Dentist

My biannual dentist appointment was a few weeks ago and it went well until the hygenist and dentist were conversing after my time in the chair. One of them inquired when I wanted to make my appointmentS to get my cavitieS filled. I had two fucking cavities and they wanted to make two appointments. I immediately pleaded to combine them into one appointment. Their biggest concern was the possible drooling afterwards. I let them know that I could deal with that.

This morning I had my appointment. I wasn’t looking forward to the day, as most don’t. I was trying to remember what my first cavity was like in 2003 but I couldn’t remember anything more than knowing it wasn’t that bad.

The dentist was juggling my two fillings, a cavity next door, and the two hygenists requesting occaisional exams after cleanings. I was seated at 11, shot up at 11:10, and drilling began at 11:30. Both cavities were towards the back of my bottom set, on opposite sides of my mouth. Doc started with a little drill like I remembered but eventually he started using a bigger drill. This sucker was apparently shooting pieces of tooth all over because my shirt was spackled with sharp, white pieces.

I kept my eyes shut during most of the procedure as I suspect most do.

 Am I the only one that has many questions while visiting the dentist? How do you  know where to drill? Is the filling material like a putty or liquid? How long do you have to work with it? What are you mixing together? What the fuck did you just put into my mouth? Don’t you think that is enough drilling? 

The most pain of my 1:45 appointment was caused by a clamp he put around my tooth before filling it because it pinched down by my gums.

I also realized today that Dr. Runde is the medical profesional I have the longest relationship with. I know I’ve been going there for at least 10 years.