Five on Friday

(Link at left)
Toothy

1. How do you feel about going to the dentist?

It has gradually become both less and more bearable. Less because the aftereffects of simple cleaning are painful (if that hasn't happened yet, just wait!). More because I take better care of my teeth between visits, so I haven't had a cavity in several years. I do not like the Big #&*#ing Needle, I do not like the smell of grinding tooth enamel under drills, nor the sound of the procedures from inside my head.

2. Describe your worst dental experience.

Hearing the dentist say "oops" while I was getting my wisdom teeth pulled. He'd broken one of the roots off, so he had to go fishing...digging...to retrieve it. There is absolutely no sound like the sound of roots separating from jawbone.

3. Describe your best dental experience.

...as if... The last time I was there wasn't too bad. But they are not fun. Ever.
The last time I had to see the orthodontist was pretty fabu, too.

4. Do you floss?

I try to floss at least once a day. I keep hearing about my gums...and my sister had bad periodontal disease. I don't want dentures.

5. Would you consider wearing braces as an adult?

Look, I spent over two years in braces in junior high, plus another year with a retainer. I better not need braces as an adult!
Had I not had that opportunity, then I absolutely would get them now, even knowing all the hassle, and pain.