I wouldn't paint the connectors unless I tried it with them as is and found it really bothered me. But I also wouldn't paint that fixture, especially if that is truly crystal or it is a higher end fixture and the finish is in good shape. If it is glass, it probably doesn't matter that much, but I think the colors reflected in crystal will be prettier with the metal finish than with white. I also think of white fixtures are a recent thing that will soon seem dated while the metal finish is more classic. I may be wrong, but it seems to me that every time white fixtures come into fashion, they are fairly short lived and I like that fixture enough to want to keep it around.

my sister and I both have very bad astigmatism along with our very high myopia, I have not had surgery yet but she has. She had been using the mini mono with her contact lenses so they went with that in her surgery and she absolutely hates it, so much so that if she had the money she would want it changed. But she is stuck with it. She said it is not at all like it was with her contacts which she was fine with. I personally won't go that route either since I never had contacts like that either I know it would be bad for me to try to adjust too. Some people have very good results with it, which is great. What ever you decide on hope you have a very successful surgery.

I've been to the one at my Missouri Walmart many times.. he does not work for Walmart, but is a independent optometrist. I also get my glasses there. He is much nicer and does a thorough eye exam unlike some of the other places I have been to (such as Clarkson Eyecare, which was the worst exam and lenses ever.. took me months of adjustments and changes of lenses and the glasses were still not right. I did finally receive a refund and promptly went back to Walmart, even though it is a out-of-network provider for my insurance now. So worth it though!).

IdaClaire, I am in the dental profession and want assure you that implants are the "standard of care" now, meaning that if a single tooth needs to be replaced it might be your best option. I work at a dental school in Boston 2 days/week, where we see patients who travel many miles for the discounted fee at a dental school. However, since you have a dentist you trust and you also trust her judgement in referring you to a good oral surgeon, you can go forward with confidence. You are correct in that implants are a good option vs. bridge when "virgin" teeth are involved. Re: Springroz's comment on the cost " What I do not understand is why insurance covered most of the endo, but almost NONE of the crown....as if you had a choice to do the crown!" Your insurance company will pay up to the maximum allowed per calendar year. That is it. So if you had endodontic treatment on a tooth or teeth you may have used all your benefits for the year. Therefore the crown would not be covered in full. Anyone with dental insurance can request that a pre-treatment estimate of all costs be sent to the insurance company before beginning treatment. The ins.co will send you a determination of benefits. This way, you know up front what the ins.co. will cover and what you will have to pay out of pocket. If you want to maximize you benefits, you may be able to have the implant done now and the crown done in January or later.