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May 09, 2005
My dentist and I
Last night, I lost a piece from one of my tooth and that unfortunate incidence reminded me dreadully, that it is time for my check-up. Well, now it is more than a check up already - now it is a repair job!
I like my dentist and this is important. Dentists and hairdressers are the two job categories where I have problems with. A hairdresser might mess up your hair and I would have to run around with what is left for a couple of weeks - not that there is much to mess up with anymore anyway. But perception is reality.
I have problems with dentists because the whole procedure is somewhat frightening. I have to sit on this chair and lean my head back. Basically, exposing my throat to the wild animal. Must be an instinct from a long time back, when humans were still prey.
I also have bad memories from dentists in Germany - the worse was when one dentist's drill skipped and hit into my flesh. Sharp pain, as one can imagine. Another dentist didn't close the wound correctly, and the nerve was somewhat exposed. I couldn't smile in a week without having the feeling of electrocution, and those who know me will also know that I love to smile and laugh. So I was severely handicapped.
My dentist here in Malaysia is great. No pain at all. He works a lot with children, and applies his technique to frightened guys like me. Explains everything, goes slow, and well, is really good in what he is doing.
He is also checking my kid - and I was pretty impressed with the way he dealt with him. The first time around, he didn't do much - this was about 3 years back, when my boy was about 4 years old. He let him sit on that chair, let him play with the water, showed him the lights and explained what his job was. That's it. He is of the opinion that a child must have a pleasant experience with a dentist from the very first beginning, and that the whole procedure can be so frightening. I wholeheartly agree of course.
My kid is not frightened and neither am I. But there is always that strange feeling of anticipation and anxiety. So well, it is my turn - what to do!!
Posted by Andreas at May 9, 2005 10:56 AM
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My previous dentist in Malaysia plain (excuse the simplicity) suck. But my German NHS dentist is great. Very professional and clean.
Still I hate going to the dentist.
Posted by: Jon Choo at May 9, 2005 06:49 PM
I hate denstist too. I will rahter let my tooth rot to the base before I even drag myself to the dentist.
Posted by: Wilson at May 9, 2005 12:40 PM
I hate dentist. Period.
Posted by: lilian at May 9, 2005 12:22 PM