I took Red to the Dentist yesterday to get a cavity taken care off. The waiting room had a play area complete with a sort of tree house, toys, books and movies. The room where they do all the Dentist stuff was pleasantly decorated, and had fish everywhere. They gave Red Happy Gas and she could watch a movie while she was having the work down. The dentist was warm and friendly. Red did really well. I kind of wish I could have my work down there.
Dentistry has come a long way since I was her age, or I had crappy dentists.
My first Dentist was a brilliant dentist and a leader in his field ... back in the 1940's and 50's. By the time the 1980's had rolled around he was a bit out of date. The man didn't trust Novocaine, and I had some pretty deep cavities from the ages of four to six. I think at one point he actually offered me a lead bullet to bit down on. No movies, no toys, no prize box at the end, just the sound of the drill. Of course the one good thing that came from the experience is when it comes to dental work I one tough son of bitch. Today when the dentist asks, "does that hurt", i just mumble "Get on with it I don't have all god damned day."
My pain is Red's gain, afterwards I took her to the movies and Toys R US.
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Wow! I even want to go to her dentist and I've never had a cavity!! The idea of watching a movie while getting my teeth cleaned is so incredibly fantastic. Then there wouldn't be the pressure of carrying on a conversation while I have instruments in my mouth and can barely speak. ;)
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