For them as care about the dentist saga

[neadods]

I've collected recs from all my friends, but I went with the rec of someone in the office, who says that his dentist can handle his many health issues. His dentist was also a mile from the class I took last night, putting me in the area. So before I chickened out, I made an appointment.

On the intake form, I wrote down that I am not willing to replace all my old metal fillings, that I am not willing to have my wisdom teeth removed, and that I'm terrified of dentists in general, but want to find one that I can trust. They're going paperless, so when the assistant typed my info in, she showed me where she put TERRIFIED OF DENTISTS in all caps.

Although it was strongly suggested I ask the old dentist to send my x-rays to the new dentist, I'm willing to take another zap so that I can get a professional second opinion on the work that was done.

My initial assessment appointment is Monday. I should get out in plenty of time to make it to the Watson's Tin Box meeting. (And unlike when I thought I lost a filling and started this whole train a-rollin', I don't have any issues so bad they have to be taken care of NOW NOW NOW, so I've got time to think and assess the advice I'm given.)

Comments

[jeff-morris.livejournal.com]

I'd be inclined to tell the old dentist to forward your file to the new guy, if for no other reason than the more the new guy knows, the better. But I can see where that would be a rather unpleasant experience.