5 Reasons I Hate The Dentist
First off, cheers to everyone that survived the work week. I think we only had a few causalities this week. It was a long one but I have managed to make it through the week. I showed up an hour late for work today and no one noticed. So that is always a plus. Plus we have a picnic today so I can stuff my face and continue on my path to 300 pounds. Only 123 pounds to go, just kidding.
Things are going to get worse this afternoon though. I am going to the dentist today to get my teeth drilled. I am not very happy because I am getting 3 cavities filled…ugh!!! I guess drinking tons of soda and beer really does hurt your teeth, eh o well.
So, once again, I will give you some reasons on why I hate something. This time is it going to the dentist:
1. The Music
First off, I hate the music in the waiting room. If I recall they played “You Dropped A Bomb On Me” by the Gap Band followed by Wham last time I was in there. Get with the times people, it is 2008! Quit playing Now That’s What I Call Music like you bought it yesterday.
2. The Smell
I hate the smell of the place because it spells like toothpaste. There is nothing worse than that feeling you get when you walk in the door and are instantly hit with the smell. My stomach already hurts.
3. The People
The people in the waiting room are always annoying and the kids seem to never stop crying. I don’t blame them though, it is a scary place.
4. The Magazines
The magazines are old as can be. I think I read about the Packers winning the Super Bowl last time and that was in 1996.
5. The Sounds
Ugh, there is nothing worse than the sound of drilling. It makes me cringe just thinking about it.
It is just not a happy place for me. I would rather go just about anywhere on Earth, except Jack in Box, That place straight up blows. “We don’t make it ’til you order it” my ass! They must be psychic because they made it 5 hours before I even walked in the front door.
So wish me luck, hopefully I will pull through and survive this operation. I have a feeling I will be getting pretty drunk tonight if my teeth are hurting. There is nothing worse than having a numb mouth and sounding like a complete tool when you try and talk. That should be interesting.
Tomorrow is going to be an interesting post, so do not miss it for the World. If you do, you will cry yourself to sleep.
Published on May 2nd, 2008. And don't forget to check out my book, Life After the Cubicle.
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Most of these points are completely valid, and I speak on behalf of a dental practice!
One of our dentists hates visiting the dentist so he has to ‘OK’ things in the practice before we proceed.
As a consequence we have the following solutions – now most readers of this will be miles and miles away from us but you MUST have dentists near you with similar solutions:
1. Candles, open windows and essential oils combine with flowers to replace the medicinal odour with more pleasant smells.
2. Music – this one’s easy! Bring your iPod and plug it in to our system!
3. People – we don’t crowd our waiting room. There is rarely more than 2 people in there at a time, and there’s a massage chair that tends to relax pretty much anyone.
4. Magazines – refreshed every month.
5. Sounds – we, like the others, use water and sonic apparatus wherever possible so the sounds are minimised. The walls are thick and pretty sound proof, and everyone can listen to their own music or watch a dvd while wearing dvd goggles and ear plugs. So most of the sound doesn’t reach you!
I totally understand where you are coming from. That is why in Atlanta my business partner and I have created a spa-like atmosphere where people can have dental work done. It really helps patients better tolerate the experience, and believe it or not some of them actually find it enjoyable!
A lot of dentists these days are changing to make it more pleasant to visit. I don’t think it will ever be a pleasure, but at least tolerable.
Specially the smell in a dentist clinic is pathetic. I hate it.