Please add 1 punching bag to my Christmas wish list.
I went to the so called "Doctor" Adam (no, it wasn't Larry dressed up as Adam), and I waited in the chair for so long that I got a stack of papers graded. Even the dental assistant was getting impatient because she kept pacing the hallway. When he finally saw me and checked out my teeth, this was the verbal (and mental) dialogue that took place:
Me: He'll be nice to you if you're cheery with him! It's so nice to meet you! I'm not looking forward to a numb face, but I sure am eager to be pain-free!
Adam: You have pain? Why is that?
Me: I was here not long ago and found out I had a cavity. I can't wait til you fix it.
Adam: (after assessing my teeth) Nope, I'm not going to do anything.
Me: What? Did you just say no? Are you kidding me? Can't you see I have a painful cavity? What about the hole you just poked?
Adam: That's not an actual cavity. Is that so? It's more of a catch. We'll just keep an eye on it.
Me: But it hurts! And won't it just get bigger?
Adam: (checks again) It's really not that big. You shouldn't be experiencing so much pain with such a small catch. Don't tell me about my toothaches, please! You must have sensitive teeth.
Me: I feel pain after I eat sweet things, like sugar in my tea or ice cream...
Adam: So, you're sensitive after hot and cold things. I recommend a sensitive toothpaste. We sell one here for $36 and it's the best. You don't say.
Me: But if I have sensitive teeth, wouldn't it hurt all over my mouth? It just hurts here.
Adam: Again, that catch shouldn't be causing that kind of pain. You must be grinding your teeth when you eat. Probably right on that tooth. I recommend....
Me: Am I allowed to tell him he's an idiot? Just smile and get out of here.
That day was the same day our car started breaking down and had to go to a garage (Matt is the best!) and we're still in the time frame of A) crazy busy week and B) crazier week next week and C) exams in two weeks that I haven't written yet...
I don't know when I'll be able to get this tooth fixed, but I'm not going to let a "catch" stop me from enjoying the Thanksgiving meal with family. I would, however, like to eat with without a bottle of ibuprofen.
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Bummer! Two words come to mind...."second" and "opinion!"
ReplyDeleteSmall indentations that give trouble can possibly be filled with resin, as was mine. Hopefully, you can put it off 'til life is a bit less hectic?? There is a toothpaste for hot and cold for about 5$ called Sensodyne, or something similar. It's sold here too. Did you tell him his brother diagnosed it as a cavity! Would have liked to see him squirm with that!
Maybe there's a dentist in your church that you can trust to give you the straight story!! Praying for you! Love and hugs, Mom
Grrr!
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