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KarenSews2
03-03-2010, 10:53 AM
I'm headed to the dentist, and I know you hate that as much as I do.
hoops
03-03-2010, 11:23 AM
reaching out from NY to hold your hand
peace
hoops
Dee
03-03-2010, 01:00 PM
Gee I'd love to Karen but I'm really not ready to face the horrors of dentists today. I have my own appointment coming up in April and I'd rather not have to think about it until then.
KarenSews2
03-03-2010, 01:56 PM
That's OK, Dee. Let me know, and I'll be your hand-holder in April!

Thanks, Noel!
Amy in Vermont
03-03-2010, 03:21 PM
As I posted on Facebook, I HATE the dentist as well.

Tomorrow morning I am having a bad tooth extracted and the base work for 2 implants done. It IRKS me to have to pay someone thousands of dollars to inflict pain!
DaveM
03-03-2010, 06:28 PM
Don't say that word! And come and hold my hand. Somebody. Anybody.
Sara
03-03-2010, 06:39 PM
Don't say that word! And come and hold my hand. Somebody. Anybody.
I'm here for you, Dave. Bless yur heart! :D

http://i456.photobucket.com/albums/qq287/schoolcounselor4kids/helping-hand.jpg
hoops
03-03-2010, 07:52 PM
I've got hands enough for all of you...reaching out to hold
peace
hoops
Elliott
03-03-2010, 10:47 PM
Do y'all all live in the middle ages.... I get drugs and they put me to sleep. True story! :p
DaveM
03-03-2010, 11:14 PM
I'll take the drugs and sleep...dentistry optional.
Dee
03-04-2010, 06:57 AM
Actually, last year I persisted in getting a dentist who doesn't treat my mouth like he's repairing a truck, unlike my previous one. This one is younger and is well-schooled in dentaphobia as an actual medical condition so I'm not as anxious about going as I used to be.

As for the hygienist who cleans my teeth, I just told her, you hurt me I hurt you back. And she hasn’t hurt me yet! True story.
hoops
03-04-2010, 08:23 PM
Dee, way to take charge!
peace
hoops
DaveM
03-04-2010, 08:39 PM
Hmm....I like that idea. And show up for your cleaning appointment with a pocket full of dental instruments or, for less subtlety, a good solid club.

Ever noticed that there are volumes of medical jokes but no jokes about dentists? Some things, it seems, just can't be made funny.
Dee
03-05-2010, 02:30 PM
Dee, way to take charge!
peace
hoops

Darn right! And fortunately my elbow is always in direct line with the possible offender's chest! Thunk! :p
Amy in Vermont
03-05-2010, 05:35 PM
I survived.

They used plenty novacaine. The entire thing was painless, and minimally annoying for dental procedures.

The offending tooth came out easily.

The implant stubs went in easily. A little grafting medium was needed in the front implant. A few sutures and a temporary spacer to protect things. About 90 minutes start to finish. And a little over $2000 after insurance. That's the part that hurt the most!

After the novacaine wore off, I was a little tender, but nothing that Tylenol couldn't hit. Amazing.
KarenSews2
03-05-2010, 06:11 PM
A brave girl, Amy!! Mine was just a cleaning! I don't have to go back until September!!! YAY!
Sara
03-05-2010, 07:00 PM
Congratulations, Amy, on your survival. Sounds like you passed with flying colors. :)