My appointment was made in error
By Lena Kovadlo
@lovebuglena (43100)
Staten Island, New York
January 23, 2024 10:33am CST
I had a dental cleaning appointment on January 19th. The week before I think it was I got a voicemail on my cell that my appointment was made in error. The office is closed on that day. I had the option to come in on the day the voicemail was left as a spot opened up.
I called the office but no one picked up. When I called again a short time after I was told that the open spot is no longer available so I had to reschedule. I wonder if that happened because I didn’t really want to go that day.
Since I wanted to go after 2pm the earliest available date was March 20th. That’s a two month wait. Granted my January appointment was about four months after the last cleaning instead of six months so it’s okay. On the other hand, I’d rather get it over with instead of waiting that long to have my teeth cleaned.
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@celticeagle (159606)
• Boise, Idaho
23 Jan
I know how that is. Good to get it over with.
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@lovebuglena (43100)
• Staten Island, New York
23 Jan
I never look forward to going to the dentist.
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@celticeagle (159606)
• Boise, Idaho
24 Jan
@lovebuglena ......I have a phobia and WON'T go. I have only five teeth because I quit going due to the treatment I've received from dentists.
@lovebuglena (43100)
• Staten Island, New York
24 Jan
@celticeagle just sitting in that chair makes me anxious, even when nothing is being done to me yet. And I can’t stand the sound of those instruments they use.
@snowy22315 (170706)
• United States
23 Jan
The weather "should" be better in March.
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@lovebuglena (43100)
• Staten Island, New York
23 Jan
It should hopefully be better then.
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@JudyEv (326340)
• Rockingham, Australia
23 Jan
I've had to reschedule from time to time and the space between cleanings gets longer and longer.
@JudyEv (326340)
• Rockingham, Australia
31 Jan
@lovebuglena I make the appointment for six months but sometimes I have to cancel. I rarely put it off more than a week or two.
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@lovebuglena (43100)
• Staten Island, New York
24 Jan
I prefer every six months but since I had not cleaned my teeth in years when I finally went to the dentist the hygienist told me for now every 3-4 months.
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@LindaOHio (157489)
• United States
24 Jan
I had to cancel my teeth cleaning appointment and had to wait 6 MONTHS until I could get another. That means it will be a year in March since I had my teeth cleaned. Not happy about that. Have a good day.
@lovebuglena (43100)
• Staten Island, New York
24 Jan
Wow! That’s a long wait. Hope there aren’t any cavities.
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@peachpurple (13884)
• Malaysia
24 Jan
It doesnt matter when to go for dental cleaning, most important is go early in morning when the office is open, the dentist is still alert and willing to do a good cleaning job
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@mildredtabitha (16085)
• Nairobi, Kenya
23 Jan
March 20th is not far away. Being rescheduled is not bad either unless it was an emergency. How many times a year do you do dental cleaning?
@lovebuglena (43100)
• Staten Island, New York
23 Jan
It’s usually done every six months but I had mine either every three or four as I had not done cleaning for many years before I went to my husband’s dentist.
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@mildredtabitha (16085)
• Nairobi, Kenya
23 Jan
@lovebuglena That's good. I personally don't do dental cleaning. I just brush my teeth at home everyday.
@lovebuglena (43100)
• Staten Island, New York
23 Jan
@mildredtabitha until recently I hadn’t gone for cleaning in years. But I have stains on my teeth and cleaning helps get them out, though not 100% either.
I also discovered I had a cavity when I went in for cleaning. Wouldn’t have known otherwise.
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@lovebuglena (43100)
• Staten Island, New York
23 Jan
When I go for a cleaning they have us schedule our next one before we leave. That’s good I think otherwise I’d probably procrastinate with making an appointment.
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