I was no-so-lucky today. Tooth #3, Surface O, which has had a ‘watch’ on it for a while now, is ready for drilling. I was hoping I had ended my cavity phase from college with a better diet, but apparently my poor tooth genetics continues to haunt me. I floss every day!!!
It does help that I 
my dentist and she says that the decay area is only on the surface and not a big deal. Still don’t want any needles in my gums!!
I’m going back today at 2PM. Luckily they could squeeze me in. Doesn’t make for a very fun afternoon though.
After my appt. I didn’t feel much like running and sat in my car to think before I left. I finally decided that I drove all the way down there to run and that I’d warm up soon enough, so I set out. Not 2 minutes in I felt the tendon in my surgery foot go. I’m not sure if it was wearing tall heels on Saturday night or yesterday’s yoga, but what I am hypothesizing is my posterior tibial tendon has been giving me trouble since my surgery in 2005 and I took about 5 leaps into my run and knew something was wrong. I’m hoping a little non-running will help it heal quickly. But OF COURSE the week I decide to train for a half marathon this happens!! My feet are just not reliable, which is why I haven’t ever trained for races before. GUF.
Do instead of throwing the towel I went to the YMCA in the neighborhood and did 45 minutes of Stairmastering while watching House Hunters. At least the episode was one I hadn’t seen!
Home for a quick shower and lunch.
I made a tempeh + plum jam sandwich on Flax Oat Bran bread.
YES I ate the tempeh raw. No I can’t describe the taste! It tastes like tempeh! But it does go perfectly well with jam, and it’s so easy to plop onto a sandwich. And lasts a while in the fridge!
Plus carrots with Maranatha AB
And an overripe organic pear
Every single bite was amazing in this lunch!
Back to the dentist I go. Then tonight I’m joining Karen (my mother-in-law) for dinner and a Rockapella Christmas! Hope I am thawed out of my numbness by dinnertime…
Laura @ Backstage Pass to Health & Happiness says
I LOVE ROCKAPELLA! I’ve loved them ever since they were the house band (house capella?) on “Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?”
Is Karen loving NBC’s “the Sing-Off” or what?
Sorry to hear about your cavity. However, it rocks that you were able to get a same-day appointment!
Meg @ Be Fit Be Full says
Oh boy… sorry about your cavity. I have soft teeth as well and have gone through my fare share of fillings. You think I wouldn’t mind going to the Dentist since he’s my father-in-law, but I’m still not a huge fan. I mean, who is?
Wishing you speedy thawed out numbness!
Eileen says
That sounds like a rough hour or two. 🙁 I’m sorry about the tooth AND the foot. I hope your foot heals quickly and the rest of your dental work goes well.
Rockapella should be a fantastic way to perk up the day. LOVE THEM!
Food Makes Fun Fuel says
Sorry to hear that. It must be genetics, because I never floss and have had few teeth problems. Good luck!
weekly bite says
bummer about the tooth 🙁 hope all goes well!
Have a great time tonight! Sounds like fun!
Jessica @ How Sweet It Is says
You night sounds fun! Just think of all the worst things you could be doing besides the dentist – that always makes me feel better when I’m there. 🙂
Runeatrepeat says
Feet and teeth trouble today – boo to that 🙁
Katie says
I feel your cavity pain! No matter what I do, I get cavities every time! I floss every night, don’t have too much sugar and I brush after most meals. It’s just genetics to some extent I guess… though my brother eats whatever, “forgets” to brush all the time, and has no cavities. Hope your foot tendon heals very fast!
Christie @ Honoring Health says
Yikes, sorry about the tooth and the foot! Hope everything works out for you!
Sarah Jayne says
Rockapella is the best!
So sorry about your dental woes 🙁 It’s definitely not fun & unfair, but at least your dentist says its not serious and at least your healthy eating habits have helped other major elements of your overall health!
Also sorry about your foot! Geez! You are definitely going to deserve some relaxation tonight!
brandi says
i got cavities all the time when i was younger (like every trip) but ever since my “adult teeth” came in, it stopped – so strange!
Hope the follow up goes well and your foot is feeling better soon! At least tonight should be fun 🙂
Sarah (OC2Seattle) says
Bummer about your tooth and foot – what a day! Hope it turns around with a fun night!
Julie @savvyeats says
Love Rockapella! We saw their Christmas show a few years ago and LOVED it. Have fun!
Julie @savvyeats says
And, sorry to hear about your tooth and running problems 🙁
Christin says
Oh Kath I’m sorry about your foot. But you’re so resiliant – that would have been a reason for me to skip the workout that day – but you just hopped on the stairmaster. Geez maybe one day I’ll be able to stairmaster for 45 mintues!!!!!! It’s so hard – I can only do 20 right now. But I’m getting better!
