tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561630962952236138.post7253754901467324054..comments2023-11-03T12:31:51.669+00:00Comments on Country Lite: The Dentist's Chair CallethMillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15967731998504496807noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561630962952236138.post-70514040771473318332008-04-28T03:22:00.000+01:002008-04-28T03:22:00.000+01:00Milla, great blog honey. I used to loathe going to...Milla, great blog honey. I used to loathe going to the dentist, well I dont relish the idea much either, but my dentist is sweetie, a south african, does not jab the needle in gums like others I used to visit with such voracity.<BR/><BR/>Have spent a sheer fortune on teeth, and now I find that apparantly my jaw has moved, causing a gap in front of teeth which was not there before, eeek.<BR/><BR/>Camilla.xxxCAMILLAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04741990891794651299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561630962952236138.post-62707357974500287442008-04-17T14:22:00.000+01:002008-04-17T14:22:00.000+01:00I haven't been back to the dentist's since my dis...I haven't been back to the dentist's since my disagreement with the Bossy Receptionist a couple of years ago. They were being all snooty about my refusal to book an appointment for a couple of fillings that I didn't feel I really needed (I don't trust dentists, you see)and I told her quite loudly, in front of a packed waiting room that I simply couldnt't afford it. That what with one thing and another, my teeth were way down on my list of luxuries. <BR/>As it's Not Done to talk about money in public, they couldn't get me out of there fast enough.<BR/><BR/>Ah well. I've still got a full set...at the moment.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05986874444030474719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561630962952236138.post-62888640541695979352008-04-17T10:38:00.000+01:002008-04-17T10:38:00.000+01:00Lite, shallow, venal, horrid and lazy,cowardly - N...Lite, shallow, venal, horrid and lazy,cowardly - NO.<BR/><BR/>Stingy - yes, sometimes. Except, it seems, when it comes to buying Phlox.<BR/><BR/>Great blog as per. I was in France canoeing when the dear one cracked her tooth, but as I've spent enough to finance several African coups on dentists, I can and do sympathise.Edwardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06548801150312804111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561630962952236138.post-25223152059735313992008-04-16T16:43:00.000+01:002008-04-16T16:43:00.000+01:00Dentists! When you are lying in the dentist's chai...Dentists! When you are lying in the dentist's chair, on your back, do you have an overwhelming desire to 'run for it'? I feel so helpless, like a torture victim. It's only the wrist bindings that keep me in the chair! Then they have the nerve to make us pay for the experience.<BR/><BR/>I've never had a smiley dentist. At those prices, they should all be laughing, I think.Mean Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07829239249872290230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561630962952236138.post-44212810239628176252008-04-16T14:49:00.000+01:002008-04-16T14:49:00.000+01:00Given your track record, a bombing or mugging seem...Given your track record, a bombing or mugging seems highly likely.the mother of this lothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04173598381711792094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561630962952236138.post-12214602070149842312008-04-16T10:06:00.000+01:002008-04-16T10:06:00.000+01:00Milla, how terribly brave you are!I lie across the...Milla, how terribly brave you are!<BR/>I lie across the curved Dentists chair like a stiff board, I'm terrified.<BR/>He chats to me for ages (I nod and say um, umum ) and then says, 'you know Frog, you really have to open your mouth now'!Frog in the Fieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09990222544828204911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561630962952236138.post-22686187933784779472008-04-15T21:21:00.000+01:002008-04-15T21:21:00.000+01:00Have just read your first reply to comments. £3K ...Have just read your first reply to comments. £3K is now looking much better. Indeed - does this dentist have a branch in central London?Potty Mummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04751869800592294891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561630962952236138.post-33129642345283801712008-04-15T21:20:00.000+01:002008-04-15T21:20:00.000+01:00God, THREE GRAND? I was going to get all my teeth...God, THREE GRAND? I was going to get all my teeth straightened for only a little more. Before Husband lost his job, of course. (But really that's just an excuse because I wasn't too keen on the fact it was going to hurt...)Potty Mummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04751869800592294891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561630962952236138.post-71023719470548735052008-04-15T20:32:00.000+01:002008-04-15T20:32:00.000+01:00I smiled and winced all the way through this. Afte...I smiled and winced all the way through this. <BR/>After mortgaging the dogs last year, I managed to get a couple of teeth fixed. Now have find something else to mortgage to finish the job.