root canal..

Finally visited the dentist today. At first he told me there was no problem with the tooth. The bitewing showed no problems; there were no infections, etc. However, when I explained the extent of my pain over the weekend and on previous occasions he started feeling around more. It turns out that my root canal needs to be removed and refilled. Hmm... root canals in a foreign country. Not sure I am looking forward to the experience.

(I have had more meetings with my PC program director, the local tourist association, more bazaars and cooperatives, but I am too tired to recount the details right now.)