Tuesday 20th daily chat-onwards and upwards....

bookseller1980

jinky67 wrote: »

Can i please report to Nurse Linda that i go to the Dentist faithfully every 6 months and the hygienist every 6 months as well

Me too! But it is a nuisance.

Buffythedebtslayer

Now is probably not the time to admit that I m avoiding my dentist.

I need to have a gap sorted out with one of those false teeth, hate the sound of that, what do they call them? implants ?

I was ok first but then when I missed an appointment I got really scared.

am going for a nap.
with some kind of warmer/hot water bottle.

xx

jinky67

LouiseJ wrote: »

OK I know what a dentist is but why the hygenist every 6 months........................oh is that for your "special" problems?:rotfl:

*Louise runs off and hides behind sofa*:p

there isnt anyone can help with my problems;) :rotfl:

well you see the dentist checks my teeth and the hygienist cleans them...that way they fit in more patients.

LouiseJ

Buffythedebtslayer wrote: »

Now is probably not the time to admit that I m avoiding my dentist.

I need to have a gap sorted out with one of those false teeth, hate the sound of that, what do they call them? implants ?

I was ok first but then when I missed an appointment I got really scared.

am going for a nap.
with some kind of warmer/hot water bottle.

xx

You enjoy your nap Buffy, I am sure you will feel a bit better after it xx

bank_of_slate

Buffythedebtslayer wrote: »

Now is probably not the time to admit that I m avoiding my dentist.

I need to have a gap sorted out with one of those false teeth, hate the sound of that, what do they call them? implants ?

I was ok first but then when I missed an appointment I got really scared.

am going for a nap.
with some kind of warmer/hot water bottle.

xx

An implant or a bridge.

When did you miss your appointment?
...Linda xx

Buffythedebtslayer

bank_of_slate wrote: »

An implant or a bridge.

When did you miss your appointment?
...Linda xx

*looks worried*

Was meant to get it fixed in october.

xx

pepe2008

Buffythedebtslayer wrote: »

Now is probably not the time to admit that I m avoiding my dentist.

I need to have a gap sorted out with one of those false teeth, hate the sound of that, what do they call them? implants ?

I was ok first but then when I missed an appointment I got really scared.

am going for a nap.
with some kind of warmer/hot water bottle.

xx

And I must go and walk Rolo before he explodes, see you later xx

bank_of_slate

LouiseJ wrote: »

OK I know what a dentist is but why the hygenist every 6 months........................oh is that for your "special" problems?:rotfl:

*Louise runs off and hides behind sofa*:p

Dental hygienists (sometimes also known as oral health practitioners) are dental care professionals and work as part of the dental team.

The job
While dentists concentrate on treating tooth and gum conditions, the dental hygienist has a vital role in helping to prevent problems from arising.

As a dental hygienist you would carry out procedures such as scaling and polishing teeth, and applying topical fluoride and fissure sealants. If you are based in a hospital , you would also help patients who are having surgery or complicated orthodontic treatment or those with particular medical conditions to maintain a healthy mouth.

Dental hygienists work in hospitals and in community dental services, but most frequently in general dental practice.

The entry requirements
Five GCSE subjects graded A - C or equivalent, plus two A levels or a recognised dental nursing qualification.

The courses
To practice as a dental hygienist you need to have undertaken an appropriate course approved by the General Dental Council. This will allow you to register with the General Dental Council, which is a mandatory requirement.
The course is usually two years (or up to 27 months) long on a full-time basis and is offered by dental schools and also the Defence Dental Services Training Establishment. Subjects studied include anatomy and physiology, preventive dentistry, dental health education, dental pathology and the management and care of patients. Several dental schools offer courses combining dental hygiene and dental therapy.

...Linda xx

LouiseJ

jinky67 wrote: »

there isnt anyone can help with my problems;) :rotfl:

well you see the dentist checks my teeth and the hygienist cleans them...that way they fit in more patients.

I havent been to the dentist for about a year, I had a retainer when at school and it damaged one of my front teeth, cut off the blood supply so I have no feeling in it (root is dead so can bite into an ice lolly no problem)

This tooth is more prone to staining, which is starting to bother me but according to my dentist my choices were.

A. Drill into the back of the tooth just to check that the nerve is actually dead and if I jump off the chair its still a bit alive.........................Errrrm NO!!!!

B. Use anathestic but if blood shoots out of my tooth then he will have killed the nerve off anyway.....................Fluck OFF!!!

Surely there must be another way to sort this bloody tooth out? I just want it whitened !!!!!!.

bank_of_slate

Buffythedebtslayer wrote: »

*looks worried*

Was meant to get it fixed in october.

xx

I'd ring them quick before they write you off!
Most practices are now operating a very strict FTA policy (Failed To Attend) which means one chance and you're out!

AMES Go phone the PALS now, you'll feel so much better for doing it.
If you really can't face the phone, register online with the link I posted!
...Linda xx