HATE the dentist

[User 180565 is taking donation]

I just had to have my front tooth filled and hated every bit of it. Nerves didnt get along with it that well either.

[Meryl]

Feb 12, 2019 10:46:03 GMT -8 User 180565 is taking donation said:

I just had to have my front tooth filled and hated every bit of it. Nerves didnt get along with it that well either.

It's never a pleasant experience to visit the dentist...even if you like your dentist! Ouch...a front tooth too...the worst for the numbing jab! Feels like it's going up your nose! You went though...well done you!

I used to have a real phobia of dentists, but a few years ago, I found a lovely, empathic, gentle female dentist.  I have no fear now.  She listens to me, is very supportive and talks me through the procedure, every step of the way.  We even have a laugh, when I start to gag  

Try to focus on something else when you're going through the procedure.  A poster on the wall, the radio, what you're going to have for dinner!

[User 180565 is taking donation]

Feb 12, 2019 11:05:38 GMT -8 Meryl said:

Feb 12, 2019 10:46:03 GMT -8 User 180565 is taking donation said:

I just had to have my front tooth filled and hated every bit of it. Nerves didnt get along with it that well either.

It's never a pleasant experience to visit the dentist...even if you like your dentist! Ouch...a front tooth too...the worst for the numbing jab! Feels like it's going up your nose! You went though...well done you!

I used to have a real phobia of dentists, but a few years ago, I found a lovely, empathic, gentle female dentist.  I have no fear now.  She listens to me, is very supportive and talks me through the procedure, every step of the way.  We even have a laugh, when I start to gag 

Yeah it was a new dentist too, they did a good job dentist was friendly kind of pleasant but something about him rubbed me the wrong way probably just because it was a new environment which I dont do well in.

Still worried it may fall out again, I never really took good care of my teeth but I'm kind of trying to change my life around and care more. Caring less is easy to do when you're on your own though.

[wildmaven]

Feb 12, 2019 11:11:24 GMT -8 User 180565 is taking donation said:

I never really took good care of my teeth but I'm kind of trying to change my life around and care more. Caring less is easy to do when you're on your own though.

I'm glad you're taking steps now. Recent research is showing a link between gum disease/tooth loss and heart disease:

www.health.harvard.edu/diseases-and-conditions/gum-disease-and-the-connection-to-heart-disease

[Syko Nachoman]

I've never had a painful trip to the dentist -- that numbing stuff they inject into you work wonders. The only part I hate is when they put that X-ray stick thing into your mouth and you have to try really hard not to gag the whole time. I always just barely make it.

[Meryl]

Feb 12, 2019 14:16:31 GMT -8 Syko Nachoman said:

I've never had a painful trip to the dentist -- that numbing stuff they inject into you work wonders. The only part I hate is when they put that X-ray stick thing into your mouth and you have to try really hard not to gag the whole time. I always just barely make it.

Gagging takes on a whole new meaning/perspective, when you have to have an impression for a brace, bridge or dentures! X-rays are a doddle! [JK] X

[wildmaven]

I just found out today that my new coworker LOVES going to the dentist.

I'm currently looking for signs of alien abduction.