On Friday I
had to go to the dentist. I really like my dentist, I’ve been going there for
30 years but I dislike people working on my mouth with such a passion, I’d
rather give birth. I have a few sensitive teeth and when they get touched with
that evil grim reaper pick, I hit the roof. That problem may be solved; the hygienist
used the high powered water pick. The only problem with that is, the top of my
mouth is ticklish and every time she tried to clean my top teeth I ended up splashing
water on my face, itching my gums. Oh well, at least it didn’t hurt.
That’s the
good news. The bad news, I have a cavity. I could not believe it. I do
everything in my power to avoid anything that may result in Novocain. I have a
hate, hate relationship with it. I need copious amounts of it in order for them
to do any work in my mouth.
It took nine
shots of the stuff in order for them to pull a tooth. When I broke a tooth (on
a piece of pizza) it took four shots in order to repair the tooth. I need so
much, when I leave my entire face is numb for hours and I always end up biting
my tongue or the inside of my mouth, which just prolongs the agony of haven
just traumatized my mouth.
I take very good
care of my teeth, for this very reason. You know why I have a cavity? Not
flossing. If you previously recall in my reasons for wanting my own bathroom,
one of them was a dental floss problem. Well, thank you kids.
I left the
office swearing like Ralphie’s dad trying to fix the furnace. When I told my
mom later that day, she had the nerve to blame my age (I’m not that old). No, I
blame dental floss thieves. When I told my sister, with a justified look of
shock and surprise, gasped a loud, “NOOOO!!!” (She came and got me at the
dentist after the 9 shots of Novocain, she’s witnessed the damage.) My mom
asked where the cavity was, I don’t know. Once I was told I had one, I blocked
everything else out, they’re lucky I even remembered to right down the dreaded
filling appointment.
Going to the dentist is not fun!! I just started using the Crest Pro-Health Line and it's awesome!! Hope to have to visit the dentist less now! =)
ReplyDeleteUgh. I got my first cavity at 31. I was so sad. They say pregnancy has an effect on your teeth, and I totally believe it. Now I have ANOTHER one!! I have to schedule to get it filled. I faint at the thought of needles...literaly.
ReplyDeleteWhile flossing has many benefits, you won't be able to reap all of the benefits possible if you aren't doing it correctly. Brushing can only do so much, and flossing can remove pieces of food your toothbrush wouldn't be able to get rid of. Particles of food that stick there would contribute to tooth decay.{Avis Charland}
ReplyDeleteI know dentists can be scary and they’ll be hurting your teeth a lot with all their tools but on second thought, they’re very patient to treat the cavities caused by our own negligence. I went to a lot of dentists before my current dentist, and it was only when I found someone who I can really trust with my oral health did I get over my fear. Well, just like anybody else, I just want to have stunning smile.
ReplyDelete: Eugenie Velasquez
I feel you. When I first discovered I had cavities, I really asked myself, “How come I have cavities when I have been really putting in all the effort to making sure that I brush my teeth, floss, and even gargle the mouthwash?” But despite that, I still had to go and visit the dentist to remove my cavities so that it won’t affect the healthy teeth beside it. I’m really convinced that professional help is still needed in taking care of your oral health.
ReplyDelete^^ Jerri Franceschi ^^