tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post370213147427152740..comments2024-03-28T21:50:57.932+00:00Comments on Diary of a (retired) teacher: WednesdayJoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16116524003944939298noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-60601411455144146942019-11-14T09:16:32.288+00:002019-11-14T09:16:32.288+00:00No further advice just that you have my sympathy. ...No further advice just that you have my sympathy. At least you've been before and know and trust the practice. Dental work has changed such a lot since we were younger and is now much more 'consumer friendly'.Annabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01295183929417559687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-25573687543342474492019-11-14T08:50:02.085+00:002019-11-14T08:50:02.085+00:00That's a worry, isn't it? Hopefully there...That's a worry, isn't it? Hopefully there will be someone else to move too who is just as good.<br />xxJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116524003944939298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-11886033430790049972019-11-14T08:49:14.767+00:002019-11-14T08:49:14.767+00:00THanks, Sue. I need to get my act together and go...THanks, Sue. I need to get my act together and go properly and then I won't get into this state again.<br />xxJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116524003944939298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-89693077285890373212019-11-14T08:48:33.231+00:002019-11-14T08:48:33.231+00:00They didn't go anything, just gave me an appoi...They didn't go anything, just gave me an appointment so I still have that to come!<br />xxJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116524003944939298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-4199596153581595472019-11-14T08:47:52.018+00:002019-11-14T08:47:52.018+00:00You're very good and very strong!
xxYou're very good and very strong!<br />xxJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116524003944939298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-2740255097321585022019-11-14T08:47:18.214+00:002019-11-14T08:47:18.214+00:00I've gone back to the practice I have used bef...I've gone back to the practice I have used before - they're very good and very kind and do NHS as well as private. <br />And they gave me an appointment!<br />xxJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116524003944939298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-58210833819889743442019-11-14T08:32:36.721+00:002019-11-14T08:32:36.721+00:00It was fun. I'm glad I went!
xxIt was fun. I'm glad I went!<br />xxJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116524003944939298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-88040505482149007252019-11-14T08:32:16.747+00:002019-11-14T08:32:16.747+00:00I like that you prefer Chelmsford. I've alway...I like that you prefer Chelmsford. I've always liked living here but recently it has really blossomed into a great shopping centre - and in the care, with a following wind, I can be there in less than ten minutes!<br />I'm glad I went to Stratford but I came home more than satisfied with my locality!<br />xxJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116524003944939298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-3445353038971298772019-11-14T07:49:24.046+00:002019-11-14T07:49:24.046+00:00I drive for an hour to get to a dentist I trust as...I drive for an hour to get to a dentist I trust as I used to work with his wife I am just terrified he will retire then what!Diane Eppshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02227325305615990424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-83731123958882668642019-11-13T17:19:53.271+00:002019-11-13T17:19:53.271+00:00For two or three weeks before my dentist appointme...For two or three weeks before my dentist appointment, I'm tense and nervous and when the dentist asks how I am I always say "terrified". But I've managed to keep going and endured root canal stuff and big filling in the last 2 years. But I shall still be terrified again next time so you have my sympathy.Sue in Suffolkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13166036914348424622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-59444209286429542142019-11-13T17:07:59.445+00:002019-11-13T17:07:59.445+00:00I do hope all has gone well. I have a wonderful de...I do hope all has gone well. I have a wonderful dentist who is very reassuring and I totally trust him. He never causes me pain, though occasionally a bit of short-lived discomfort. I'd never tell you to grow up; I am utterly terrified of flying no matter how often people tell me it is the safest form of travel. We all have our demons.Eloisehttp://thisissixty.blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-16938224079145597692019-11-13T14:28:50.299+00:002019-11-13T14:28:50.299+00:00Hugs. I have a dentist phobia. I do keep going tho...Hugs. I have a dentist phobia. I do keep going though. I usually ask how long an appointment is going to be so I can tell myself it's only x amount of time.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03039174572211086359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-2714165819815296272019-11-13T12:49:52.108+00:002019-11-13T12:49:52.108+00:00I completely sympathise over the dentist. I was tr...I completely sympathise over the dentist. I was traumatised by a horrible dentist as a child, so I'm like you -- ignore them till they hurt or fall out! I'm not as phobic as I once was, largely thanks to having a brilliant dentist whom I feel totally confident in (my baptism of fire with him was having a bridge put in!). It costs me, but it's worth it. So I'd say it's really important to find a dentist you feel comfortable with, even if it means trying a few (or ask friends for recommendations).Veronicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15863957299338406459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-11605966309162814772019-11-13T12:42:28.519+00:002019-11-13T12:42:28.519+00:00Lovely trip!!Lovely trip!!Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16045973181179400022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-54651384887157977652019-11-13T10:14:38.940+00:002019-11-13T10:14:38.940+00:00You'll feel very relieved when it's sorted...You'll feel very relieved when it's sorted out; thing are so different these days, I would be honest about your anxiety and you'll find they are very helpful. I got over my fear after having a lot of problems in my early twenties; I realised that actually it is almost all painless these days, and it was my fear and not the treatment that was the problem. I recite poetry in my head to make the time go faster, don't know if that helps for you?<br /><br />Ironically I live nearer Stratford, but prefer to go to Chelmsford for shopping - it has all the shops I want, plus the market, charity shops and lots of nice places for coffee! Athenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15291829962426006638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-2951281242771090112019-11-13T10:00:28.686+00:002019-11-13T10:00:28.686+00:00Thanks, Eileen. I'll see how it goes. I did ...Thanks, Eileen. I'll see how it goes. I did say I was very nervous when I made the appointment.<br />xxJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116524003944939298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-73746702725500286672019-11-13T09:59:52.508+00:002019-11-13T09:59:52.508+00:00I think probably the problems I had with that knoc...I think probably the problems I had with that knocked out tooth, plus the fact that one side of my mouth doesn't 'take' the usual anaesthesia, is one of the causes. I just hate anyone messing about with my mouth. <br />I'm not actually in pain which is more than I deserve. With the state of some of my teeth, I ought to be. However, I do have a great nasty gap at the front now so can't smile and my speech is a bit odd.<br />I have an appointment for Thursday next week as it's not exactly an emergency, just to me!!<br />xx Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116524003944939298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-34634696221716370152019-11-13T08:43:52.970+00:002019-11-13T08:43:52.970+00:00I'm exactly the same with dentists so you have...I'm exactly the same with dentists so you have my sympathy. I hope you get it sorted quickly. I know that there are dentists who specialise in treating nervous patients so that may be an option.Eileen Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06340398156618870705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-13449327460017358192019-11-13T08:35:57.038+00:002019-11-13T08:35:57.038+00:00Morning Joy. I empathise totally with your dental...Morning Joy. I empathise totally with your dental phobia - I had one too. Yes, had, not have - it's gone, although I will never like going to the dentist (who does anyway?!). I too neglected my teeth for years, as in not going to the dentist, because I was too terrified having had a couple of really bad experiences with quite brutal dentists in my teens/early 20s. Finally, last year I HAD to go as I had a wobbly tooth and raging toothache. I did some research and found a small friendly family practice and am so lucky - my dentist, Emma, and her nurse, Emily, are wonderful, so kind, sympathetic and patient, they put me at ease straight away, Emily even held my hand during treatment. I have no fear of going for my regular checkups now. It makes a huge difference if you can find a really good dentist - check reviews online and speak to the receptionists and tell them how nervous you are. Good luck, Joy, dental pain is horrible. xxSoozehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03762391472811785736noreply@blogger.com