My dentist of 30 years is now a tad old, (unlike me, of course), so yesterday I visited a new dentist and found that younger dentists probably have newer equipment too. Obviously. Why would I be surprised to find that dental x-rays are now taken digitally, when everything else has progressed so much? Gone are the stiff bitewing films that were uncomfortable for the patient (seriously… bite on this huge piece of cardboard while it cuts into your gum and don’t move), and were developed in a sink of two solutions and ready in 5 minutes for the dentist to review.
So I have to go back next week. I could tell you I’m looking forward to seeing what other new dental equipment will be used on me, but that would be a lie.
Dentist: Will you want nitrous?
Me: No. I have control issues.
So my new dentist thinks I’m a nut bag. And I’m good with that. He probably wonders if I’ll jump out of the chair and scream crazy chants at some point. I’m ok with that too. But the truth is… I prefer to just get a shot (even multiple ones), and get the show on the road. I’ve got stuff I need to do.
No, this photo isn’t meant to be an advertisement for UGG boots — but they are insanely awesome and incredibly comfortable.