tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post7372644686081614182..comments2024-03-27T02:56:19.634-06:00Comments on Melissa Amateis: Adventures in Melissa's Life: The DentistUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-20788911059803002882011-02-23T01:12:22.860-07:002011-02-23T01:12:22.860-07:00Oh, cringing just reading this. OUCH!Oh, cringing just reading this. OUCH!Robin Lemkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12254896327174187893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-31892902673413114352011-01-27T09:14:56.099-07:002011-01-27T09:14:56.099-07:00Heather - He kept adding the novacaine and I just ...Heather - He kept adding the novacaine and I just couldn't figure out why it kept hurting. First time that's ever happened with him. Weird.Melissa Amateishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16086267508858187716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-90497146234304645692011-01-26T19:43:18.266-07:002011-01-26T19:43:18.266-07:00Coming from a dentist's wife, you shouldn'...Coming from a dentist's wife, you shouldn't have felt pain in the first chair. In my personal opinion, if the dentist doesn't make it completely pain free, it is time to look for a new one. Patient comfort FIRST.The Feather Fileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12693418921684418357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-30913889429779824102011-01-26T15:05:39.735-07:002011-01-26T15:05:39.735-07:00Terri - Oh, I read that post and thought, OUCH. Ye...Terri - Oh, I read that post and thought, OUCH. Yes, go get that other tooth fixed soon!!! The dentist told me I waited too long to get my check-up and that's why I had to get the root canal done.Melissa Amateishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16086267508858187716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-45017921794942051922011-01-26T14:44:37.006-07:002011-01-26T14:44:37.006-07:00OUCH!! You know, if you read a recent post of mine...OUCH!! You know, if you read a recent post of mine, I had to have a tooth pulled with only novacaine and I about died!! You made me realize I need to get my other tooth fixed before it turns into a root canal. Hope you are better!Terri Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771622379178654235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-80999076918779538672011-01-26T09:50:31.714-07:002011-01-26T09:50:31.714-07:00Susan - Don't feel guilty - feel lucky!!! :-) ...Susan - Don't feel guilty - feel lucky!!! :-) This is my second root canal, but I must admit, I'd rather get the root canal done than the majority of other dental work. It was pretty painless.<br /><br />Shirley - I know you've had some difficulties with dentists in the past. Here's hoping for no cavities this year!<br /><br />T. Anne - I actually do like my dentist. He's a nice guy. But it's just the whole experience I loathe - though the more I go, the more I get used to it!Melissa Amateishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16086267508858187716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-22805414449572043082011-01-26T09:17:04.883-07:002011-01-26T09:17:04.883-07:00We are the same person!! In fact I have rotten tee...We are the same person!! In fact I have rotten teeth and they have all been worked on. I'm a dentists dream. Thankfully I love mine.Tanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10518718614911804428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-78757911804981196732011-01-26T04:32:07.653-07:002011-01-26T04:32:07.653-07:00Oh, I so feel your pain. As soon as I walk through...Oh, I so feel your pain. As soon as I walk through the dentist's door, I start hyperventilating. I dread visits for weeks beforehand.<br /><br />Glad you're feeling good. Hope next week's appointment goes well!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05938431508430656253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-45217852006325764952011-01-25T16:36:22.374-07:002011-01-25T16:36:22.374-07:00Now I feel guilty. I've never had a root canal...Now I feel guilty. I've never had a root canal in my life, not even had a filling. Mind you I have been told off for having a bad grinding problem. Purchased a powerful rubbery toothguard and am wearing away at it...<br /><br />Hope the next appointment is better!Susanhttp://joyofwriting.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-47342334540636197212011-01-25T15:14:02.569-07:002011-01-25T15:14:02.569-07:00Thanks, Jill. One thing is for sure, I am determin...Thanks, Jill. One thing is for sure, I am determined to IMPROVE my flossing/brushing/check-ups from now on!!!Melissa Amateishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16086267508858187716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-65487470369149720372011-01-25T15:00:37.833-07:002011-01-25T15:00:37.833-07:00What a nightmare. I hate the dentist. I'm blam...What a nightmare. I hate the dentist. I'm blaming genetics, too, but I've been through it all. Yuck! So glad you're better.Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-1075140695104124592011-01-25T12:43:46.308-07:002011-01-25T12:43:46.308-07:00Patti - Yep, I need a crown on the tooth they just...Patti - Yep, I need a crown on the tooth they just did, too, bringing my grand total of crowns up to 4! I'll be in debt to my dentist for a long time to come...Melissa Amateishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16086267508858187716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-20195630556359890982011-01-25T12:39:28.720-07:002011-01-25T12:39:28.720-07:00I had that happen last year and a specialist is de...I had that happen last year and a specialist is definitely the way to go. I'm pretty sure I need a crown, so I'm off to the dentist tomorrow.Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00685341739870191402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-37254004620754418152011-01-25T12:00:30.130-07:002011-01-25T12:00:30.130-07:00Joanne - True, but the weird thing is, I never had...Joanne - True, but the weird thing is, I never had a bit of trouble with this tooth!Melissa Amateishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16086267508858187716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-66396783021140463502011-01-25T11:33:16.214-07:002011-01-25T11:33:16.214-07:00Hope you're feeling better Melissa. The good ...Hope you're feeling better Melissa. The good thing about it is after the dental work is done, we realize how much we really were bothered by the tooth before, and feel like new with the repair.Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03972054718663959694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-53183449357019235042011-01-25T11:26:52.147-07:002011-01-25T11:26:52.147-07:00Rebecca - There's not much worse than feeling ...Rebecca - There's not much worse than feeling the drill in your tooth. *shudder*Melissa Amateishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16086267508858187716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-67145120096367119702011-01-25T11:26:21.713-07:002011-01-25T11:26:21.713-07:00Colene - Luckily, it was the aftermath of the snow...Colene - Luckily, it was the aftermath of the snowstorm, and the roads were mostly ok. :-)<br /><br />RT - Oh, I can imagine! I think that feeling was actually worse than the actual prcedure.Melissa Amateishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16086267508858187716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-5385931422853566222011-01-25T11:25:59.285-07:002011-01-25T11:25:59.285-07:00I'm SO sorry you had to go through this. My hu...I'm SO sorry you had to go through this. My hubby had the same problem with the novacaine not working. You're both troopers. Here's hoping all future appointments you have go smoothly. <br /><br />Big healthy smile : )Rebecca Nazarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14586998368101239421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-38202893374137175132011-01-25T11:03:40.216-07:002011-01-25T11:03:40.216-07:00I hate the dentist's office for exactly the sa...I hate the dentist's office for exactly the same reasons you do! And yep, I'd rather see the Ob/Gyn instead.<br /><br />I got that jittery feeling once and I thought I was having a panic attack. Combine that with diabetes (where low blood sugars make you shake) and I was about to jump out of my skin. Dental visits produce major anxiety now for me!RThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04950242851880071880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-11374009399950256212011-01-25T10:53:45.826-07:002011-01-25T10:53:45.826-07:00Oh...gug...that sounds like the worst thing ever! ...Oh...gug...that sounds like the worst thing ever! (shots in the mouth that make you feel jittery and queasy) But, YOU DROVE YOURSELF HOME in a snow storm!? Color me impressed!! Hope you recover quickly!Colene Murphyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06086195075690893194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-73289272698898971702011-01-25T10:43:13.970-07:002011-01-25T10:43:13.970-07:00Diane - Not sure about the tattoo thing as I'v...Diane - Not sure about the tattoo thing as I've never had one, so I'll just take your word for it. <br />;-)<br /><br />Valerie - LOL! That is funny! I don't think I've ever bit my dentist, but I think I was close to throwing punches when I felt the pain!<br /><br />Lynn - Oh boy, a massage would make going to the dentist completely worthwhile. Sadly, my dentist doesn't have all that stuff. He DOES have a poster on the ceiling you can look at - a picture of a beach with the words RELAX on it. It didn't work.<br /><br />Christine - Seriously, I thought, this is NOT the man I want to anger right now! But he was great about it.<br /><br />Debs - Agreed. Thankfully, I can make paymnents to my dentist, but I had to pay up front for the specialist.Melissa Amateishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16086267508858187716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-60555346739120977992011-01-25T10:39:15.826-07:002011-01-25T10:39:15.826-07:00Poor you. I had a few visits to the dentist last y...Poor you. I had a few visits to the dentist last year and they hurt my bank balance nearly as much as my mouth.Deborah Carr (Debs)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03223653554549707595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-70097654036702019862011-01-25T10:02:23.850-07:002011-01-25T10:02:23.850-07:00"NOT a good way to start an appointment where..."NOT a good way to start an appointment where the other guy has a drill and plans to use it."<br /><br />LOL! I love how you can wring humor out of just about anything. Hope next week's dental appt. isn't too bad.Christine Fletcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17350760019997430843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-57553177817120422622011-01-25T09:40:13.059-07:002011-01-25T09:40:13.059-07:00I work in the dental profession, so always interes...I work in the dental profession, so always interested in patient's stories regarding their visits. Now a days we put tv's, music, massage chairs into dental ops, but still the drill is what is noticed most! I'm glad you are feeling better though!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-67850560455717625312011-01-25T09:31:52.160-07:002011-01-25T09:31:52.160-07:00I had some major dental work done last September. ...I had some major dental work done last September. At one point the dentist gruffly told me to please stop biting him so hard. Of course I couldn't reply-which was probably a good thing!<br />(And how could I stop biting him-when I couldn't even feel my face!)<br /><br />So I completely feel your misery!!Valerie Boersmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08372768206512562126noreply@blogger.com