apparently, a root canal I had done about 5 years ago left just a tiny amount of the root left, and it's become infected.

so now I'm going to need another root canal to fix it. though this one should be slightly less invasive, and will involve a lazer. but it's still going to be over 1,000 even with insurance covering part of it.

and if that doesn't cure the infection I'll need surgery. really hoping it doesn't come to that