markyj987 Posted June 22, 2005 Report Share Posted June 22, 2005 Well, TG's post made me want to share this little tidbit. I've always been terrified of the dentist...and HATE needles! After like 10 years of avoiding it, I finally had to go in because of some pain. Well, I have a little early periodontal disease and a few cavities. Also got some good news...wisdom teeth are great...lol. Anyway, I was freaking out the whole time, but went in for some fillings and a deep cleaning...and I gotta tell you, it was great. It really didn't hurt...other than some sensitivity on the newly-filled teeth for a couple days. I still have the other half of my mouth to go--and can't wait to get it over with. Then, I'm going in EVERY six months no matter what. If this is the worst of it, regular checkups can't be that bad...lol So if you're avoiding it--don't! If I could muster up the "courage" to do it...anyone can. I'm a chicken! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preacherman Posted June 22, 2005 Report Share Posted June 22, 2005 Re: My dentist rules! went to the dentist a couple of weeks ago, I have 3 cavities that need to be filled. Maybe I need to come to your dentist if they are that good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Finn Posted June 22, 2005 Report Share Posted June 22, 2005 Re: My dentist rules! Glad you found a good one. My wife has been a dental assistant for many years. Good dentists can do work that is nearly painfree. She worked for a guy in Menomonee Falls, WI that was excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christsavedme Posted June 22, 2005 Report Share Posted June 22, 2005 Re: My dentist rules! Some dentist are good others are bad....just depends on who you go to. Sounds like you got a good one. I have been to some that hurt you real bad. Almost made you think they did it just for the fun of it! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markyj987 Posted June 22, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2005 Re: My dentist rules! [ QUOTE ] She worked for a guy in Menomonee Falls, WI that was excellent. [/ QUOTE ] My dentist is in the Falls too...Dr. Cameron Wygle. Lots of dentists there, but thought I'd throw the name out there anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted June 22, 2005 Report Share Posted June 22, 2005 Re: My dentist rules! I go on regular check ups. I dont much like the teeth scrape and my dentist doesnt numb for fillings (unless they are deep). All and all its not that bad. Id rather go and have him take care of my teeth than deal with cavaties. Oh and I dont have wisdom teeth. I was actually born without them. Its not very common but it happens (genetics). Im pretty happy about that. Ive seen people suffer through them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Andrea Posted June 22, 2005 Report Share Posted June 22, 2005 Re: My dentist rules! [ QUOTE ] I go on regular check ups. I dont much like the teeth scrape and my dentist doesnt numb for fillings (unless they are deep). All and all its not that bad. Id rather go and have him take care of my teeth than deal with cavaties. Oh and I dont have wisdom teeth. I was actually born without them. Its not very common but it happens (genetics). Im pretty happy about that. Ive seen people suffer through them. [/ QUOTE ] Your dentist doesn't numb you for fillings?????????? YIKES!!!!!!!!!!!! I have to be numbed up for just a cleaning!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Finn Posted June 22, 2005 Report Share Posted June 22, 2005 Re: My dentist rules! [ QUOTE ] Your dentist doesn't numb you for fillings?????????? YIKES!!!!!!!!!!!! I have to be numbed up for just a cleaning!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! [/ QUOTE ] So what's all this business about women having a greater tolerance for pain than men? Her dentist there was Dr Thomas. Awesome guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Andrea Posted June 22, 2005 Report Share Posted June 22, 2005 Re: My dentist rules! [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] Your dentist doesn't numb you for fillings?????????? YIKES!!!!!!!!!!!! I have to be numbed up for just a cleaning!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! [/ QUOTE ] So what's all this business about women having a greater tolerance for pain than men? Her dentist there was Dr Thomas. Awesome guy. [/ QUOTE ] Stir, stir, stir. We can have babies and ya'll can't so there I did it once with drugs, once without. I'll take the epidural anytime thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted June 22, 2005 Report Share Posted June 22, 2005 Re: My dentist rules! [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] I go on regular check ups. I dont much like the teeth scrape and my dentist doesnt numb for fillings (unless they are deep). All and all its not that bad. Id rather go and have him take care of my teeth than deal with cavaties. Oh and I dont have wisdom teeth. I was actually born without them. Its not very common but it happens (genetics). Im pretty happy about that. Ive seen people suffer through them. [/ QUOTE ] Your dentist doesn't numb you for fillings?????????? YIKES!!!!!!!!!!!! I have to be numbed up for just a cleaning!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! [/ QUOTE ] Nope. He will offer a shot but its really not that bad. Its more like a little pressure and a little pain then OUCH! When it gets to that point he says, "If you can indure that for 1-4 seconds we can avoid the shot." That is a painful 1-4 seconds but I can live with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshM Posted June 22, 2005 Report Share Posted June 22, 2005 Re: My dentist rules! YEa i have a 6 month check up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff Posted June 22, 2005 Report Share Posted June 22, 2005 Re: My dentist rules! I have not been in 8 years...the last time I was there he had to give me 11 needles to try to freeze me enough to get 1 filling in......I do not take to freezing very well...when I broke my finger and dislocated it they had to give me 6 shots to freeze it.My wife wants me to go again but I really don't want to... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted June 22, 2005 Report Share Posted June 22, 2005 Re: My dentist rules! Atta boy! My kids and I go religiously, in fact, my kids got their crowns sealed today--insurance picked up 100% I've been work free for over 10 years now I think. Just got cleared last week with my latest 6 month checkup. We have a new dentist. My old one, Dr. Payne (no kidding), just retired and sold his practice to this young guy. He seems to be really good too. Great with the kids. In fact, today, when he was sealing my son's teeth, he filed down a snaggle tooth that's been bugging the crap out of me! And he didn't charge me, he was all giggly that I liked the result. LOL. Anyway, yeah, keep up with the checkups Marky, you won't regret it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted June 23, 2005 Report Share Posted June 23, 2005 Re: My dentist rules! After reading this post...I'm realizing that I had a great tolerance for pain(which turned out not to be a good thing). I ended up with bone loss and having 28 teeth pulled in one sitting in "The Chair". P.S. I can take out my dentures and floss now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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