Thanks Wizzard and cls_ I appreciate the kind words
And geez! I went to 3 different doctors today (one referral after another) who wouldn't even touch my tooth because the prior dentist who originally worked on the tooth (as the same tooth caused me problems about 6 or 7 years ago) screwed it up and did something out of the ordinary. I finally found one who can do something, and have to go back in an hour to see a specialist that was out to lunch. So it looks like I can finally have some relief....... hopefully, after such a frustrating morning :s I know I've got my fingers crossed X...