I had oral surgery last week. Endodontics, they call it, and it’s as much fun as it sounds.
Supposedly the endangered tooth had “roots like a hula dancer” (and I’m quoting the regular dentist here). Having never been compared to a hula dancer before, I initially found this somewhat complimentary – until she informed me that, instead of a regular old dental procedure, I’d be receiving a Special One.
Not special like birthday wish special or snow day special, but special like extra needles and several open-mouthed hours spent breathing directly into the faces of masked strangers special. Special in the I-don’t-take-pain-meds-so-this-is-really-gonna-suck special way.
And it does, indeed, suck. But not in the way you think. I feel pretty fine now, all things considered, but the event itself was nothing short of exquisitely awful, as all dental visits are required to be, by law, and I cannot seem to get the picture of it out of my mind.
Okay, not exactly the picture of it, even, but the picture of what I think about every single time I think of going to the dentist.
This:
Maybe a freebie spanking is due for the doc wielding the drill and needle?
Boo!
Now why did you have to remind me I have a dental appointment later this month?! Reminds me I have a sensitive tooth that needs work, too. Might have to have the crow replaced. Mumble mumble mumble.
Yes, not my favorite place to visit, either. And it is so dang expensive!
You have all my sympathy, Dana. Having gone through the Root Canal From Hell earlier this year (a procedure that should have been relatively simple that morphed into a month of torture), I know how miserable you felt, both in and out of that wretched chair!
I will confess I did not watch the video, having experienced the process myself, I cringe just thinking about it. You have my sympathy ! Hope you are feeling better.
English is not my native language, but did I understand it right that you didn’t take any anesthetics? Why not? That must have been real torture!!!! Eeew.
I was hoping that the clip you attached (I cannot see immediately what the clip is about due to my settings) was you sitting in the dental chair :-). I never thought I had a sadistic side.
Well I’m also glad to read you are (except for the picture in your mind) fine now.
sanne
Unfortunately I am all to familiar with those and I know that they suck. Having a great dentist really helps tho.
I hope you are feeling better
xoxox
Robin
OUCH!! I have had Endodontics procedures before as well, so I do understand the pain. LMAO, I love that movie with Steve Martin. If you had not chosen your current profession, Dana, maybe dentistry would have been good for you. HAHA
Everyone,
The video’s just Steve Martin singing from Little Shop of Horrors…ya bunch of wusses!
Yes, you read right – I don’t take prescription medicines unless I’ve no choice in the matter. There’s not much that a good nap and a nice, long whine won’t cure.