| Last week, this was my view from the dentist's chair... When I was growing up, I hated going to the dentist. This was back in the day when my parents chose my dentist for me. In the 70's, kids had no say in these kinds of decisions. I wasn't afraid, I just didn't like it. I did have one unpleasant experience with my childhood dentist. During a visit, he told me to open my mouth then asked me if I noticed anything different about him. At that exact moment, one of the hairs from his newly grown mustache fell into the back of my throat. Gag! I was appalled but curiously silent...as I said, it was the 70's. This dentist didn't wear a mask and my mom was in the next room, expecting me to exit with clean teeth. The only thing I said was, "Yeah, I can't help but notice your new moustache." I still remember the feeling of that little moustache hair...each time the hygienist would suction my mouth, I would hope that she would get it out. Unfortunately for me, it was not until I was in the parking lot that the offensive thing was finally removed...gross! |
| I think that the best part of being an adult is being able to choose your own dentist. After all, there's a lot of trust involved here, not to mention sharp instruments... I've been to a few dentists but finally settled in at Dr. Young's office. I can't say enough good things about Dr. Young, how gentle he is and how much I like the staff...and that everything is very clean and I've never had a stray hair in my mouth. That, my friends, is the most important thing. I must confess that I am not a very good patient...although Dr. Young is a very good dentist. When I leave, I am always amazed, thinking, "Gee, that wasn't bad at all. I didn't feel a thing." But for some reason, while I am actually in the chair, I jump around a lot and make all kinds of interesting expressions, grimacing, wincing and such. He patiently stops and asks if I am okay, I assure him that I am and he resumes working and I resume with the extreme facial contortions. Last week, I had to have a crown...my own fault for having skipped my dental x-rays last year. That is why I am nagging this week on the importance of caring for your teeth! I will never skip my yearly x-rays again. Crowns are expensive and not completely covered by my dental insurance plan. I'm not griping about this; I am extremely fortunate to have dental insurance. My sister doesn't have any and needs extensive dental work that she can't afford. If you have insurance, be grateful! |
| a toothbrush that inspired a letter... |
| Dear Crest, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your recent creation of the Kid's Crest Double Decker Ice Cream Cone Spin Brush. Toothbrushing has always been a big problem at our home, but now, my kids look forward to brushing their teeth! The Crest Ice Cream Cone Toothbrush is a great start, but please, don't stop there. Take it to the next level. I have many ideas for you, including the Pez Dispenser Toothbrush. After brushing, kids could dispense themselves a little treat. How about Chocolate Milk Mouthwash? A new line of mouthwash you keep in the fridge... How about toothpaste that tastes like the filling of a Junior Mint? Or chocolate pudding toothpaste? My son is a big fan of the Harry Potter Bertie Bott's Jelly Beans that feature such flavors as booger and ear wax. With this in mind, he suggests you team with J.K. Rowling to create Bertie Bott's Toothpaste. He wants his toothpaste to come in unique flavors such as: Sardine, Smelly Sock, and Dog Breath. Other companies might have encouraged healthy living, decorating their toothbrushes with smiling vegetables or exercise equipment. Obviously, you knew that this would not appeal to real kids. You know that what they really want is sugar...and lots of it! I find this break from being socially correct highly refreshing! Thank you for truly understanding kids! Sincerely, A Red Bluff Resident |
| Have a great weekend. Visit the dentist...and don't skip the x-rays! If you don't have a dentist, find one! Your teeth are very important! okay...all done nagging now! *steps off soapbox* Oh, yeah, one more thing, my husband does not have a moustache. I don't like them...can't imagine why... |