tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post1125197117955938548..comments2024-03-19T08:35:01.699+00:00Comments on Love my life: Thumbs up for the teef ;o)Meanqueenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-24678825604543703452015-09-09T22:50:27.273+01:002015-09-09T22:50:27.273+01:00I used to be afraid of the dentist and the school ...I used to be afraid of the dentist and the school one took out a few teeth without thinking of filling etc. When I was 21 I worked for the police and I went to the police dentist (well the one they used) He was marvellous and I was never afraid with him. I even went to him when we moved miles away and then followed him around, as I would have been scared going to someone else. When he retired, I decided I needed to see someone local if I was changing and I have found a fabulous lady, Joanne, who both husband I adore. She has the lightest touch of all with the needle. I've neglected my teeth this year with husband's heart attack as appointment was at that time. Then mum not being well. I have now booked an appointment at the end of this month, phew..Campfirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06573797205145907726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-12192169232341192722015-09-05T04:53:32.786+01:002015-09-05T04:53:32.786+01:00I didn't enjoy my one and only root canal, but...I didn't enjoy my one and only root canal, but it wasn't that bad, either. Most women I know would agree with me. Most men have to take two days off work "because I had root canal work!" I will say, whether you are phobic about dentists or not, some people simply have a lower tolerance for pain. Nothing against them--it's just how it is. My MIL was one of the hardest workers I ever met (waitressed for 45 years) but she had no tolerance for pain whatsoever.mikemaxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06569666073239903588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-22918508202168183232015-09-05T04:43:03.793+01:002015-09-05T04:43:03.793+01:00I never minded going to the dentist, although I ne...I never minded going to the dentist, although I never enjoyed it. I did not want a mouth full of black, rotten teeth (used to be more common than now) and I wanted to keep all of my teeth. So far, except for wisdom teeth, I have succeeded. I am 69 and remember when they would fill kids' teeth without novacaine. Not mine, they didn't! BTW, I never had orthodontia (parents would never have paid for it). Bottom teeth are spaced far apart in front and are food-catchers, but my top teeth are nice and straight. Luck of the draw.mikemaxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06569666073239903588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-32661215727466807522015-09-04T06:21:11.659+01:002015-09-04T06:21:11.659+01:00I was born and raised in the UK and came to the US...I was born and raised in the UK and came to the USA 30 years ago. As a kid, I was absolutely terrified of the dentist .... I had a lot of cavities and rotten teeth due to zero dental hygiene in the home so I really suffered in my youth with teeth that needed big fillings, tooth extractions, the whole bit. I found my dentist newly graduated from dental school when I moved to the US and have been with him ever since .... can't let anyone else tamper with my mouth LOL Even though I have moved far from his dental practice (100 miles or so) I make the drive to see him because he is the only one I can trust. Crazy to make such a long drive but that is the far reaching effect of having been butchered by british dentists LOLQuesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18132950764844608518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-43180382884031604122015-09-04T06:09:39.553+01:002015-09-04T06:09:39.553+01:00Can you buy the floss picks over there in the UK? ...Can you buy the floss picks over there in the UK? They make flossing an absolute breeze .... no longer will you have to break off a length of floss and try to angle it in between your teeth! That was so tiresome I wouldn't floss but I do now, using these little picks. They are a tooth saver.Questhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18132950764844608518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-50758069549623394192015-09-03T21:12:19.299+01:002015-09-03T21:12:19.299+01:00As I said above, it's my worst nightmare but w...As I said above, it's my worst nightmare but we should all be brave and see our dentist. My paternal grandmother delayed seeing her dentist after suffering toothache for 6 months. She finally went when the pain was too much. After a suspicious looking growth was found she had a biopsy and was found to have cancer in her jaw. She died 2 years later at age 61. Mrs LHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17070413740231580278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-48883338325121645712015-09-03T21:05:51.679+01:002015-09-03T21:05:51.679+01:00Hi, I'm sure he knows how scared I get as if I...Hi, I'm sure he knows how scared I get as if I'm having a long procedure, he'll stop half way through and let me have a rest. Last December I gripped my hands together so hard that I ripped my tendons in my middle finger of my left hand resulting in mallet finger in a splint for 6 weeks....I only had a check up!!Mrs LHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17070413740231580278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-53574368371987881082015-09-03T17:19:24.980+01:002015-09-03T17:19:24.980+01:00I've had more than my share of - awful - root ...I've had more than my share of - awful - root canal work done over the years. The trouble is that it's hard to completely remove the nerve in the root right to the end; so abscess can occur. I've even had to have my gum cut open at a dental hospital to