Comments | keyef: Show those pearly whites

keyef

Show those pearly whites

Oct 18, 2005 23:11

Am I the only person who really doesn't mind going to the dentist? I had an appointment yesterday, I went, I had my teeth cleaned, I chit-chatted a bit, I got a new toothbrush, and I left. No big deal. I didn't worry about it prior to going and I wasn't particularly relieved when I left. It never even occurred to me to mind the visit ( Read more... )

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thebabynancy October 19 2005, 03:50:41 UTC

*faints*

your very first visit? I would have never returned...

*twitch*

keyef October 20 2005, 00:58:16 UTC

Now, see, I understand why YOU would hate going to the dentist and I cannot say that I wouldn't feel the same way in your position.

*Shudder*

Your poor, poor mouth!

halomouse October 19 2005, 03:34:01 UTC

The hygienists at the dentist I went to until I was maybe 16 (mom's insurance changed) always, ALWAYS made my gums bleed a little when they cleaned my teeth. They said it wouldn't happen if I flossed. I am sure they were right, but when I went to the new dentist for the first time, and the teeth-cleaning had no pain component, it was as if a giant lie had been unraveled.

thebabynancy October 19 2005, 03:48:40 UTC

I went to a dentist once where a hygienist did the same thing... She did the first tooth at the back and I could taste blood... I immediately requested the other (there were 2 working there) and she never ever made me bleed. I mean you gotta have a lotta plaque... at least a few inches worth. Gah.

my 2¢,
Nancy

keyef October 20 2005, 01:01:20 UTC

At least you made the switch, eh!
I was amused because my dentist said "Are you flossing regularly? Because it looks like you are."

I mean, I was going to lie anyway, but this way I knew that it didn't really matter that I wasn't flossing as regularly as I should be. It was like when I had a head gear and my orthodontist would tell me that I was doing a great job even though I wasn't even wearing it anymore. (For a while I would take it off in my sleep and then I just gave up.)

I'm glad that your gums stopped bleeding! Bloody mouths are not fun.

thebabynancy October 19 2005, 03:44:40 UTC

Little Shop of Horrors...

:) N

keyef October 20 2005, 01:01:44 UTC

Gah! Yes, not if HE were my dentist, I would never ever ever go!

moonlightjoy October 19 2005, 03:44:56 UTC

I kinda enjoy it myself. I don't even mind when I get fillings done! It's kinda cool walking around with that numbness in my mouth.

keyef October 20 2005, 01:02:43 UTC

Do you bite your face to see if you can feel it when it's numb? ...Or am I the only one who does that...?

moonlightjoy October 20 2005, 01:04:41 UTC

bite my.... face?

keyef October 20 2005, 01:13:24 UTC

Like, your lip and inner cheek..Not exactly your face, per se.. =D

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hub_ October 19 2005, 03:56:00 UTC

I just never go.

keyef October 20 2005, 01:02:55 UTC

Well that can't be good, either!

hub_ October 20 2005, 02:17:48 UTC

why?

keyef October 20 2005, 02:20:20 UTC

Because it is a good thing to have a professional check out your teeth once in a while?

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