The Checkup
A frightening dental experience40 total reviews
Comment from Pam Lonsdale
As soon as I read "night school dentistry" I knew you were in trouble.
She had someone else's blood on her gown? That's not a very hygienic that for a hygienist to do! Vital signs? I've never had a dentist take my vital signs.
"pulled my mouth back to my ear", LOL! Not funny, I know, but I know exactly what you're talking about.
Of course, this is an exaggeration of what really happens, but what a great story it makes, Paul.
Very funny, and I especially liked, "She fetched a pressure washer to clean up the blood and gore."
I have an appointment at my dentist tomorrow for a procedure on my gums; can't wait:-(
Excellent entry for the contest. Good luck.
xo
Pam
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2024
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As soon as I read "night school dentistry" I knew you were in trouble.
She had someone else's blood on her gown? That's not a very hygienic that for a hygienist to do! Vital signs? I've never had a dentist take my vital signs.
"pulled my mouth back to my ear", LOL! Not funny, I know, but I know exactly what you're talking about.
Of course, this is an exaggeration of what really happens, but what a great story it makes, Paul.
Very funny, and I especially liked, "She fetched a pressure washer to clean up the blood and gore."
I have an appointment at my dentist tomorrow for a procedure on my gums; can't wait:-(
Excellent entry for the contest. Good luck.
xo
Pam
Comment Written 01-Dec-2024
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2024
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Thanks, Pam. Good luck with your appointment.
Comment from Wendy G
Your poem is very cleverly written, but as going to the dentist is one of my most disliked experiences, I found it very hard to read without squirming! Nevertheless, I wish you success in the contest. You deserve something good to come from the experience! Lol.
Wendy
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2024
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Your poem is very cleverly written, but as going to the dentist is one of my most disliked experiences, I found it very hard to read without squirming! Nevertheless, I wish you success in the contest. You deserve something good to come from the experience! Lol.
Wendy
Comment Written 01-Dec-2024
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2024
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Thanks, Wendy. Sorry to make you squirm.
Comment from jenintorre
An excellent poem and entry for the competition. It should surely win. Some very witty and clever rhymes. Most enjoyable. Good luck and best wishes. Jen.
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2024
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An excellent poem and entry for the competition. It should surely win. Some very witty and clever rhymes. Most enjoyable. Good luck and best wishes. Jen.
Comment Written 01-Dec-2024
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2024
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Thanks, Jen. Sometimes traumatic experiences give rise to great poems.
Comment from Carol Hillebrenner
This is great and very picturesque. Reminds me of my Death Camp trained hygienist. You must have visited her also. I love your rhythm and you are great at rhyming.
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2024
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This is great and very picturesque. Reminds me of my Death Camp trained hygienist. You must have visited her also. I love your rhythm and you are great at rhyming.
Comment Written 01-Dec-2024
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2024
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Thanks, Carol. Probably my night school graduate is more qualified than your Death Camp trained hygienist.
Comment from Gloria ....
I got quite a charge out of this exaggerated (I hope) and highly entertaining painful visit to the dental hygienist.
Hammer and chisel has it about right, and a reader can imagine the plaque flying like brick mortar into the complex of metal artillery.
Wishing you much luck with the Contest Committee. :)
Gloria
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2024
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I got quite a charge out of this exaggerated (I hope) and highly entertaining painful visit to the dental hygienist.
Hammer and chisel has it about right, and a reader can imagine the plaque flying like brick mortar into the complex of metal artillery.
Wishing you much luck with the Contest Committee. :)
Gloria
Comment Written 01-Dec-2024
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2024
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Thanks, Gloria. I was really glad for the eye protection. The plaque was really flying around.
Comment from Douglas Goff
Nicely done, Paul. The rhymes are clean, fit well, and are unforced.
I really like the poems that tell a complete story as this one did. Fantastic!
D
reply by the author on 02-Dec-2024
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Nicely done, Paul. The rhymes are clean, fit well, and are unforced.
I really like the poems that tell a complete story as this one did. Fantastic!
D
Comment Written 30-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 02-Dec-2024
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Thanks, Doug. The story isn't really complete. I flattened one of her tires when I left.
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Ha!
Comment from Teri7
Paul, I am so sorry you had such a frightening dental experience. An experience like that would give me nightmares for quite a while my friend. You used very good descriptive words that made it seem so real. Blessings, teri
reply by the author on 02-Dec-2024
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Paul, I am so sorry you had such a frightening dental experience. An experience like that would give me nightmares for quite a while my friend. You used very good descriptive words that made it seem so real. Blessings, teri
Comment Written 30-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 02-Dec-2024
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Thanks, Teri. Do you mean to tell me that you didn't think this was real.
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
Thank you, Paul, for sharing this very amusing story of your experience in the dental chair. It really seems to be the case that, after being scared stiff as child by these sadistic actions, then getting more used to them as a grown-up, we end up reverting in our mature years to our natural and understandable, complete aversion to dentists and hygienists! Your fear and discomfort are familiar and palpable in your well-crafted heptameter verse which is a joy to read. Good luck, Paul! Debbie
reply by the author on 02-Dec-2024
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Thank you, Paul, for sharing this very amusing story of your experience in the dental chair. It really seems to be the case that, after being scared stiff as child by these sadistic actions, then getting more used to them as a grown-up, we end up reverting in our mature years to our natural and understandable, complete aversion to dentists and hygienists! Your fear and discomfort are familiar and palpable in your well-crafted heptameter verse which is a joy to read. Good luck, Paul! Debbie
Comment Written 30-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 02-Dec-2024
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Thanks, Debbie. I had to go for counselling after that visit.
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I'm not surprised! :))
Comment from Shanbreen
Well-written poem. I could see myself sitting in the chair being tortured. One thing, though: I thought hygienist were people who cleaned teeth.
" With hammer and a chisel she then mounted an attack,"
Wouldn't her using hammer and chisel be a dentist's job? Just wondering. Thanks for sharing your story through a rhyming poem.
reply by the author on 02-Dec-2024
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Well-written poem. I could see myself sitting in the chair being tortured. One thing, though: I thought hygienist were people who cleaned teeth.
" With hammer and a chisel she then mounted an attack,"
Wouldn't her using hammer and chisel be a dentist's job? Just wondering. Thanks for sharing your story through a rhyming poem.
Comment Written 30-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 02-Dec-2024
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Thanks, Shan. This hygienist worked in construction part time, and always brought her tools to the dentist office.
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Paul, thank you for clarifying.
Comment from Ulla
Oh dear, that sounds ominous. I would have been terrified and have bolted. I hate going to the dentist, but that kind of treatment would have ensured I'd never gone back. All the best of luck. Ulla:)))
reply by the author on 02-Dec-2024
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Oh dear, that sounds ominous. I would have been terrified and have bolted. I hate going to the dentist, but that kind of treatment would have ensured I'd never gone back. All the best of luck. Ulla:)))
Comment Written 30-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 02-Dec-2024
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Thanks, Ulla. Before I went for my next appointment, I drank a fifth of Jack Daniels.
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I don't blame you, lol