FruitBat (![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif){kind=small} al_fruitbat) wrote,@ 2009-03-26 12:56:00 |
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Teef!
After much (deserved) prodding from_alanna I finally went to the dentist this morning. For the first time in over a decade. May even be over 15 years...
OK, OK, so I am a bit phobic (I had extensive orthodontic work when I was younger, including the removal of four entirely healthy teeth in a lengthy procedure I still don't like to think about - over 20 injections!).
My rationale for this inattentiveness was the superficially logical "well, my teeth don't hurt so why go to the dentist?" (and yes, I'm well aware of the importance and efficacy of prophylaxis ;-).
As it turns out, I am very lucky. Apparently, I do not need fillings, although I should go back and let him scrape and polish.
I hadn't exactly been dreading the appointment, but it wasn't something I was looking forward to, either. So, yay - teef!
After much (deserved) prodding from
_alanna I finally went to the dentist this morning. For the first time in over a decade. May even be over 15 years...OK, OK, so I am a bit phobic (I had extensive orthodontic work when I was younger, including the removal of four entirely healthy teeth in a lengthy procedure I still don't like to think about - over 20 injections!).
My rationale for this inattentiveness was the superficially logical "well, my teeth don't hurt so why go to the dentist?" (and yes, I'm well aware of the importance and efficacy of prophylaxis ;-).
As it turns out, I am very lucky. Apparently, I do not need fillings, although I should go back and let him scrape and polish.
I hadn't exactly been dreading the appointment, but it wasn't something I was looking forward to, either. So, yay - teef!
