All the Facts Up Front, Please!
Sometimes, we learn, too late, what we signed up for.27 total reviews
Comment from Marilyn Hamilton
An excellent entry for the Write a Rant contest. Wow. I would say that your story is unbelieveable however i have no trouble believing it due to my own experiences at the dentist. That certainly is a rough way to find out the whole truth. I hope your final outcome makes it all worthwhile. good luck.
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2024
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An excellent entry for the Write a Rant contest. Wow. I would say that your story is unbelieveable however i have no trouble believing it due to my own experiences at the dentist. That certainly is a rough way to find out the whole truth. I hope your final outcome makes it all worthwhile. good luck.
Comment Written 25-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2024
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Thank you Marilyn, I hope so too. If it in goes well and everything heals it might be worth but I still believe they don't dare tell all the facts up front. I'm prertty sure I wouldn't have signned on.
Beth.
Comment from barbara.wilkey
AMEN!! I agree with your contest entry. They don't give us all the facts until it's too late. I think in a way that's lying. Your entry is very well written and laid out. Good luck with the contest.
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2024
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AMEN!! I agree with your contest entry. They don't give us all the facts until it's too late. I think in a way that's lying. Your entry is very well written and laid out. Good luck with the contest.
Comment Written 25-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2024
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Thank you, Barbara. I glad you see it like I do. I really appreciate the review and comments.
Beth
Comment from Begin Again
Oh my gosh, Beth! I am sitting here, shivering at the thought as I read every word of your horrible journey. I had a dentist put a drill into the top of my mouth long ago and I've been beyond terrified since then. I know, just like you did, I need to have them fixed but...... I wondered about the advertisements of how easy and quick it could be...In and Out! Now, it'll be a long while before I see the inside of a dentist office.
Hugs, Carol
reply by the author on 30-Jun-2024
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Oh my gosh, Beth! I am sitting here, shivering at the thought as I read every word of your horrible journey. I had a dentist put a drill into the top of my mouth long ago and I've been beyond terrified since then. I know, just like you did, I need to have them fixed but...... I wondered about the advertisements of how easy and quick it could be...In and Out! Now, it'll be a long while before I see the inside of a dentist office.
Hugs, Carol
Comment Written 25-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 30-Jun-2024
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Thank you Carol. How horribe to have a drill somewhere other than on a tooth. I don't blame you for being scared. THanks for the comment on my rant.
Beth
Comment from jim vecchio
Awhile back, I was in real pain but couldn't sit through the dentist, so we paid a handsome sum ($500) for one of those "comfortable clinics". Thy got me so drunk with whatever they gave me I was out through the whole procedure and it took three men to carry me to the car. My wife said we were never going to pay that kind of money again for that sort of thing.
reply by the author on 28-Jun-2024
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Awhile back, I was in real pain but couldn't sit through the dentist, so we paid a handsome sum ($500) for one of those "comfortable clinics". Thy got me so drunk with whatever they gave me I was out through the whole procedure and it took three men to carry me to the car. My wife said we were never going to pay that kind of money again for that sort of thing.
Comment Written 25-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 28-Jun-2024
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Thank you Jim. I didn't know you pay extra to get comfortable. I rather have the pain that feel I was out of control because they gave something to miss with my brain. I wouldn't take anything to relax me but I did want my mouth numb.
Beth
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Being claustrophobic, it was hard for me to sit in a dentist's chair. I'm a bit better now.
Comment from patcelaw
Then Dennis seem to get upset with us because we don't want to go back to the dentist with all of these terrible things happening. In my lifetime there has been over $40,000 worth of work done in my mouth and I told the dentist I will not do anything more with my mouth and my teeth except have my teeth cleaned twice a year. Patricia
reply by the author on 28-Jun-2024
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Then Dennis seem to get upset with us because we don't want to go back to the dentist with all of these terrible things happening. In my lifetime there has been over $40,000 worth of work done in my mouth and I told the dentist I will not do anything more with my mouth and my teeth except have my teeth cleaned twice a year. Patricia
Comment Written 25-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 28-Jun-2024
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Thank you Patricia. I appreciate your reading my story and liking it.
Beth
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
How I love your honesty, Beth! You're never afraid to speak it as you find it. And, if that means having quite a pop at yourself, for your lack of teeth or product research, then you go right ahead. I also admire your bravery because this sounded horrendous. But my favourite part is when the dentist and assistant found you hilarious when you weren't even able to talk. I think they live in a world of their own because they always start asking you things when they have a whole armoury of instruments inside your mouth! There are a few edits, all excusable because I imagine you're still feeling somewhat dizzy and disorientated. But a wonderful read and strong contender! Good luck! Debbie
I assumed it (must) be a new procedure
It sounded to(o) good to be true
pay the rest (of) your life way
The deadening was (subsiding?)
I ask(ed) the dentist
Soft food is recommended until the implants (heal)
a tro(o)per (if you mean soldier?)
foreseeable future?
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reply by the author on 30-Jun-2024
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How I love your honesty, Beth! You're never afraid to speak it as you find it. And, if that means having quite a pop at yourself, for your lack of teeth or product research, then you go right ahead. I also admire your bravery because this sounded horrendous. But my favourite part is when the dentist and assistant found you hilarious when you weren't even able to talk. I think they live in a world of their own because they always start asking you things when they have a whole armoury of instruments inside your mouth! There are a few edits, all excusable because I imagine you're still feeling somewhat dizzy and disorientated. But a wonderful read and strong contender! Good luck! Debbie
I assumed it (must) be a new procedure
It sounded to(o) good to be true
pay the rest (of) your life way
The deadening was (subsiding?)
I ask(ed) the dentist
Soft food is recommended until the implants (heal)
a tro(o)per (if you mean soldier?)
foreseeable future?
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Comment Written 25-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 30-Jun-2024
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Thank you Debbie. I really enjoy reading you in depth reviews and appreciate that you point out things I've missed.
Beth
Comment from Wayne Fowler
Are you 'sure' that you feel better? Because I don't think I would until I got 'all' the work done and I felt comfortable enough to go back and strangle the life out of the lyin' dentist!
Hope you enjoy gruel.
Best wishes.
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reply by the author on 28-Jun-2024
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Are you 'sure' that you feel better? Because I don't think I would until I got 'all' the work done and I felt comfortable enough to go back and strangle the life out of the lyin' dentist!
Hope you enjoy gruel.
Best wishes.
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Comment Written 25-Jun-2024
reply by the author on 28-Jun-2024
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Thank you Wayne. I probably won't feel better until I know noting is going wrong. So far it feels okay and the altered eating habits are probably good for me. I do miss coffee. I don't care what they say it isn't going to just liquids. I want use the bottom teeth but I'll have ceral, soup and mashed up vegetables and fruit. I don't do meat anyway.
Beth