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[orrpeople]

I like to have the same DDS as my kids do so that I can try them out before putting the kids in the chair. At the same time I feel like an imposter walking in with the kids, pretending to be a calm, intelligent parent when the doctor already knows I’m a fragile, white knuckled, coward.

I've cried in the dentist chair. Cried.

 

[room onthebroom]

I've cried in the dentist chair. Cried.

Me too girl. Even yesterday. They were silent, snotless tears thank Heaven, but they were quietly running past my shaded goggles & into my hair none the less.

They called me today to confirm next weeks appointment. This is way to early for a confirmation & I could tell by the way she hesitated while asking, “How are you???” That she knew I’d be damaged & might not show up. I’m proud to say I opened my mouth as wide as I could & said in my happy voice, “Great! I’m fine. Thank you so much, buh-bye.” ... This is the true power of a crunchy taco addiction.

 

[orrpeople]

I need to go in. But I haven't. I like my dentist - he's a former student of mine - I've got no good excuse.

In other news, I just finished a 20 chick hatch!!! Babies!

 

[Alaskan]

In other news, I just finished a 20 chick hatch!!! Babies!

See! Ya can't go to the dentist! Have to watch the chicks!

 

[bobbi-j]

I've cried in the dentist chair. Cried.

Me too. When I do have to have work done, I bring my headphones and listen to soothing music. I crank it up to help cover the noise of the power tools. I tell them, "If you need me to do something, you're going to have to get my attetion first, becase I'm checking out." I did find out the last time I went in for a cleaning that if they don't use the power tools and do it manually, I don't need the gas. I can't handle the sound of those things!

 

[room onthebroom]

Me too. When I do have to have work done, I bring my headphones and listen to soothing music. I crank it up to help cover the noise of the power tools. I tell them, "If you need me to do something, you're going to have to get my attetion first, becase I'm checking out." I did find out the last time I went in for a cleaning that if they don't use the power tools and do it manually, I don't need the gas. I can't handle the sound of those things!

I don’t mind the noise. It’s the needles & the smell/taste that gets to me. The metallic instruments, the blood & the bone dust all mixed up with the too sweet medicines ... it just totally sends me over the edge.

 

[Alaskan]

Me... it is the pain...

If it just didn't hurt so bad...

 

[orrpeople]

See! Ya can't go to the dentist! Have to watch the chicks!

Exactly!!

Well, good morning, pond. Son #2 heads back to Iowa today. He told me his flight time last night, so I set my alarm, got up, got dressed and came out to find this note.

Coffee anyone?

 

[sourland]

Good morning, Pond. Y'all should come to use my dentist - great with the needle - no pain. Well, the last - abscessed root canal did hurt for 3 days after initial/temporary repair.

 

[muddy75]

I hope so. That's probably what the dentist will charge to replace it.

actually at least double that