The Hell O' A' Diseases ...

[KeithD]

.... (the tooth, I mean! )

Yes, it is best to make thing clear on this forum, some people take things the wrong way

[Steve.r]

really

[Doc Alan]

I managed to be seen as a dental emergency first thing this morning, and was provided with high-strength antibiotics ...

Did you ask for an appointment at 2.30 (tooth-hurty...)
But, to take this thread seriously, and with no dentist on the forum (to my knowledge), I have to say that all dentists allowed to practise by the UK General Dental Council are highly professional. They don't enjoy causing pain to their patients in the course of treatment ; indeed, it's highly stressful to them. Modern dental treatment is immeasurably better than even a few years ago, with the emphasis on conservative dentistry and far better pain control. This applies here and in the Philippines.

[Alan]

Did you ask for an appointment at 2.30 (tooth-hurty...)
But, to take this thread seriously, and with no dentist on the forum (to my knowledge), I have to say that all dentists allowed to practise by the UK General Dental Council are highly professional. They don't enjoy causing pain to their patients in the course of treatment ; indeed, it's highly stressful to them. Modern dental treatment is immeasurably better than even a few years ago, with the emphasis on conservative dentistry and far better pain control. This applies here and in the Philippines.

Nope!! Sorry Alan - I'm still 'scared of the dentist!!'

Al.

[Sim11UK]

Did you ask for an appointment at 2.30 (tooth-hurty...)

I was going to say that, but was too embarrassed to go through with it.

I heard Mad Frankie Fraser, was good at dentistry, with a pair of pliers (Krays gang).

Never really suffered with toothache, though wifey seems to occassionally, but wont go to the dentist. I don't like going myself.

My sympathies are with you Arthur.

[Arthur Little]

Did you ask for an appointment at 2.30 (tooth-hurty...)
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... nice one, Alan! With the additional responsibilities inherent in my new, moderatorial duties, it's only now, I'm getting around to reading replies to earlier threads I've contributed.

[Arthur Little]

Never really suffered with toothache

Eh? ... are you SERIOUS? Never? Ooooooooooooh ... thank your lucky stars, my friend! Ouch!

My sympathies are with you Arthur.

, Simon ... MY sympathies were with ME too!!

[mickcant]

Did you ask for an appointment at 2.30 (tooth-hurty...)
But, to take this thread seriously, and with no dentist on the forum (to my knowledge), I have to say that all dentists allowed to practise by the UK General Dental Council are highly professional. They don't enjoy causing pain to their patients in the course of treatment ; indeed, it's highly stressful to them. Modern dental treatment is immeasurably better than even a few years ago, with the emphasis on conservative dentistry and far better pain control. This applies here and in the Philippines.

Hi Doc Alan,
As I said I am one of thoes really scared of going to the dentist, I realise it sounds stupid but I am.

I did used to go regularly to try and avoid pain, but my then dentist went private and I was relived I could not find anouther here on the Isle of Wight.

I have heard od some dentist that will take un people like me, but how do I find one?

If age has anything to do with it I am 66.

Thanks,
Mick.

[KeithD]

Last time I visited the dentist she broke my tooth in half, and drilled into my mouth twice .... after putting in an official complaint I'm just waiting for her to leave before going back

[Doc Alan]

Hi Doc Alan,
As I said I am one of thoes really scared of going to the dentist, I realise it sounds stupid but I am.

I did used to go regularly to try and avoid pain, but my then dentist went private and I was relived I could not find anouther here on the Isle of Wight.



Thanks,
Mick.

Of course nobody likes going to the dentist and my dental colleagues tell me no one ever pretends to have toothache (unlike other malingerers - people who pretend to be ill for various reasons). There is always a reason for toothache!
But it's also true that present day dentists do not enjoy inflicting
pain. So if your dentist does not empathise (understand and share) with you, then change to another! There are insufficient numbers of NHS dentists (they have good reasons for going private, not just related to money, but to their contractual arrangements, but that's another matter). However, the situation varies somewhat depending on where you live ; I also never forget the fact that this forum is for the Philippines as well as UK. So my advice is to ask around wherever you live (word of mouth as Arthur might say ) All dentists (NHS or private) must reach and maintain high standards, and these days that includes empathy with their patients