Hope your night is better than your day. 🙂
megan (the runner's kitchen) says
With running comes lots of little aches and pains – it’s smart that you cross-trained today. I bet the pain will go away quickly!
Yummy lookin’ sandwich 🙂
Wendy says
Wait, you decided to train for a half marathon?!? I wanna hear more! 🙂
Sorry about your teeth and foot. OUCH on both counts! Here’s my unsolicited advice, for what it’s worth…
Re: teeth: It won’t help YOU, but if you are aware that you have sub-par dental genetics, consider giving your future children fluoride vitamins if it isn’t already in your water. My brothers & I took fluoride until we were teenagers, and we ALL have excellent teeth!
Re: foot: First, good for you for not “running through” the pain. That can cause so much more damage! My advice is to consider seeing a (well-reputed) chiropractor. I know it sounds crazy, and some people don’t believe chiropractic care is worthwhile, but mine has helped me with so many various running aches & pains. From my upper back all the way down to my footsies.
Feel free to ignore everything I just said…unsolicited as it is…I just wanted to share what’s helped me!
Kath says
I think there was fluoride in our water when I was young, and we did “swish” at school too. I think I got mom’s teeth 🙁
I’d be really shocked if a chiropractor could fix my foot. I’m afraid to start going to one because I’ve heard then you have to ALWAYS go to one (like dying your hair!) for maintenance.
Jordan says
Rockapella? Like THE Where In The World Is Carmen SanDiego Rockapella? That’s awesome if so. I wondered what happened to those guys after I stopped watching the show 🙂
I haven’t started training per se for anything, but was in the middle of a gradual running program and got wicked shin splints last night! So frustrating, like out of nowhere. I felt so defeated but, like you, found something else to get that heart rate up and put the negativity behind me. Good for you 😀 I need some Great Harvest Bread in my life btw!
Megan says
Aww good luck w/ the dentist stuff…I CANNOT beleive you’re going to rockapella!!! A-MAZING!
It’s so great how well you get along w/ your mother-in-law too!
Jenna says
tempeh and jam sammie look great!
good luck at the dentist this afternoon, i hate the yucky feeling of numbness :/
have fun tonight!!
jenna
Heather @ The Joyful Kitchen says
Bummer about the tooth! I’m a little scared to go to the dentist myself soon 🙁 The great news is you had a great lunch! hope you have fun with the MIL tonight!
Marisa (Loser for Life) says
Sorry about your tooth 🙁 I can sympathize – bad tooth genetics here, too.
I hope your foot heals up quickly!
Have fun tonight!
katelyn says
good luck at the dentist! i hope it’s quick and painless 🙂
Kim says
So sorry to hear about the cavity. I also floss every day, use mouthwash, brush three times a day, and no longer eat sugar but I still get cavities! You’re absolutely right when you say genetics. For some of us, it must just be in the cards. The good news is I just found a great dentist who is going to replace my silver/mercury fillings with ceramic ones so I don’t have to carry around all the heavy metals in my mouth. 🙂
I hope yours goes well and that you recover from the numbness in time for a great dinner with your mother in law!
Madeline @ greensandjeans says
Mega bummer about your tooth and your foot! I hope both feel better soon! I think a little rockapella will help!
Pat Kilmain says
I think the soft teeth is genetic, though of course brush/flossing can minimize the problem. I had floride treatments when I was young, and later have lived mostly in communites that add it to the water or it occurs naturally. Not much help. I’ve fillings in all but my bottom center 6 teeth. I had one period in my life when I went to a not-so-good dentist, and I’ve ended up with cavities under those fillings and had to have them removed and replaced. Grrrrrr. I hope your filling goes well Kath.
And Rockapella! Oh, I’d love to see their Christmas show. I saw Straight No Chaser (another a cappella group) on PBS about a week ago. Their Christmas Can Can (available on You TUbe) is hysterical, as is their 12 days of Christmas.
Mama Pea says
So what does tempeh taste like again? 😉
Kath says
LOL.
Jenn (www. j3nn.net ) says
Aww, Kath, your afternoon doesn’t sound very pleasant. 🙁 Hang in there though, it will be over soon, plus, Santa’s on his way! 🙂
Raw tempeh tastes like cold, hard (flavorless) beans to me. I imagine jam makes it taste sweeter, though. It’s really good at absorbing the flavors around it.
Jenn
debbie says
Can you actually eat tempeh raw? I would love to try it, your sandwich sounds tasty!
Anne Marie@New Weigh of Life says
Aww poor Kath!
Stephanie says
I don’t think raw tempeh is actually raw – I think that the process to make tempeh involves cooking. When you buy it and cook it at home, you are really re-heating it. Tasts like cold, cooked beans to me. 🙂
Anne P says
Boo dentist 🙁
Also, I need to buy some tempeh! I used to eat it ALL the time when I was living in Prague and don’t think I’ve had it since?! – there was this awesome smoked kind from one of the organic stores there. I miss it!
lynn (The Actors Diet) says
ugh that stinks about the dentist. i take amazing care of my teeth and still manage to hear bad news every six months.
