It’s been about 12 years since I last went to the dentist for a check-up. If you’ve been reading this blog for a while you’ll know that I had to do a couple crowns back in the fall 2007… but thats the closest I’ve come to seeing a dentist. Mind-you it was a very expensive visit ($2000). Hey we were about to leave for a cruise and I didn’t want gaps in my smile when we took all those glamor shots on formal night.

One of the hard truths about working from home on a freelance basis or having your own business, is that everything you do comes out of your pocket. Unless you buy into some sort of plan that’ll cover your dentist, prescription drugs and eye care. Hey, no need for medical coverage in Canada.

You’re probably saying, well why didn’t you just go to the dentist and foot the bill. When you have 3 teenage girls and they all require braces that cost about $5000 each, you soon figure out what’s more important. Plus it’s a sacrifice thing… we ensured that our girls always went for their check-ups, cleaning and fillings etc. If you recall I mentioned about prescription drugs. I have 3 prescriptions sitting on my desk as I type this. Yea..I have a little collection going.

The good news is, since Caron got that full time job a month ago.. IT CAME WITH BENEFITS! I really feel sorry for the dentist that must go in when this benefit plan kick-in. Better pack the jack-hammer and power equipment doc… there’s some work to be done. As if love alone wasn’t enough.. I may have to stick with this marriage thing, just for the perks

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