My dental appointment was better than expected
By Diana
@dya80dya (36773)
June 13, 2024 12:35pm CST
Today I went to the dentist. It wasn't easy because she worked on three teeth at once. I stayed there for one hour. Before going I was sad because of that dog. But an interesting thing happened. I felt like I was choking while I was on the chair. I made signs and the dentist didn't stop. And I bit the dentist accidentally. I didn't feel I bit her because of anesthesia. But she said that I stung her. Of course, I didn't even realize that I bit her. It was difficult to stay there, but I could do this. The teeth can be saved. I mean a part of them. But the prices are huge. I could calm myself with deep breathing and a huge motivation. I counted different objects, I tried to distract myself. And everything worked and she didn't have to give me breaks. My breath stopped for several moments because I was in an uncomfortable position. But I calmed myself. I think this is a huge progress. My mom prayed a lot for me. She said that her prayers were answered.
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@moffittjc (121656)
• Gainesville, Florida
13 Jun
Going to the dentist has never bothered me. I even fell asleep once when the hygienist was cleaning my teeth! I had an appointment scheduled a week ago, but the office called me the day before to cancel my appointment because my dentist was sick. So now I have to reschedule for another visit (it's just a routine cleaning).
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@moffittjc (121656)
• Gainesville, Florida
15 Jun
@dya80dya I've been very blessed with good teeth. I thank my parents for always insisting that my brother and I floss and brush our teeth frequently when we were little. I've never even had any cavities! But I did have my wisdom teeth removed, and one of them was impacted, so it took almost 4 hours of surgery to remove it. I was in a lot of pain with that one, but fortunately it hasn't made me scared of going to the dentist.
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@dya80dya (36773)
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14 Jun
Going to the dentist can bring a lot of pain. I think that some people aren't afraid of pain. You are lucky. I wish I could be calm and relaxed. I had complex treatments and tooth removal and they were painful. I think going to the dentist is very uncomfortable.
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@grenery8 (11050)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
15 Jun
@dya80dya i also remember i accidentally bit one of my male dentists and he was 2meters tall and had a tummy, a strong man. when things reverse, they are acting worse than us, patients. silly. it was an accident, not your fault, she should grow up. i also remember how many times they accidentally, especially women, scratched me with nails and when they put that paper thing, for health reason, underneath our chin, i feel they pulled my hair but i don't say a thing
@snowy22315 (181948)
• United States
13 Jun
Good, I am glad you had a positive experience at the dentist. Don't they have any dentists there that work in those with aow income.maybe on a sliding scale or something?
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@kaylachan (71518)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
13 Jun
I'm glad that it went better. That's the one place I refuse to go.
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@kaylachan (71518)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
15 Jun
@dya80dya There are just some things I don't do. Going to the doctor or dentist isn't really one of them. My doctor wants me to come in for my anual, but they also want blood work. I have to go to an outside lab to get it done. And, with George not driving, that's easier said than done. Because that'd require a trip to my doctor's office, to get the lab orders. Then a trip to the lab. Then back to the doctor's office a week later for the appoitment only for them to throw a b fit over my numbers.
@akalinus (43332)
• United States
13 Jun
No one likes dental work. You have to pay them to hurt you and it does not seem fair. They should observe your breathing and make sure that everything is okay. I bet you are glad that is behind you now and you are ready for whatever comes next. Praying for you too.
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@kobesbuddy (78871)
• East Tawas, Michigan
13 Jun
I don't like getting dental work done. I'm glad God took care of this, through prayer!
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@Cristi_Ichim (3743)
• Bucharest, Romania
13 Jun
I hope you get better and better. Wish you well.
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