My, what big teeth you have!
Monday, October 13, 2003
I have a confession to make.I haven't been to the dentist since I got my braces taken off in high school.
And before that, even if I was just getting my teeth cleaned, I was utterly terrified and would usually whimper or cry while I was laying in the chair waiting for the dentist to show up and start working on me. Not an all-out bawling type of cry, but the silent, wipe away the tears and sniffle type of cry.
Open enrollment is coming up here at work for the various insurances that are offered (medical, dental & vision), and I'm thinking I should probably pick up dental insurance and at least make one visit to the dentist to have my teeth cleaned.
Although I'm afraid when I do, the dentist will find all sorts of things "wrong" and will insist on putting fillings in half my teeth, even though I only see one or two spots that may warrant any work, and minor work at that.
Why do I fear the dentist so? Probably because of having to have three teeth pulled in one visit before I got my braces on. And I can't stand having a needle stuck into my gums, even with the topical numbing crap they put on beforehand.
But, I'm sure my teeth could probably use a cleaning, so I'll at least go in for that much. If they insist that I need any fillings, I'll have to mull that one over, considering my anxiety about having dental work done.
*shudder*
Anyone have any referrals for good dentists in the NW valley?
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