tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4378097844019756833.post3047957662772794371..comments2023-06-24T09:17:17.509-05:00Comments on So... what else?: Dental DiatribeSarah http://www.blogger.com/profile/14091395645226862871noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4378097844019756833.post-56567386174231671222009-11-28T10:14:45.328-06:002009-11-28T10:14:45.328-06:00Dr. Buccholz was absolutely the best dentist ever....Dr. Buccholz was absolutely the best dentist ever. He always had a glut of Highlights issues in his waiting room and an overflowing trunk filled with crazy toys for after the visit.<br /><br />Now, that freak-show orthodontist that called teeth "toofers" and eventually got caught huffing gas in his dental office -- that dude ruined orthondtia for me. I think he looked like the freaky guy from Silence of the Lambs. "It puts the lotion on or it gets the hose." I swear to God he said that about my retainer once. (shudder) He didn't have a magical chest full of toys nor Highlights in his office. <br /><br />I think I've established scientifically valid criteria for selecting your next dentist:<br /><br />-> Stacks and stacks of Highlights in waiting room<br />-> Trunk filled with toys to choose ONE at the end of your visit<br />-> No funny talk about "toofers" or lotion.Stephanienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4378097844019756833.post-88497141445759065932009-11-27T23:31:08.670-06:002009-11-27T23:31:08.670-06:00Marcie, I had no idea you were in dental school! ...Marcie, I had no idea you were in dental school! You kid about the torture, but there must be some uniform training there.Sarah https://www.blogger.com/profile/14091395645226862871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4378097844019756833.post-29712719571058900272009-11-25T10:59:26.267-06:002009-11-25T10:59:26.267-06:00Did you know that I went to (1 year of) Dental Sch...Did you know that I went to (1 year of) Dental School?! (By the way, it is a 4 year program :)) I left when we got to the classes about how to torture patients and ensuring they all need follow-up visits! <br />Does this explain why I haven't seen you at the rink much?! <br />Happy Thanksgiving!<br />MarcieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4378097844019756833.post-64384046124988772302009-11-25T10:40:20.258-06:002009-11-25T10:40:20.258-06:00I loathe the dentist, even though I haven't ha...I loathe the dentist, even though I haven't had a bad experience. Lucky me, no wisdom teeth! Sorry to laugh so hard at your expense, but that is too funny!Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05249357944184963398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4378097844019756833.post-1663918002856439592009-11-24T18:07:44.977-06:002009-11-24T18:07:44.977-06:00OK, I dislike dentists very much. I use nitrous fo...OK, I dislike dentists very much. I use nitrous for cleanings because my nerves kick into high gear. But I LOVE LOVE LOVE my dentist. He's gentle, nice, and kinda cute. If you want his name, let me know. However, I do believe that digging and drilling are here to stay. You're talking about things (teeth) that are embedded in your jaw bones, and there is only one way to get at them. If the offending part of the tooth is below the gum surface, you don't have many treatment options. As you know, I work in dental, and I've seen it all, heard it all, and can give you an opinion about just about every dentist in town, and every dental procedure known to man. Just ask!! heheDana McKibbage Waldbillighttp://blogspot.ariellft.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4378097844019756833.post-83834208093392870302009-11-24T17:06:41.058-06:002009-11-24T17:06:41.058-06:00I had my first root canal last Thanksgiving and my...I had my first root canal last Thanksgiving and my wisdom teeth removed in the military in about '95 (I was actually *ordered* to have them remove as part of my separation physical among other indignities).<br /><br />The two experiences could not have been more different.<br /><br />The wisdom tooth extraction could better be referred to as a mining expedition in my mouth (think "There Will Be Blood"). The Army just *loves* to conduct training on a large captive audience, and I believe my "dentist" was more than likely a student. There was a lot of blood, and some crying (the hygienist burst into tears at one point), followed by a lot of pain medication.<br />The root canal, on the other hand, was very nearly a complete non-event. It was almost discomfort-free. There were a couple of times when the probe touched a "live" nerve, but that was about it. It was a very long procedure (two and a half hours or so), so I'd say the worst part was jaw soreness from having my face jacked open for that long.<br /> Before choosing the most recent dentist, I asked friends in the area, and checked reviews online. Ultimately, the guy I picked seems to have been the right choice, but the other difference since the last time I'd been to the dentist was probably in my attitude. Dentists are hellaciously expensive, and I'm not going to pay someone an obscene amount of money to inflict pain on me when it could be avoided, so I'm more likely to say something if I don't like their technique.<br />Also, I recommend watching "Marathon Man" before each appointment. After that, any dentist looks like a pro.Jaredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10700682896968455350noreply@blogger.com