Today, my boyfriend told me he hasn't been to the dentist in two years and definitely doesn't plan on it because, "That's just how the government steals more money." FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I went to the dentist after not being there for 3 years. I was told that I had loads of cavities and that I would need to pay $3,000 for a serious mouth surgery. The reason I hadn't been to the dentist in 3 years: I've been married to a dentist for 3 years that said my teeth were "perfect." FML
Today, my boyfriend told me he thinks brushing his teeth and doing anything basically hygienic is unnecessary now, because, "we're all going to die out around about 2050 anyway." FML
Today, my boyfriend admitted that he stopped brushing his teeth two days after we started dating. Tomorrow is our 2 year anniversary. FML
Today, I found out that my boyfriend thinks brushing his teeth is unnecessary, because, "the world is going to end because of climate change anyway." FML
Today, my date told me that he, his parents, and grandparents, believe that all doctors, but especially dentists, are nothing but drug-pushing crooks, and therefore completely unnecessary. Oh and the fact that they’ve all lost their teeth is “genetic” and has nothing to do with their hygiene. FML
Today, I saw my boyfriend spitting the mouthwash back into the bottle, because, "this stuff is really expensive." FML
Today, my boyfriend thinks he's discovered a big conspiracy by dentists to sell toothpaste. He's arguing that nobody needs to brush their teeth, ever, because all the "new plaque" from food will dissolve the "old plaque", and the only thing he needs to use is breath spray. FML
Today, I went to my new dentist and before he started looking at my teeth, I told him my previous dentist had never found a single thing wrong with my teeth. After looking around, he chuckled humourlessly and called my last dentist idiotic. I now have a $580 bill and a root canal next week. FML
Today, my dentist called and told me that the surgery to remove my wisdom teeth - which I desperately need and saved for a year to be able to afford - will actually cost nearly $2000 more than originally stated. The surgery is supposed to be in three days. FML
Today, I went to my new dentist to get my teeth cleaned. He kept getting distracted, causing him to repeatedly stab me in the gums. He then had the nerve to tell me that I need to brush more, due to how I was bleeding just from his "routine examination". FML
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Top comments
tralala453 22
If he still takes care of his teeth I don't see why it matters.
Psychicgirl17 18
He still brushes his teeth right? he doesn't use breath mints to cover his breath for 6 months?
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Comments (145)
dyehardxen 19
I haven't been to the dentist in 10+ years. I always brush/floss. I've never had a toothache so I never had the need to. Although, I should get checked every now and then.
cstrife7 4
Oh! He knows their dirty tricks! Did he tell you how metal filings are government listening devices? And the fluoride well brainwash you?
mageepaigeee44 15
I mean, I go twice and year but unless you have a cavity it's really not necessary. I don't even know why I keep going. I think it's a scam too. Not a government scam obviously but insurance companies make money off of their customers when they go to the dentist.
skyeyez9 25
It's prevention. I brush, floss and use mouthwash and my teeth are fine. However, when I go for my 2 times a year cleanings...I can still feel the dental tech finding little spots here an there of build up she scrapes away in my gum line. I like going to the dentist to get my teeth cleaned though.
TheDrifter 24
So the dentist is like a carwash for your mouth? You could do the fine detailing yourself, but it's easier to just pay someone to do it for you?
edmunson 22
Sure, and treat your own medical problems, be your own accountant and lawyer too! No need for trained professionals, right?
olpally 33
As long as he doesn't give you yeast infections. Lol. that's pretty ******* stupid on his part.
perdix 31
Wow, that's so paranoid! Seeing the dentist is just a way for the dentist to steal your money. Then, the government steals the money from him or her.
Alihb 16
lolololol
iShanny 13
Unless he also doesn't brush his teeth and floss regularly, it's really not that disgusting. It's really just more risky for him if he has untreated cavities or other untreated dental problems.
MyS3lf 24
As long as he brushes and takes care of his teeth there isn't a need to go to the dentist. I just recently went in for x-rays because I have 4 impacted wisdom teeth, and that was the first time I'd been to the dentist in 10 years. You know what they told me? My teeth are in wonderful condition (aside from the wisdom teeth of course) and I have no cavities. I don't know what the government would have to do with it, that part is a bit weird, but it isn't actually necessary to go to the dentist if you properly take care of your teeth.
perdix 31
#24, actually, there's a bit of genetic luck involved there, too. Some people can be meticulous about dental hygiene and still require regular dental work, and other blessed people can be less diligent and get away with it. It's too bad dentists can't be honest enough to let their more fortunate patients come in less often. It would give them more credibility.
MyS3lf 24
That's true. I'm actually the only one in my family that hasn't had many problems with my teeth. Guess I'm the lucky one :)
edmunson 22
Dentists take more courses in marketing now than ever before...that's the state the world economy is in now. Get all the money you can whether they need the services or not!!
Grayness_ 26
As long as he brushes em 3-4 times a day. Is good.
LissaMccracken 23
Brushing that much can actually be bad... 2 times is good enough.
ninety 25
Eeeeeh, I wouldn't be worried about him going to the dentist too much as long as he takes care of himself or unless he's got something festering behind his charming smile. Haha, I would be more concerned about his conspiracy theory and whether of not it was a joke.
AshBash2211 14
I haven't been to the dentist in about 6 years. My family couldn't afford it. I brush my teeth regularly and I have no pain. It doesn't make him gross as long as he brushes his teeth..