<BR/>My dentist is Swedish too. Why so many? Ah yes ...tax:-)Lane Mathiashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08147122748453850264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561630962952236138.post-47199701436454174802008-04-15T17:23:00.000+01:002008-04-15T17:23:00.000+01:00Bearing in mind your two blogs below this I mustr ...Bearing in mind your two blogs below this I mustr ask, is it fair to put the dentist at risk by treating your cracked tooth...I fully expect his surgery to be ambushed by militant flossers or the television to fall on you...do be careful..Un Peu Loufoquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09387826515638192265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561630962952236138.post-87109397723195016332008-04-15T16:52:00.000+01:002008-04-15T16:52:00.000+01:00£3,000? You could get the planets realigned for th...£3,000? You could get the planets realigned for that! I think it's too much by far!#<BR/><BR/>Love the blog, as always. Chuckled on the dentist number plate. You are the only blogger who makes me laugh out loud!<BR/><BR/>I have an excellent gentle kind dentist - long may he continue to practice.Faith https://www.blogger.com/profile/04672728248961388984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561630962952236138.post-55589681704899189642008-04-15T16:23:00.000+01:002008-04-15T16:23:00.000+01:00Puleeese! I'm trying not to think about dentists!...Puleeese! I'm trying not to think about dentists! After more trouble than I care to remember I managed to find a little gem.... who just after treating me became seriously ill and had to retire. You've reminded me that I have to start looking again (look, if it's that expensive I might have to see if you can get me a part in one of those films you were talking about to finance it - should be worth, oh, about 30p.)Chris Stovellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03741359642268813093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561630962952236138.post-85908302085219235332008-04-15T16:04:00.000+01:002008-04-15T16:04:00.000+01:00I was terrified of dentists from the time I was 6 ...I was terrified of dentists from the time I was 6 years old, when I cried in the chair and the dentist slapped my face. I didn't dare tell my mother as I believed that an adult would only do such as thing is it was warranted and that my parents might punish me further. In consequence, I have taken very good care of my chompers so as not to have more than a cleaning and check-up every six months. When I came to the island 11 years ago I met the BEST dentist ever. He is funny, gentle, believes in maximum sedation, plays great music and has staff that remember one from visit to visit - and have been with him for years and years. Now, while I don't welcome a visit to the dentist, at least I don't dread it. I'm glad that the children are now grown and I can give up that fake cheery 'oh goody, we're going to the dentist and you'll get a new toothbrush and the chance to pick a gift from the treasure chest!' We all know it's never fun - but it can be better than horrid!Pondsidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02407539138546412482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561630962952236138.post-23857545966396673722008-04-15T14:30:00.000+01:002008-04-15T14:30:00.000+01:00They could operate out of a card board box provide...They could operate out of a card board box provided I Don't Feel A Thing. <BR/><BR/>Childhood dentist was an absolute butcher - I think he had a hand cranked drill. Would spend more time watcing the weddings at the church next door to the surgery than placating the small wailing and terrified child lying on the 'rack' (moi). Makes me shudder even to think about it.<BR/><BR/>Does make me look after my teeth though.mountainearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15977393968796316843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561630962952236138.post-27321395867505314222008-04-15T14:25:00.000+01:002008-04-15T14:25:00.000+01:00Great blog Milla!Not so keen on dentists either, t...Great blog Milla!<BR/>Not so keen on dentists either, though my cousin is one so mustn't say too much agaianst them.<BR/><BR/>We still manage to see an NHS dentist, the chair remains the same but the dentist keeps changing! never know who you'll see!Inthemudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12551873512058789152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561630962952236138.post-21798102241287729022008-04-15T14:23:00.000+01:002008-04-15T14:23:00.000+01:00I have taken the precaution of having my sister tr...I have taken the precaution of having my sister trained as a dentist. It saves a fortune on dental fees! It would be even better if she lived closer than Sheffield, but, considering how much I loathe dentists, even related ones, perhaps that's a good thing! Great blog, Milla. I think I'll send a copy to my sister!Maggie Christiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16047691937064748860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561630962952236138.post-69489393691766250752008-04-15T13:07:00.000+01:002008-04-15T13:07:00.000+01:00Berlimey £3000 to have your teeth realigned and th...Berlimey £3000 to have your teeth realigned and then probably get terrible headaches because your bite is then wrong - not too mention you are in debt for the rest of your dental life . . .Westerwitch/Headmistresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08956764463959607416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561630962952236138.post-68607329447812088542008-04-15T13:04:00.000+01:002008-04-15T13:04:00.000+01:00Hello Milla,I am so glad that you got that quick a...Hello Milla,<BR/>I am so glad that you got that quick appointment, whatever the office decor. Just to have the repair work underway must be a relief. Tooth pain is no joke.<BR/><BR/>I went to the same dentist for decades (a no frills sort of office.) Imagine my surprise at what happened when he retired. His practice was taken over by a young dentist who charged lots more, also had fish tank, yachting magazines, and huge tv over The Chair that was set on the business cable tv station.<BR/><BR/>I visited that plush place twice, then switched over to my current lady dentist who shares a practice with another, male, dentist. Their office is very clever in its minimal design (her husband is an architect) and you never have to wait more than five minutes.<BR/><BR/>Gosh, think I do need to make an appointment!<BR/>xoFranceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352407314710067616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561630962952236138.post-50795339400814178622008-04-15T12:01:00.000+01:002008-04-15T12:01:00.000+01:00I won't have anything done at the dentists unless ...I won't have anything done at the dentists unless they knock me out, I have a very very BIG phobia - stems from having had many of my teeth and my jaw broken when I was 15 in an accident, and having hours and hours of work done without effective pain relief. <BR/><BR/>I have 11 crowns and a bridge, the dental bills now are outrageous. I wont even begin to explain how much the last trip for a few replacements cost, but the NHS/Dental insurance won't touch me, so it has to be private with the bills that entails.<BR/><BR/>I really did feel your pain when you said you had done this Milla, I can cope with anything except the Dentist. <BR/><BR/>Do hope it is more comfortable now.Zoëhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09838367166662822058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561630962952236138.post-6875465787874773872008-04-15T11:57:00.000+01:002008-04-15T11:57:00.000+01:00Hmm, am with you on the issue of dentists and want...Hmm, am with you on the issue of dentists and want shabbiness by the bucketload when I visit - though not so much that I feel as if I am in a horror movie! Hope the phlox helped xxPipanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04048984447721169350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561630962952236138.post-5742459146908271712008-04-15T11:50:00.000+01:002008-04-15T11:50:00.000+01:00I think Purple Coo is beginning to have form with ...I think Purple Coo is beginning to have form with dentists. Perhaps we had better not mention that too loudly, in case they start charging -<BR/>"and we charge 10 per cent in addition, if you're a blogger" who knows where you will be rehearsing the story of your teeth. Think of it as insurance." Or maybe they'll make you sign a confidentiality clause, before you go in. <BR/><BR/>But even with those prices I fancy I am a lot better off than (now expired) MIL who grew up in an age when teeth where 'nowt but trouble' and who had all (yes all) hers removed at the age of 26! Preventive dentistry rules OK.<BR/><BR/>Personally, I'd rather have no money than no teeth. Still good luck Milla when your 168 hours is up.Fenniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02377814681496294457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561630962952236138.post-53865334564089287292008-04-15T11:09:00.000+01:002008-04-15T11:09:00.000+01:00D'oh! That's for the realignment NC!! (aka invisib...D'oh! That's for the realignment NC!! (aka invisible braces for grownups.) Yesterday was £22.50 and next week is, well, about 6 times that, can't quite bring self to type full amount.Millahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15967731998504496807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561630962952236138.post-52239568051784613092008-04-15T11:03:00.000+01:002008-04-15T11:03:00.000+01:00Did I hear you right? £3,000? For a chipped tooth?...Did I hear you right? £3,000? For a chipped tooth? What did you do to it?!!nuttycowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10404690160646306404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561630962952236138.post-31033858428929187612008-04-15T10:53:00.000+01:002008-04-15T10:53:00.000+01:00Dentists - hate the places! Dread going and pray ...Dentists - hate the places! Dread going and pray I won't need treatment. I'm such a wuss when it comes to teeth. Great blog, well written as always.<BR/><BR/>CJ xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com