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  • Pollycat
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    spiro said:
    Pollycat said:
    I wouldn't really like to drive 500 miles in a single day, let alone have dental treatment.

    I think it depends on what you are used to, I happily drive over 900 miles back from Spain in a day.

    Absolutely.
    My OH who used to drive a long distance to and from work would have had a different opinion to me when he was still working.
    But I thought it was worth mentioning.
  • justworriedabit
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    edited 16 March 2021 at 11:15AM
    spiro said:
    Pollycat said:
    I wouldn't really like to drive 500 miles in a single day, let alone have dental treatment.

    I think it depends on what you are used to, I happily drive over 900 miles back from Spain in a day.
    Indeed. However, we are not clear if the OP is experienced in that area, nor do we know if they are being driven, using public transport, staying overnight and there is always a greater possibility of having a vehicle breakdown, or accident, etc, etc. Therefore, during lock-down, one would need to weigh up all the risks during a 500 mile round trip in possibly a day and the consequences of any mishaps and risks to others and themselves.
    IMHO, I would be hard pushed to meet someone that would do a 500 round trip for a dental trip and the risk of this dental work not being spot on then having to return to have it sorted out.
    The above is what I would consider along with the urgency of the work. As I said OP, I hope it goes all well for you whatever you do.
  • zzyzx1221
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    spiro said:
    Pollycat said:
    I wouldn't really like to drive 500 miles in a single day, let alone have dental treatment.

    I think it depends on what you are used to, I happily drive over 900 miles back from Spain in a day.
    After having, say, a local anaesthetic?

    I don't think the point was that 500 miles in itself is too much, but that depending on the dental treatment they have, it may not mix well with a lengthy drive home.
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