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15 Thoughts During A Dentist Appointment

I don't floss.

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15 Thoughts During A Dentist Appointment
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When you hear the word "dentist", you cringe. You've been told horror stories of pliers, pulled teeth, and pain since you were a kid. But when you walk into the dentist's office, all preconceived ideas of the dreadful dentist are erased as you immerse yourself in the peaceful serenity of a zen-decor waiting room, laden with fountains and a cheerful receptionist. There's no way that the rumors about the dentist are true, you think to yourself. And yet you remember that you thought that last time, too...

1. Wow, it is peaceful here.

Deceivingly so. It’s like the calm before the storm. when you sit down and they give you a paraffin hand wax and let you watch TV comfortably, don’t be fooled my friends- you’re in the eye of the hurricane.

2. Why are you flossing my teeth with the force and motion of a jackhammer?

Newsflash Dentist, pushing harder isn't going to make up for seven years of not flossing.

3. My mouth must look like Dracula after finishing off a literal bloody Mary...

I never floss.

4. Is it better to admit that I don't floss or should I lie and say I floss twice a day?

Screw it. My gums are gushing blood. The Dentist would never believe me.

5. There is no way I have 16 "possible cavities"

I might not be a regular flosser but I do brush my teeth regularly! I'm not an animal, and this X-ray machine is incorrect. I swear, the dentist is just trying to make money off me. It's all a conspiracy, I'm convinced.

6. Wow, I'm so glad I'm allowed to watch TV though I can neither see nor hear it

7. Please stop talking to me.

I can't respond, obviously...

8. Please stop talking to each other.

I don't care about your personal lives.

9. Please say something!

This silence is so awkward

10. Wow this cleaning is taking awhile...

Oh, I'm getting three fillings today, too? Awesome, had no idea but the more, the merrier.

11. Mouth dam? Damn.

12. Give me gas. Drug me. Please.

13. I thought you said we were almost done.

14. Am I too old to pick out a toy from the treasure box?

I deserve this.

15. I cannot believe I pay for this.

I'd rather let my teeth rot.

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