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Why do dentists like to torture you?

wonderwall2012wonderwall2012 Posts: 306
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I was made to keep my mouth open for about 15 minutes the other day without a single break to shut it, I thought my jaw muscles were going to split in half. Agony

Not to mention the cold air they blow into your pre filled filling and the drill that hits exposed nerves at every given chance.

Nightmare.
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    BastardBeaverBastardBeaver Posts: 11,903
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    Have you ever had a cast made of your mouth with that awful bluetack type stuff? It starts blocking up your throat and your eyes start watering and you can't swallow.

    Horrible people dentists :cry:
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    Abraham-44Abraham-44 Posts: 285
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    I'm in love with my dentist. She lets me rest my head on her bosom and she has the most beautiful deep blue eyes that make me drift away and forget the pain.
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    vosnevosne Posts: 14,131
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    Dentists are rad. :)
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    Jane Doh!Jane Doh! Posts: 43,307
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    I have sedation so I don't care. :D
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    epicurianepicurian Posts: 19,291
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    It's the lidocaine I dread.
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    Jane Doh!Jane Doh! Posts: 43,307
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    epicurian wrote: »
    It's the lidocaine I dread.

    Excuse my stupidity, but what's that?:o Is it the injection?
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    Mrs TeapotMrs Teapot Posts: 124,896
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    Jane Doh! wrote: »
    I have sedation so I don't care. :D

    Went through years of hell with dentists, when I had to pay I was guided to sedation :rolleyes:

    PS apols about the flying suit comment :D
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    irishguyirishguy Posts: 22,172
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    Abraham-44 wrote: »
    She lets me rest my head on her bosom

    Wonder if the BDA approve of this pain relief technique... Not sure it's something I want to try with my middle-aged, balding dentist
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    epicurianepicurian Posts: 19,291
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    Jane Doh! wrote: »
    Excuse my stupidity, but what's that?:o Is it the injection?

    Yeah. The lidocaine itself I welcome, the big honking needle in my gums, not so much. :(
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    wonderwall2012wonderwall2012 Posts: 306
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    You can be sedated? even for just a filling?
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    epicurianepicurian Posts: 19,291
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    I used to get laughing gas, but my dentist here doesn't have it. :(
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    AddisonianAddisonian Posts: 16,377
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    Not all dentists are like Steve Martin from 'Little Shop of Horrors'. Some just give the profession a very bad name whereas most are kind, gentle, honest souls :)
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    Jane Doh!Jane Doh! Posts: 43,307
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    Mrs Teapot wrote: »
    Went through years of hell with dentists, when I had to pay I was guided to sedation :rolleyes:

    PS apols about the flying suit comment :D
    :D:D
    wonderwall2012 wrote: »
    You can be sedated? even for just a filling?
    Oh yes! I'm terrified of dentists, it's the only thing I'm afraid of. I was overjoyed when I found a Dental Anaesthetic Clinic in Swindon. Costs me an absolute fortune as it's private, but it is worth every penny.
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    Stiffy78Stiffy78 Posts: 26,260
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    Abraham-44 wrote: »
    I'm in love with my dentist. She lets me rest my head on her bosom and she has the most beautiful deep blue eyes that make me drift away and forget the pain.

    My dentist is a fat old bloke but the hygienist bore a striking resemblance to Scarlett Johansson. At my last checkup I was devastated to find out she had left and turned up for my next hygienist appointment with a sense of foreboding but I needn't have worried as she's been replaced with a Christina Hendricks lookalike.
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    irishguyirishguy Posts: 22,172
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    epicurian wrote: »
    I used to get laughing gas, but my dentist here doesn't have it. :(

    Me too... it was awesome! But sadly, they don't seem to do it anymore.. probably too many regulations around it when they can just inject anesthetic
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    Mrs TeapotMrs Teapot Posts: 124,896
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    wonderwall2012 wrote: »
    You can be sedated? even for just a filling?

    Yes you can Wonder.

    I went for years and endured jumping out of the chair and crass treatment due to fear but if you fear too much you can opt for sedation, something I was never told.

    You can also have injections that don't have adrenalin in too, if you are highly strung it adds to your level and you get even more worked up.



    Agree what you say Addison but people need to know the right information and the alternatives for people who are anxious.
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 3,182
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    The only problem I ever had with my dentist was the last time I had to have an x ray which they now do at my dentist intraorally - from inside your mouth, which meant the device had to go all the way in and I had to bite down on it to keep it in place. Now as I have a pretty poor gag reflex this took many attempts...quite embarrasing...my eyes were watering, I felt like I was in some sort of hardcore porn movie :eek: :o
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    Jane Doh!Jane Doh! Posts: 43,307
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    SpangledKes wrote: »
    The only problem I ever had with my dentist was the last time I had to have an x ray which they now do at my dentist intraorally - from inside your mouth, which meant the device had to go all the way in and I had to bite down on it to keep it in place. Now as I have a pretty poor gag reflex this took many attempts...quite embarrasing...my eyes were watering, I felt like I was in some sort of hardcore porn movie :eek: :o

    I had to have a mould done a few months ago. It took three attempts, I think, as the first time I actually vomited. :o
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    Mrs TeapotMrs Teapot Posts: 124,896
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    Jane Doh! wrote: »
    :D:D

    .

    I cried laughing the other night......off topic sorry :D
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    AddisonianAddisonian Posts: 16,377
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    Mrs Teapot wrote: »
    Agree what you say Addison but people need to know the right information and the alternatives for people who are anxious.
    Absolutely correct. Patients should be given all the relative information, including any risks involved, beforehand so that they can make an informed decision as to what kind of treatment they want.
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    wonderwall2012wonderwall2012 Posts: 306
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    Thanx for all the interesting info :)
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    irishguyirishguy Posts: 22,172
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    Mrs Teapot wrote: »
    Yes you can Wonder.

    I went for years and endured jumping out of the chair and crass treatment due to fear but if you fear too much you can opt for sedation, something I was never told.

    You can also have injections that don't have adrenalin in too, if you are highly strung it adds to your level and you get even more worked up.



    Agree what you say Addison but people need to know the right information and the alternatives for people who are anxious.

    Wish I'd been sedated during root canal work :(

    Outa interest, I assume its more costly if you opt for sedation...?
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    Jane Doh!Jane Doh! Posts: 43,307
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    Mrs Teapot wrote: »
    I cried laughing the other night......off topic sorry :D
    Me too! :D
    irishguy wrote: »
    Wish I'd been sedated during root canal work :(

    Outa interest, I assume its more costly if you opt for sedation...?
    Yes, it's all done privately. Although for wisdom teeth extraction, I went to the hospital and was given a general.
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    Mrs TeapotMrs Teapot Posts: 124,896
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    Addisonian wrote: »
    Absolutely correct. Patients should be given all the relative information, including any risks involved, beforehand so that they can make an informed decision as to what kind of treatment they want.

    Why are they not told Addison? I think most people are not aware of the alternatives more than the fearful factors
    wonderwall2012 wrote: »
    Thanx for all the interesting info :)

    I will always be fearful :eek: but love the sleep aspect ;)
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    irishguyirishguy Posts: 22,172
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    Jane Doh! wrote: »
    Me too! :D
    Yes, it's all done privately. Although for wisdom teeth extraction, I went to the hospital and was given a general.

    Wow... root canal was pricey enough on the NHS... I'd probably need to remortgage the house for it to be done privately... so much for that idea :(
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