Comments on: Advil as an Appetite Suppressant

By: She Likes Purple

She Likes Purple — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 16:06:49 +0000

I have DEEP slightly irrational fears of the dentist. But I must suck it up and go soon. It’s been an embarrassingly long time.

I hope you’re doing okay.

By: hotfessional

hotfessional — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 00:33:05 +0000

Sweetie, see if they’ll give you gas first. Either that, or get someone to drive you and do a SHOT or two first.

By: Katie

Katie — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 21:37:06 +0000

Aww, I feel so bad for you. I had a root canal several years ago and I don’t even remember the novocaine shot but I do remember the dumb ass dentist knocking on my tooth with a rubber hammer asking, “Is this the one?” Twice, he did that twice! I think my teeth coming down on his hand and my howl convinced him.
And as for not being able to write about what you really want to write about, oh, man, do I hear ya. Hang in there, hon!

By: Lela

Lela — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 21:12:34 +0000

Tell the assistant to talk to keep you entertained. As a Dental Assistant myself, I can tell you that Root Canal’s are boring as hell and he/she will be looking for something to keep them awake.

By: Christina

Christina — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 19:51:52 +0000

First of all – we were friends 10 years ago and still are…thank GOD we’ve been alcoholics together for so long:)

Second of all – tell your dentist you are WAY APPREHENSIVE about the procedure and you need an Rx for a valium so you can take 1 (or 12) before the procedure. That’s what your fello alcoholic does anyway;)

By: Julie C

Julie C — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 17:15:33 +0000

Aw, man… Sorry to hear this! Hope you are feeling better soon and the dentist works some magic on Thursday.

If it makes you feel any better, I’ve been taking days off work lately to write 15-page papers, and things of that nature… Perfect way to spend a day away from the job. Arrrrrrrgh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By: carrie

carrie — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 16:41:50 +0000

Oh man, that totally sucks. I’m sorry you have to go through that. I hope this doesn’t mean that you are going to miss the cookie party. It won’t be the same w/out you! Plus Jen L. rsvp’d that she is going to come!

By: Mary

Mary — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 16:23:37 +0000

I’m sorry you have to get a root canal. I had to do that a year ago and it sucked. But it didn’t really hurt and I got to watch a DVD while he did it. What hurt the most was the price (i didn’t have dental insurance at the time) One word of advice: no matter what, do not look at the tools he uses! Trust me!!

By: Lori

Lori — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 15:50:58 +0000

I’m sorry you have to have a root canal. I’m not a dentist fan either, so I will be thinking of you on Thurs and sending good thoughts your way.

By: alyndabear

alyndabear — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 07:21:55 +0000

As a terrified wimp, I know the dread that comes with visiting the dentist – but I’m sure the technology has changed since the last root canal. I’ll be thinking you, though.

(And if you need to vent about the first two things, am only an email away!)