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Wednesday, November 22, 2006

 

Dental Visits - Say no more

What would you think of me if I told you I enjoy dental visits, if I said that I actually look forward to see my dentist. You probably might rank me high among the sadists.

The truth is, I have always hated going to dentists. The idea of me getting strapped to that chair, having needles shot inside my mouth, having dentists talk to me while my mouth is full of dental instruments and I cant talk back. What about those dentists who talk to their assistants while working away on your mouth as if you dont exists. These people just get on my nerve. I dont really have problem with drills, or a piercing pain once every few seconds, I can deal with that. The way I see it, better endure pain in the hands of a professional (yea right) than ending up living day in day out with toothaches.

The other thing I have noticed is, dentists love extraction, any discomfort they get working on your teeth, the first suggestion is: Hmmm, no matter what I do, this will give you trouble in a few months. As for me, if I go to a dentist with a particular problem, the first thing I say is, do whatever you want, but do not extract my tooth. Some dentists are not happy with this approach and spend a lifetime trying to explain why this tooth should go.

Some of the people I know would stick to the same dentist in their lifetime. I have learned not to trust these cash vampires, so I usually switch between dentists all the time. If I am not happy with one dentist, I just move on to a different one. Anyone who lives in UK will tell you how difficult this is. But I take my chances.

Well, my recent visit to the dentist has changed all this. The dentist was a professional and a charming young lady. She was talking continuously while working on me. After taking my x-ray she spent almost an hour going over it, which I learned a lot in the process. After that, she took a piece of cotton and massaged my gum, she then stuck a needle which I did not at all feel the pain. All the time she did her work there was no pain at all. She kept asking me a number of questions and she knew I cannot answer. Then she told me not to worry, just remember all these questions and answer them during the break. If I showed a slight sign of discomfort, both herself and her assistant would genuinely aplologise an avoid doing that again.

To top it all, once finished, she gave me her mobile number and email address, and she told me if I felt any pain at all I should contact her.

I admire this lady for so many reasons, one: professionalism, despite of accentricity, she is a professional, and very thorough in her job, she uses the latest technology in her work, which includes digital x-ray and all other stuff.

two: She looks after the patient's interest. Even though she is there to make money, but she explains the problem thoroughly and suggests if it was too costly I could do it elsewhere.

three: she is kind. She makes sure that you endure no pain at all during the process, she will go out of her way not to cause pain.

Having said all that, she is very very expensive. I would prefer to do my dental work in my homeland.

Comments:
Oh my gosh, when I was a kid going in for my dental treatment, I fell in love with my dental trips. My whole procedure lasted for about years, starting from extraction of two teeth, wearing the head-gear, and then braces and ultimately retainers. I loved going to the dentist so much I had decided I would be a dentist when I go to college, and I did eventually studied for one year, only to change to architecture. However, I still wish I were a dentist today. A lot of people think it's a weird profession looking into people's mouth and all, but I think I would enjoy it.

I am glad you found a great dentist. It's very important to find the right dentist to ensure you have a comfort level with them.

Mansur
 
I think she was beautiful also.
Right? ;-)
 
Mansur,

You are the first person who seems to enjoy dental visits. Nice to hear that.

Server,

Welcome back, beautiful? Yes she is :)
 
Had one dental experience till now (thank God) Hated it!!
Loved the ice cream afterwards ;)
 
OMG, NASH, don't remind me with dentists….it was like horror movie. Damn, I hated that dentist….but later, I went to good one…but still hate dental clinic. Yeah, imagine yourself with your mouth opened that wide and your dear dentist chatting about life with her assistant…damn, I was boiling with anger!

What a great young lady!! But, sad to know that she cost you too much…. acutely, UK famous by this high cost…in everything.
 
Are you crazy?!
u love going to the dentist????? how could u ??? doctors always look intimidating no matter how nice and how care they are!
it's like having someone to tell you that u'll die tomorrow for cancer or something with nice and warm and ease.

how could u??? loool.
 
Hey guys, going to dentists is cool. I remember whenI had my wisdom tooth out, I was eating buckets of ice cream. So cool!

Mansur
 
Asrar AL-Banat,

Welcome to my blog, you are lucky not to have dental visits, they can be daunting, well, it actually depends on the dentist, as I have just discovered.

Sama dear,

I know, she is really expensive, I dont think I can afford her, wish I could though.


Someguy,

I agree to some extent, medical professionals are col, I mean to them patients are just cases to be dealt with, they have no real feelings, I have confirmed that after watching "Grey's Anatomy", its a series on practicind medics in a trauma unit, quite suspense.


Mansur,

Looks like you have been quite lucky with your dentists. I have swtiched dentists many times, in fact I have trouble trusting my doctors, and they know it. But yes, I wont mind the ice cream.
 
"What would you think of me if I told you I enjoy dental visits"

I would say that u r ……..
No no it’s a secret! The last time I went to a dentist kanat two months ago & I guess its gonna be the last no matterwut!! Wut made me tolerate the pain was the dentist himself..he was HOTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT! ;(
 
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Arablady,

It wont be hard to guess what the secret is :)

My latest experience has taught me that dental vists should be fun and enjoyable, especially if the dentists use high tech. If he was HOT, then its something else :)
 
Typical Arab man, will do/pay anything for a pretty face :(
 
There are NO good dentists, period.
If they're cheap, they're crap. If they're not crap, they're expensive.
 
Hi NASH
Hope u r okay
long time ago

Waiting for ur news...

Take Care

BYE
 
Anonymous,

You have got the bracket wrong way around, it should be this way :).


Qatar Cat,

Very true, but seriously this dentist is exceptional. She is not just good, but real good. Also she did not do some of the work bec she thought I would pay unnecessarily, now thats what I call professionalism.

Sama,

My dear friend, why am I always happy when I receive your messages ? :)
 
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