I woke up this morning with a sore throat. Not a great big deal, but I still remember the cold I had last month that started with a sore throat. Plus today I had to go to the dentist to have my teeth cleaned.
I felt pretty horrible when I got to work. I'm sure my co-workers thought I was a totally sad and pathetic individual. So I did my first graphic job on the computer. I had to get a graphic file off another artist's computer who is on vacation and then took it back to my computer. I put it on a CD. I didn't want to take the chance to e-mail it to myself as there was so much junk in his e-mail.
While I worked I thought about my dental appointment. I kept looking at the phone. Finally I called the dentist. "I'd like to re-schedule my appointment." I said. "We usually want 48 hours notice." was the response. "I have a sore throat". I said. "the next opening I have is next Tuesday at 3:40." "Cool I'll take it." I said, and hung up the phone. Then I started to think. I had been taking cough dropps all monrning. And as the day went on, my throat started to feel better. So after lunch I called back and asked, "have you filled my spot yet" "No." "Ok, if you don't mind my sore throat then I'll come in." And so I did.
I have a love hate relationship with my dentist. He has come to know me and he knows how cheap I am. So I think I have him to the point that he is only doing work that is needed. Plus I'm such a wuss when it comes to the dentist. And my hygienist is also cool. She knows me even though we only see eachother every six months. I think dentists want to do something so they can make bucks.
The last time I was in I thought it would make a good photo for my blog. Looking up at the dentist. But I forgot even though I had my cameras out in my car. But next time I get my teeth cleaned I'm taking my camera. I'm going back in July.
No cavities by the way.
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When I saw your post, it reminded me of an ad in the local paper for a dentist that said:
"We cater to cowards"
PS. Congratulations on "0 cavities"
PPS Hope you're feeling better.
You can't believe them if they say something like that. It's a trick. They just want to get you in the chair :) My dentist almost turns you upside down so you can't get away.
Congrats on zero cavities too!
I believe that the practice of dentistry involves a certain amount of sadism. I'll have to write about my wisdom-tooth extraction experience one of these days. Three hours for two teeth, under only local anesthetic. I was not a happy camper.
Sorry to hear about your sore throat. That's the worst part of being sick (in my book).
every time I make an dentist appointment, I get the flu or some other sickness and have to reschedule. It's happened the last three times. According to this schedule, my next flu is due in May.
diane,.. I have a wisdom tooth story too. Local also. At least that way you can monitor the situation. I really have to watch what my dentist does. (he's actually a really nice guy and a good dentist)
matilda jane,.. My next cold is scheduled for July 21. You have a cool blog by the way. Hope steve isn't sore :) I just couldn't help myself.
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