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myLot reputation of 97/100. SamQuinn (1042)   ranked 474 out of 35,189 in people1 year ago

I had to go to the dentist this past week. I just hate to do that. It has nothing to do with my current dentist or hygenist -- in fact, the hygenist was looking at my records and I haven't had any dental work done for the past 7 years. Before that, I just had to have a couple of crowns on two molars because I had had large fillings for many years, my teeth had cracked, and were starting to hurt. My dislike for dentists goes back about 40 years ago when I broke my front tooth in the a sledding accident -- I had nothing but bad experiences with getting the crown, having the crown, etc., for the next 5 or 6 years; no real problems since then. But I was 10 when I broke my tooth and those bad years just really made a tremendous impact on me -- unfortunately, all bad. So how about all of you? Do you mind going to the dentist? Do you work with people's teeth?

 
 
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tags:  dentist, teeth, hygenist, crown, pain
 
1. myLot reputation of 49/100. CrazCo (212)   ranked 5,725 out of 35,189 in people   1 year ago

Love them. I was born with the terrible genetics of having crooked teeth. I was always insecure about them, and I am going to a dentist some time this year to get them capped to make them look straighter. How could I not love them.=D


myLot reputation of 97/100. SamQuinn (1042)   ranked 474 out of 35,189 in people  1 year ago

You have such the right attitude! Congrats on getting the work done on your teeth: I know your self-confidence will soar even more once that's done.


myLot reputation of 49/100. CrazCo (212)   ranked 5,725 out of 35,189 in people  1 year ago

Aww, thank you for the best response and the comment! Means alot.

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2. myLot reputation of 93/100. mrghill (1982)   ranked 453 out of 35,189 in people   1 year ago

It looks like you have had a lot of problems keeping your teeth from breaking. You probably need to work on keeping your mouth protected when you spend so much time jumping off of tall trees and landing face first into rocks. Maybe not smiling while doing that may help.
I only go to the dentist like I go to the auto mechanic, when something is not right that I cant fix this is the guy that can fix it.

Please, take care of your teeth, or you'll be eating steak through a straw soon.


myLot reputation of 97/100. SamQuinn (1042)   ranked 474 out of 35,189 in people  1 year ago

Actually, my teeth are doing pretty well now, so I'll be able to keep them for quite awhile still. You're right about keeping my mouth closed: for years I told people I broke my front tooth doing a "belly whop with a smile". I followed the "auto mechanic" school of thought for my teeth for years, but for the last 20 or so I've gone pretty regularly; no less than once a year.

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3. myLot reputation of 82/100. pam210 (329)   ranked 7,961 out of 35,189 in people   1 year ago

I can't stand going to the dentist and I don't have any good reason. I have never had any real problems with my teeth and I have gone regularly to the dentist and had braces as a kid. I stess out for weeks before the appointment and it takes everything in me to actually get to the appointment. While I am in the chair I hold the chair so hard that my knuckles are white. I just can't stand people looking in my mouth and poking around.

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4. myLot reputation of 48/100. psphacker (937)   ranked 10,330 out of 35,189 in people   1 year ago

why would someone hate a dentists if they are needed here on earth that is why this career was created.


myLot reputation of 97/100. SamQuinn (1042)   ranked 474 out of 35,189 in people  1 year ago

You are so rational. My fear is irrational and I know it; but I just can't get by how much it hurt as a kid. Even though I know it won't any more, I still just panic at the thought of going. Unfortunately, I project this on to the dentist, even though I haven't been to that dentist for 40 years. blush

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5. myLot reputation of 97/100. GardenGerty (20244)   ranked 859 out of 35,189 in people   1 year ago

I do not like the expense, but the dentist visit is okay with me. It is in fact usually relaxing, and I have had some major work. I do not know why, but I know some people feel this way about the beauty shop.

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6. myLot reputation of 90/100. SHAMRACK (3505)   ranked 4,980 out of 35,189 in people   1 year ago

Dear friend,
I rarely had went to dentist the last two times I had gone that too during my school days and not more than that I used to brush twice every day after I faced the pain on the last visit while taking one of my tooth way back during my childhood days. I would like to avoid going to dentist if it is not necessary. happy

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