. I'm sure of it.

David, how sneaky your wife was! All for good reason, though.

Thanks for listening, for all of the advice you guys have given me, and helping me through this.

Pickle