Jess of Veg Out! says
Sorry about your tooth & foot. 🙁 Those are both bummers!
You know, it’s funny – despite being vegan, I used to hate tempeh! Then one day, it’s like a switch flipped & I suddenly loved it. Now I can eat it raw & be in heaven, especially if it’s been marinated!
Heather McD (Heather Eats Almond Butter) says
Gosh Kath, sorry about the teeth and tendon issues. Hope the 2nd dentist visit of the day goes okay. I’m putting together a book of recipes for my mother-in-laws Christmas gift, and there are several Kath recipes included. Hope that brings a smile to your face…unless it’s really numb right now. Then don’t smile ’cause you might drool. 🙂
Love raw tempeh. Been eating it like that for forever. I think it’s fine, and tell your readers it tastes chewy and nutty and GOOD!
Kath says
I smiled. And drooled!!
emptynutjar says
You always have the best-looking bread 🙂
Ally says
Kath, I’ve always been told that running on sidewalks is much worse for you than running on pavement. I think the cement is harder than the roads so the impact is worse. Not saying that is what caused your foot to hurt, but I would take it into consideration when running. I try and look for a wide shoulder to run on vs. the sidewalk.
I hope you heel (hehe) heal up soon!!
Kath says
I normally run on a mix of surfaces, and I don’t know if that’s what caused it today, but could’ve been.
Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg says
Ugh– sorry about your tooth and your foot!
Do you think you’ll still try for the half marathon with all the foot trouble you’ve had in the past?
I love raw tempeh! So chewy and…toothy, or something!
Kath says
Well I was gonna try!! I’ll give it a try and see.
Alison says
caviites are the worstt. so glad that you like your dentist. i get horrible anxiety whenever i have to go. all the work we have to do just for the little teeth. you’re so cute that you planned a run around your dentist neighborhood. smart!
Lisa @bakebikeblog says
oh my – tooth and foot problems in one day 🙁 Hope both are feeling better soon! I am sure some rest on your foot will have it better in no time 🙂
Karla says
Oh no! I hope your tooth and foot are better soon! The tooth is not biggie!
skinnyrunner says
i hate the dentist, but i guess i hate the doctor more! at least you had a good lunch!
Heather @ Health, Happiness, and Hope says
Aww, sorry to hear about the cavity! I’ve been lucky enough to avoid those so far, but they are never fun to deal with.
Cates says
Sorry about your tooth and your foot!
I was curious–do you feel like the cardio equipment (Stairmaster, ET, etc.) gives you as good a workout as running? Does it really give your feet/knees/hips a break?
I’m a beginning runner (albeit a slow one), but I have joint pain from time to time (feet, knees, hips), so I alternate with cardio machines because I don’t want to risk long-term injury. But, sometimes I still feel like the cardio machines irritate my joints. Also, I don’t feel like I’m getting the same quality of workout I get with running–on the machines, I feel like my muscles get tired but I’m not breathing as hard or burning as many calories as when I run. Anyone else experience this? Maybe that means I should be doing more cross-training?
Kath says
Cates,
They are different workouts for sure. I do think running is harder – because there are hills and wind and you have to propel yourself, but according to my heart rate, the calorie burn is the same and I think the cardio machines do work different muscles. I often will sweat just as hard on the stairmaster or in a cycle class as I would running. I can do the indoor machines with my foot no problem, so they def. do make an impact on my joints.
Casey says
Hey Kath! Thanks so much for mentioning the concert tonight, I had no idea they were in the area! Their Christmas CDs are our favs every year. Anyway I just went online and bought tix for
tonight and can’t wait! Maybe I will see you there!
Chelsea says
I LOVE my dentist too but I hate my bad teeth. My regimen is ridiculous and I still have bad teeth 🙁 Fair warning, pregnancy and nursing eff your teeth up even more 🙁
Annalee says
Yum, tempeh. Never had it raw before, but I bet its good with plum jam.
Feel better :o)
Kristine says
I’m sorry about your foot. Just take it easy, and it will get better in no time!
Carolyn says
Hey Kath,
I’m a senior dental student, so I can help give a teensy bit of insight on your tooth issue. Tooth #3 is an upper right molar and surface “O” is the chewing surface. If you look at an unfilled molar tooth, it has a bunch of grooves and fissures. This is where bacteria like to hide! Good oral hygiene habits can reduce these bacteria, but tooth brush bristles can’t reach all the way into those tiny fissures, so that is the most common place to develop cavities. It also can’t really be prevented by flossing which is good for your gums and cavities between your teeth. So, I’m sure you’re doing a great job and don’t be too hard on yourself about a small cavity!
