Back in the 50’s I didn’t like the long needle pushed into a gum. So I tried to do without it. Pain sent my brain through my skull when 3 rpm grinder drill took forever to dig out cavity. Next time paid the $5 extra for novocaine. Now the procedure is rubbing gums with a numbing chemistry before tiny needle is inserted to deaden area for high rpm drill that takes seconds to do the job.
She had a “Sylvester Moment,” as when Sylvester the Cat hits the ceiling. I tell my dentist he’ll know when I’m feeling it when I make like Sylvester and cling to the ceiling.
Gordon LongBack in those days, I got check-ups regularly enough to find cavities before they got that big. I would request a high speed, light touch, and plenty of coolant water. Worked great. With the modern techniques, I will take the shots because I have a dentist who knows how. There is no such thing as a painless dentist, but he comes as close as any.
whiteheron over 7 years ago
Jumpin’ Jimenez
jgarrott over 7 years ago
Actually, I had an experience that felt about like that in a recent root canal!
tom_wright over 7 years ago
Hear about the Buddhist priest who refused the dentist’s offer of novocaine? Said, “No, thanks, I shall transcend dental medication”.
Banjo Gordy Premium Member over 7 years ago
Back in the 50’s I didn’t like the long needle pushed into a gum. So I tried to do without it. Pain sent my brain through my skull when 3 rpm grinder drill took forever to dig out cavity. Next time paid the $5 extra for novocaine. Now the procedure is rubbing gums with a numbing chemistry before tiny needle is inserted to deaden area for high rpm drill that takes seconds to do the job.
redbaronss over 7 years ago
She had a “Sylvester Moment,” as when Sylvester the Cat hits the ceiling. I tell my dentist he’ll know when I’m feeling it when I make like Sylvester and cling to the ceiling.
Angry Indeed over 7 years ago
When someone is leaving work to go to a dental appointment, I alway wish them farewell by saying " Hope everything comes out ok!"
Otto Knowbetter over 7 years ago
I’ve always suspected the movie “Marathon Man” is shown as a training film in dental school.
katzenbooks45 over 7 years ago
In gynecology, that roof thing is called “the chandelier effect”.
rgcviper over 7 years ago
THAT’LL leave a mark.
SNERK … made me laugh.
hippogriff over 7 years ago
Gordon LongBack in those days, I got check-ups regularly enough to find cavities before they got that big. I would request a high speed, light touch, and plenty of coolant water. Worked great. With the modern techniques, I will take the shots because I have a dentist who knows how. There is no such thing as a painless dentist, but he comes as close as any.