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zenagain

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I hate doing it. But I do.

2 times a year I go to the dentist for a basic cleaning.

1 of those times was today.

The whole process from beginning to end is such a emotional roller coaster of mixed feelings. I hate the tense, uneasiness I get as I sit there, trying to block out the droning elevator music. Then hearing my name called and feeling my heart start to race a little faster. Seeing that infamous long chair with the plastic on it, right next to the steel table with a set of sharp stainless steel tools all laid out. Then sitting down in it, hearing the plastic squeak as I try to get comfortable. I feel more at ease when the assistant asks some Q:s, and does a little light prep work.

But then the worse part comes, well part 1 of it at least. She leaves...and I am sitting there, with no sounds, wearing a stupid little paper bib. In comes the Dr. and the heart starts to race once again. "Here we go" I say to myself.

He starts with the generic Q:s "How've ya been?" (Like he cares) "Anything bothering you with your teeth?" "Going on any vacations for summer?". Just start the damn cleaning I tell myself.

And then I hear it...the dreaded noise we all cringe at...the high pitched whir of the cleaning drill! I feel my entire body stiffen. Heart is racing fast, and even a little sweat begins to form on my palms. I hear the Dr. talking to the assistant now. "Lower mandibles..light...checking percussion now" He begins to tap each tooth, going from left to right...top and bottom. It hasn't even been 10 min. and my teeth are already starting to hurt a bit. I feel the rattling now, sharp metal instruments are about to invade my mouth. The tools scrape, prod, probe and even pierce. Gums are now red, I taste a little blood, my teeth are gritty feeling, and I can tell my blood pressure has risen. Good times.

But after the harsh cleaning from the Dr. which seems to last forever....my favorite part happens. No not getting the hell outta there...Lol!!

It's that last part of the cleaning...like a warm jacuzzi after a hard workout. The Dr. puts a little toothpaste on a small mechanical soft rubber cup and begins to 'brush' my teeth. Mmm, so nice! Softly it playfully goes on each tooth, almost massaging them. I breath in a long slow breath and feel myself coming back to my normal state of being.

Just in time to have a receptionist ask when I'd like to schedule my next appointment.

Peace.

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missmandible on

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Well, it may suck for YOU, but whoever it is that youre making out with sure does appreciate it. LOL

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zenagain on

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LOL!! No pain, no gain right?

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missmandible on

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HAHA! Exactly.

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chri on

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happy belated birthday Glen! i'm sorry i missed it. things have been a blur lately. ugh... dentist though? why would u do that to yourself before you could even finish off your cake? lol

you should get a sonicare toothbrush if you enjoy that massaging feeling.. it takes me into a zen like state for a couple minutes anyways.

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somberlucidity0 on

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I even hate the tooth-brushy thing because it tickles my gums horribly! I also have TMJ which is basically arthritis of the jaw muscles...so even that 20 minutes is torture. I have nightmares about the dentist. *shudder*. I feel your pain.

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zenagain on

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Ouch. My sister has TMJ and I know what ya have to deal with.