Kath says
Thanks for the info! But how do I clean the cracks better? A mouthwash??
megan says
another dental student here….mouthwash is pretty much worthless as a preventative measure. It makes your mouth feel cleaner and it has no real effect on your overall dental/oral health. Make sure you are brushing all the surfaces of your teeth adequately, especially the ones all the way in the back because they are so much harder to reach and where bacteria like to hang out. So brushing can definitely keep those areas clean! Keep going to the dentist regularly and maybe have your hygenist go over brushing technique w/ you and get any sign of caries taken care of as soon as possible so they don’t get any bigger! And Im so happy to see someone concerned about preventative care!
Kath says
Glad to know mouthwash won’t do much. I hate them anyways! I will work on brushing the surfaces of my teeth. I’m actually not sure I do that well enough already!
Kristen @ Change of Pace says
Eeesh… I hope everything goes well for ya. I too floss and brush all the time but have cavities… I don’t know what the deal is! I don’t even eat that many sweet things…
Simply Life says
sorry to hear about the pain – I hope you rest and take care of yourself!
Susan says
That is some workout dedication!! But 45 minutes on the stairmaster is just crazy 😛 Bummer about your foot. Staying off it for a bit should hopefully help.
Cole says
Bleh, dental work is no fun. But at least you get to offset that with a great concert!
Meagan says
Sorry about your cavity… I tore my posterior tibial tendon and it’s been the hardest thing EVER to overcome. I hope yours feels better soon!
Kath says
OH GOSH. that must have been horrible. I hope mine is OK!
Shannon (The Daily Balance) says
sorry to hear about your chompers! At least you get to enjoy Rockapella!
Naomi (onefitfoodie) says
hope the dentist went well today, Kath! 🙂 your sammie looks great esp that nutty flax oatbran bread mmm
tempeh and jam-never would have put those together, but sounds very interesting!
Carolyn says
The older I get the more afraid of the dentist I get. I have poor teeth genetics, too. 🙁 I had to get a root canal a few months ago. The toothache was so bad I was begging for the root canal, actually. I took one Xanax in the car on the way, one in the waiting room and then after talking to me and having me start crying…the endodontist walked out to my husband and said, “Yeahhhh….we’re gonna need another one of those Xanax.”
Lee says
I have the same problem. I floss regularly and every time I go to the dentist, they always put a watch on some teeth which inevitably turns into a we need to do a filling.
Lauren says
What? I totally missed the training for a 1/2 marathon announcement. Kath, that’s great! Good for you! When is the race?
Kath says
Lauren,
I never announced it on the blog – just to a few people. Mostly because I knew something like this would happen to my foot the second I did announce! I didn’t want to make a big deal out of it. Hopefully this is a fluke that will go away again soon. The race is in April.
Cynthia (It All Changes) says
I hate that numb feeling from novacaine and I hope that you did well at the dentist.
And sorry about your foot. Take it easy and I hope it heals quickly.
eggie says
no fun on cavity! blame the genes I guess. back from Charlottesville. if you go back, my husband raved about Hamilton’s steak. I got the crab cakes. We LOVE LOVE LOVED the atmosphere at the Bistro at the Boars Head Inn after seeing Monticello. Le Sigh, having blue ridge mountain view withdrawal.
Kath says
Fun Fun!
Wendy says
Hey Kath!
I was looking for a good Christmas-morning breakfast casserole recipe, and came across this Egg Nog French Toast recipe I thought you might like, considering your recent egg nog experimentations. 🙂
http://thepioneerwoman.com/tasty-kitchen/recipes/breakfastbrunch/egg-nog-french-toast/
Kath says
Droolworthy for sure!
Deva (Voracious Vorilee) says
I hate the numb feeling from getting fillings – it stinks 🙁
Christina says
Sorry to hear about the foot. Do you have a program you’re following to train for the half-marathon? I really like the FIRST program (http://www.furman.edu/first/fmtp.htm)- it’s free online and only does 3 days a week of running which is all I can handle, but it expects you to do intense cross-training. It seems right up your alley since you can’t run everyday and cross-train a lot! Good luck!
emmy - eatventures says
So sorry about your foot! The minute I signed up for my first half marathon (in March) I got diagnosed with tendonitis!! And now I’m having minor foot surgery in January, can we say running to finish and not for speed?! 🙂
Kath says
Oh no 🙁
Katie says
I used to have all kinds of joint troubles when I was running a lot on pavement. Now I only run on dirt paths (not trails though – I trip and fall a lot!) and I haven’t had any trouble since. You may also need new shoes? Hopefully it was just a fluke and goes away quickly so you can still train! Good luck.
Kathi says
So sorry to read about the tooth and especially the foot issue! I thought of you tonight when I addressed my nephew’s Christmas card, house number is 426, zip 92626!
Kath says
Wheee!