I don't like going to the dentist (I like my actual dentist fine; he's charming and funny), but that's my own fault for being too cavalier about flossing. (My secret goal is to go for my cleaning in 4 months [I have to go every 4 months because my gums are the gums of a person who only flosses sporadically] and have the hygienist gasp in amazement at my non-scary gums, because of my new diligent flossing habit. And then they will give me my gold-plated unicorn.)
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Steph L. - Jan 29, 2015 6:32:54 am PST #17523 of 30000
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
Maria - Jan 29, 2015 6:33:02 am PST #17524 of 30000
Not so nice is that I'm about to ruin a Friday morning for a bunch of people because of a series of unfortunate events and an upset foreign government. - shrift
Even when I hated the job, I didn't like giving notice either. It's never a pleasant experience. Congratulations on getting it out into the world, Jessica! It's truly real now.
Ugh, Dana. That sucks. But yay for working in inside clothes?
msbelle, once in a while is not the same as every day. Moderation, not deprivation. Don't beat yourself up. Mortgage is paid. Food is on the table. Lights are on. You and mac are not running around in rags. Sounds like you're being an adult to me.
flea - Jan 29, 2015 6:43:42 am PST #17525 of 30000
information libertarian
I think we need to have a new thread devoted to flossing. (My dentist is very nice also, and my hygienist is a darling. I just hate all the feels of dental action.)
Kiba Rika - Jan 29, 2015 6:44:07 am PST #17526 of 30000
I may have to seize the cat.
I like the dentist the person, but not the dentist the process. I had my wisdom teeth out in November and they covered me with a delightful fuzzy blanket. I think that did almost as much for my nerves as the Halcion and nitrous did. I wonder if I could ask for the blanket when I get a cleaning.
Jessica - Jan 29, 2015 6:45:36 am PST #17527 of 30000
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
Aaaaaaaaand, Other!Boss has now been told. Much more satisfying conversation, because THIS is the person I am most specifically getting away from.
Jesse - Jan 29, 2015 6:51:33 am PST #17528 of 30000
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
YAY!
I am SO EXCITED to go to the dentist this spring, you guys. My gums don't bleed at all when I floss now, so I have high hopes.
tommyrot - Jan 29, 2015 7:06:55 am PST #17529 of 30000
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
I just noticed that it's already the 29th. If this was February it'd be March.
askye - Jan 29, 2015 7:12:27 am PST #17530 of 30000
Thrive to spite them
I have to call my new dentist and schedule the ICON treatment (non drilling way to treat cavitities) and some sort of laser perio treatment for my gum issues.
Previous dentist (who I saw once and totally MISSED the cavity that led to my tooth breaking 2 days after my cleaning) told me "your gums are fine!" which was a huge sign that this dentist is Not Good. No dentist has ever said that. Unfortunately none of these treatments are covered with insurance so it will be more expensive but no drilling. I can get on board with that.
-t - Jan 29, 2015 7:12:51 am PST #17531 of 30000
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
I wonder if I could ask for the blanket when I get a cleaning.
That's a great idea. I don't particularly have dental anxiety but I love hearing about dentists that try to accommodate their patients who do.
Yay, Jess!
You just blew my mind, tommyrot.
Jessica - Jan 29, 2015 7:17:19 am PST #17532 of 30000
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
Maybe I'll spend the week in-between jobs catching up on dentist/dr appointments. That would be very mature of me. #dontwanna