Today, I had to go to the dentist to get 11 cavities filled. I took a wrong turn and ended up being 10 minutes late. My dentist told I had to reschedule because of his "10 minute policy." I have to wait 14 days now to get my cavities filled. FML
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A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I had an appointment to pull some wisdom teeth. I wrote the wrong time in my calendar. Showed up an hour late and they didn't pull the one tooth that actually hurts. Now I've got the pay for the time I was late, plus wait until November to pull the rest. I waited 5 months for this appointment due to the coronavirus. FML
Today, it was the fourth time I've had major dental work done, because my dentist messed up my root canal. After almost a dozen needles, three missed work days, over $1,000, and 2 broken tools, I only have a tiny, barely-successful filling to show for it. FML
Today, I canceled my dental check-up because I'm getting busy at work. Then, as I was flossing, my finger slipped, I heard a "crunch" from one of my fillings, and I now have a killer toothache. It's costing me double to go to the dentist because it's now an emergency call. FML
Today, I had a dentist appointment and was running late. I frantically put on my shoes and rushed out of the house. When I arrived at the dentist’s office, they told me I was scheduled for a root canal, not a cleaning. I forgot to confirm the appointment. After I sat down in the chair, I tried to back out, but they were already numbing my gums. FML
Today, I arrived 10 minutes early to my orthodontist's office to get my braces off. It turns out my appointment was actually one hour earlier, and now the next available appointment is in four weeks. FML
Today, I had an appointment with my dentist to check for cavities. He told me that most of my teeth have cavities, and that I may need a root canal. In fact, I ended up actually getting a painful root canal. FML
Today, after spending almost an hour in the dentist's waiting room, watching other people get called in for their appointments, I finally lost my patience and asked the receptionist what was taking so long. I'd forgotten to sign in. FML
Today, I went to the dentist to get a cavity filled. The numbing medication didn't work, so I felt everything. I was in so much pain that I accidentally bit down on the dentist's finger, causing him to yell in agony. Now, I have to find a new dentist. FML
Today, my dentist pulled the wrong tooth. FML
Today, I went to the dentist after 24 hours of severe tooth pain. They did an emergency root canal. After the anesthesia wore off, within minutes, the pain returned only worse than before. Called the dentist, I had to return, only to find they had done the root canal on the wrong tooth. FML
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TomeDr 25
And this is how dentists keep to their schedule. I know it sucks but it’s better than having a long wait in the waiting room. Next time, build into your schedule “getting lost-unexpected detour” time when driving to an appointment.
Kavka 17
some people’s teeth are just naturally bad
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Alup132 22
You deserve it for letting yourself get 11 cavities... some days I’ve not brushed my teeth for like 4-5 days because I was camping and lazy as a kid, or too tired after playing games late, and even I’ve never had more then 3 ever...
Charlie Given 28
They my be a heavy Pepsi product user all Pepsi product's contain bromide vegetable oil and in recent study's that oil dissolves the enamel on your teeth at an exponential rate, a friend of mine had perfect teeth then started drinking Mountain dew and within a year he had a dozen cavities at his next dentist appt 😒
Charlie Given 28
They my be a heavy Pepsi product user all Pepsi product's contain bromide vegetable oil and in recent study's that oil dissolves the enamel on your teeth at an exponential rate, a friend of mine had perfect teeth then started drinking Mountain dew and within a year he had a dozen cavities at his next dentist appt 😒
Kavka 17
some people’s teeth are just naturally bad
TomeDr 25
And this is how dentists keep to their schedule. I know it sucks but it’s better than having a long wait in the waiting room. Next time, build into your schedule “getting lost-unexpected detour” time when driving to an appointment.
RichardPencil 32
Eat lots of gummy bears and they will serve as temporary fillings until you can the permanent mercury ones that will drive you crazy.
Inkoseh 33
Always leave and plan to be to any appointment 10-15 minutes early. For paperwork, possible early taking you in, anything that needs to be taken care of! And then of course, to avoid any possible traffic incidents! The saying goes: "If you're early you're on time. If you're on time you're late."
what 1
I agree completely with the concept of losing your appointment after being late… But waiting 14 days for another appointment seems unreasonably long, it might be worth looking for another dentist just to fill your cavities
Inkoseh 33
Normally I'd agree, but 11 cavities can be hours of work depending on the severity. The 14 days was probably the first timeslot that had that much allotted time for the procedure. Most people go in for 1-2 or a cleaning (30-45 minutes)
alicelouise66 5
eleven????
psychgirl123 15
For anyone saying how shocking this is, they may not have enamel on their teeth. I was born without enamel, and by the age of 4 I had to have full dental surgery to fill about the same amount of cavities. I’m almost 20, and I sometimes still get them.
julianamariex3 15
Jesus, do you never brush your teeth??
tounces7 28
And that's why when you have something super important scheduled, you leave early, just in case.
Taurus_ChicKa 37
WHOA, 11 cavities?! I have a huge sweet tooth and haven't had that many cavities in my whole life! I'd had like four, tops. How did you possibly get 11?! Holy crap!