Breakthrough

Ah, the "chip" was a filling I'd forgotten that must have been shaken loose during the other repairs.  It's all fixed now, even sans novacaine (and didn't hurt.  Much).  So, while that was not a break, and PT kicked my butt again this morning (and TMI: I started my period and am cramping awfully), and I still am not really chewing much (too much jaw soreness), I did get a drink from my coffee place this morning.  Which was, indeed, the only break I've had and the one I was looking for.