sort things out. I take a lot of care of my teeth (you can't even get on a transplant list if your teeth are not OK as immunosuppressants put you at high risk of deadly infections)<br /><br />Now I find, at my dentist, they won't even do root canal work for anyone! Hospital waits can even be a year long. This could just be London - hopefully better elsewhere. Lesneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10139947264337493961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-47809639236481317092015-09-03T16:57:12.829+01:002015-09-03T16:57:12.829+01:00Hi.Am glad that your "teef" are in tip s...Hi.Am glad that your "teef" are in tip shop shape, Ilona..I never saw a dentist in my childhood at all.I know sounds very neglectful. the norm back then in our immigrant family was to go if you had a problem not if you were fine.So,you can imagine my dentist being very surprised that my first dental exam was with him and at twenty one years of age.We did not get school teeth exams but our family doctor would do that.As children my Mum would line us up in the kitchen before bed and we'd have our spoon of codliver oil.Maybe that helped our dental health.I am diligent about the brushing and flossing daily and will use a plaque loosening mouthwash when my teeth feel a little bit fuzzy.I feel grateful to have my strong teeth and jawbones and look after them.Having dentures is not an experience I look forward to and I hope to keep my own teeth far into my dotage.A dental visit with nothing special would be in the $150.00 range here.I try to just get a visit over with,and not feed any anxiety I might be experiencing,a few deep breaths always helps me settle down.Your upcoming holiday sounds fun and I look forward to reading about it.Bye for now,D.Destemonanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-70903524464241250382015-09-03T16:56:54.548+01:002015-09-03T16:56:54.548+01:00OOOOHHH I hate the dentist too, Will have to be th...OOOOHHH I hate the dentist too, Will have to be thinking of going though as have some loose teeth due to my copd meds. Just found your blog. Will add to follow. <br />hugs June junemac2https://www.blogger.com/profile/03948953211594187059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-28093397124284178802015-09-03T16:30:56.332+01:002015-09-03T16:30:56.332+01:00Hi. I have heard horrible stories about root canal...Hi. I have heard horrible stories about root canal work, I couldn't go through that. Get it out I say. If it's at the front get a bridge to fill the gap. Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-24256224621222638382015-09-03T16:27:04.845+01:002015-09-03T16:27:04.845+01:00You're right Jane. Rotting food stuck between ...You're right Jane. Rotting food stuck between your teeth, spreading bacteria throughout your mouth can be the start of all kinds of illnesses. Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-52059814856986547452015-09-03T16:24:41.462+01:002015-09-03T16:24:41.462+01:00Stick with it, Laura. You can always combine your ...Stick with it, Laura. You can always combine your trip with a bit of shopping or art gallery browsing, and if you have a bus pass, no transport costs. Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-62727826363605541242015-09-03T16:23:01.437+01:002015-09-03T16:23:01.437+01:00Yep, that's what my dentist charged me, I thin...Yep, that's what my dentist charged me, I think it's pretty standard. I go to Oasis, they have branches all over the place, part of a big organisation. Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-90747543736423042462015-09-03T16:21:46.613+01:002015-09-03T16:21:46.613+01:00Hi. Oh dear, have you told the dentist about this?...Hi. Oh dear, have you told the dentist about this? They might be able to give you some advice to help calm you down. Don't be shy or embarrassed about it, it happens to a lot of people, they are used to it. <br /><br />Reminds me of when I started driving a truck, I had to go to the toilet about six times before I was able to get in the cab and drive off, ha ha. Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-78070692562477623202015-09-03T16:17:33.994+01:002015-09-03T16:17:33.994+01:00Hi. No need to feel embarrassed. I shout sometimes...Hi. No need to feel embarrassed. I shout sometimes as well, don't know I am doing it. My sister is always telling me not to shout, it really bugged me. Her hearing is now deteriorating and she has a hearing aid, so now she is shouting as well.<br /><br />I always wear my hearing aid to the dentist and don't have a problem. What you could do is keep it in until you get into the surgery, and after speaking to the dentist before he is going to work on you, tell him you are now taking it out and won't be able to hear him so he will have to speak up. He was a bit rude to say what he did, but if you had warned him it might not have happened. Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-58665534032631264542015-09-03T16:09:19.332+01:002015-09-03T16:09:19.332+01:00I always had cavities when I was young and had to ...I always had cavities when I was young and had to go to the dentist a lot. When I was nine I would only wear one dress to the dentist. I called it "The Blood Dress". It was overkill, but I guess I was a bit goth. Hated the dentist.tana50https://www.blogger.com/profile/04610911774620693819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-4791099705634269032015-09-03T14:54:10.817+01:002015-09-03T14:54:10.817+01:00Perfect gnashers.....good. My grandparents had a ...Perfect gnashers.....good. My grandparents had a holiday home in Great Yarmouth but it got bombed in the WWII. I'm looking forward to your pics. NatalieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-32154593379641857382015-09-03T12:56:02.469+01:002015-09-03T12:56:02.469+01:00My dental experiences were much the same as