Wildisthewind
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Hate it always have. Goes back to my childhood where one stupid nurse said to me " we don't want to touch that nerve do we, or we will be scraping you of the ceiling" True story. Reply #41. Sep 20 10, 6:39 AM |
lardask
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Always feared the dentist,now I went to one that uses laser its amazing,no freezing and all you hear is a little clicking sound,expensive though,well worth it for me Reply #42. Oct 01 10, 11:51 PM |
Dragonfrog
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My first experience was having an abcessed tooth pulled at age 7. Hated dentists after that until after high school when I went school for and then to work for...you guessed it a dentist! Worked as a dental assistant for 19 years even met my husband through that office. I do agree with one comment though, Marathon Man made me almost hide under my seat in the theater, and I was working for the dentist at the time! Reply #43. Jan 28 11, 10:37 PM |
joecali
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Yes I hate, it's so awful. Reply #44. Jan 28 11, 11:07 PM |
playmate1111
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Don't know why i came to this and read it, having a tooth pulled on Friday :) Anyone got any valium? lol Reply #45. Jan 29 11, 1:27 AM |
Dragonfrog
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I'll pray for you playmate, hang in there! Reply #46. Jan 29 11, 10:06 AM |
purelyqing
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No, never been to a dentist except once to use my work benefits and then only for scaling and polishing. We used to have annual checks by nurses in school. Reply #47. Jan 30 11, 5:14 AM |
trojan11
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Saw the dentist last Tuesday. Five fillings, some drilling out, polishing and scrapping, cost $239. No injection for pain, and there was none. His work came with a six month gaurantee. No pain or hassle at all. Mind you, Salvador is not the best place for a dentist to make a mess of things. Reply #48. Jan 30 11, 9:45 AM |
frosty123
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Yes. I had a broken tooth pulled out of my mouth and when the dentist was pulling it, the novacaine already had worn off. I bit her twice and I drew blood the second time. Reply #49. Jan 05 17, 8:43 PM |
Mixamatosis
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Yes, though I've got over it to a reasonable extent over the years. My husband and daughter also have a fear of the dentist. Recently I read of a new discovery of a chemical application that can encourage regrowth of damaged teeth and the hope is that it may eliminate the need for fillings but it's not yet on the market and I don't know how long it will take before it is. Reply #50. Jan 10 17, 5:07 AM |
daver852
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No,I am not afraid of the dentist. I am TERRIFIED of the dentist! Reply #51. Jan 10 17, 1:05 PM |
Creedy
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I'm not afraid of the dentist - but I'm sure as heck afraid of the dentist's bill Reply #52. Aug 29 17, 5:52 AM |
AcrylicInk
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I didn't mind it until a couple of years ago when I had to have my first filling. I'm not scared now, but a bit less comfortable about going. Reply #53. Aug 30 17, 2:05 AM |
Mixamatosis
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The things I think abut are: 1) I'm not going to die from dental treatment. 2) It will be over soon. Just concentrate on the music 3) I'm lucky. If I was living in medieval times it would be pliers and no anaesthetic. 4) I did finally find a dentist I trusted, though mine is expensive. 5) I go to the dentist less often but have learned how to look after my teeth better so it's not such a big deal when I go. 6) After going through childbirth the dentist is not such a big deal either. Reply #54. Sep 03 17, 4:12 AM |
misstified
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It' not a great experience but I go regularly because my teeth are quite weak and I want to keep them as long as possible. Reply #55. Nov 09 17, 3:55 PM |
SaggySocks
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My allergy to novocaine was discovered at the dentist. Apparently, being green faced is not a good idea. Poor dentist...I hope he's recovered by now. Reply #56. Nov 09 17, 4:34 PM |
blake_aus_nsw
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No not really but i don't like to go because when i have the dentist tools put in my mouth it makes me gag. Reply #57. Dec 06 17, 10:42 PM |
Mixamatosis
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Why do dentists always ask you questions after they've filled your mouth with something that makes it impossible to speak? Reply #58. Dec 07 17, 6:15 AM |
Mixamatosis
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For anyone scared of the dentist https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgI3Y7gxMO4 Reply #59. Jan 13 18, 2:52 PM |
jabb5076
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I'm petrified--too many bad experiences. I'd rather go through labor again than have dental work done. Unfortunately, I'm going to have to go this year. Sigh... Reply #60. Jan 13 18, 5:32 PM |
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