yours ...My dental experiences were much the same as yours Ilona, why they thought that children didn't need anaesthetic in those days I really can't understand! I've had the same dentist for the last 12 years or so, funnily enough he was called Mr Stone as well, a lovely man who did a couple of root canals on me and more or less cured my phobia of the dentist. However, he has moved on, sadly. (to Great Yarmouth!) and now I have a new dentist, a spanish boy who looks to be about 12 years old. Unfortunately I broke a front crown recently on my breakfast cereal, cost me £220 (watch out anyone who eats Aldi's Malted Wheaties, you really have to leave them to soak in the milk for at least 10 minutes beforehand and even then they can be deadly!) and he got a new crown made and fixed for me. What a trial it was getting the old stuck on bits off though, took about 15 minutes with what felt like a jack-hammer, I thought he was going to knock my teeth out. Had to have anaesthesia as well as it was all too much for me. Then later on the same thing again getting the temporary filling off before fitting the new crown. Anyway, all's well now, it's just about settling down now after 8 weeks or so....the boy did a good job though I have to say.Sue Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16463317651625459406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-23951754505603708852015-09-03T11:35:54.889+01:002015-09-03T11:35:54.889+01:00From Margie in Toronto - nothing as horrendous as ...From Margie in Toronto - nothing as horrendous as you but can't say I was very fond of childhood dentists. But my dad was a fanatic on us taking care of our teeth - he and my mom had bad teeth due to poor nutrition and scary dentists as children. About 30 years ago I got a referral to my current dentist through a friend when I was having a lot of pain. He was sooooo nice and so were all his staff and they have remained so. Now I go for checkups and a cleaning twice a year (covered by my work benefits) and most recent work has just been replacing old fillings as needed. I did have an issue with a molar this past Spring and it was decided that it wasn't worth trying to save it so it was pulled - all over with in about 30 seconds with no after effects. <br />I brush and floss morning and night and and even keep a brush at the office to brush after lunch.<br />I did have to have a lot of adult orthodontic work done in my 30's and 40's (including jaw surgery) so I am determined to keep them in top condition after all that work!<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-63377532068988314262015-09-03T11:03:59.815+01:002015-09-03T11:03:59.815+01:00I just visited my dentist yesterday for a follow u...I just visited my dentist yesterday for a follow up on a crown he did for me. Because I recently moved, I am a new patient to him. As he was explaining something to me about my sore teeth, he turned to me and said, "Do you have hearing loss?", I replied, "yes" and kept looking at him and it was silent. I though maybe the hearing loss was somehow related to the teeth problems, but then after a very long pause he said, "well, you are shouting at me." I was so embarrassed and apologised profusely straight away. He turned away and continued explaining to me and seemed quite annoyed. <br />I had worn my hearing aids to the previous appointment, but because of the dental work they kept on making loud interference (screeching noise) sounds which is really unpleasant, so I didn't wear them to this appointment. I was so embarrassed that I was shouting and also so uncomfortable that he seemed annoyed with me. I left feeling really uncomfortable.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-90418844945880506952015-09-03T09:55:32.344+01:002015-09-03T09:55:32.344+01:00Even though I've been going to the dentist sin...Even though I've been going to the dentist since I was aged 3, I am still terrified of my visits. Never once have I been hurt or badly treated but the fear starts about 2 days prior to my appointments (which are luckily once a year) and I have really bad diarrhoea and nervous tummy! Ridiculous I know. I would rather have a smear test than a dental check up any day. (Mrs LH)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-37026385280573503602015-09-03T09:35:06.852+01:002015-09-03T09:35:06.852+01:00I've been going to the same dental practice si...I've been going to the same dental practice since we got married 43 years ago. Even when we moved house we changed our GP but not our dentist. Over the years our actual dentists have changed but not the friendly, caring attitude, thankfully. That reminds me, I have an appointment this month too for a check up...£18.80 is it now?Pensive Pensionerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16753467730053378848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-48201460546316360982015-09-03T06:50:12.478+01:002015-09-03T06:50:12.478+01:00I travel to Preston for my dentist after being ter...I travel to Preston for my dentist after being terrified and then being recommended a good patient one. But I'm glad I keep them in check now. X laura blackpoolnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-9888386492256476472015-09-03T02:49:25.592+01:002015-09-03T02:49:25.592+01:00I've never been afraid of the dentist...probab...I've never been afraid of the dentist...probably got toughened up by the NHS dentist who didn't numb my mouth when I had a filling....even when the drill broke in my tooth. Now I zone out in the chair,I get so chilled I've nodded off a couple of times. Floss is my best friend ,I may not have any make up in my handbag,but I've always got floss!<br />Good teefs helps overall health..glad yours are healthy!<br />Jane xJane and Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08102086552682194819noreply@blogger.com