Go ahead and just shoot me, but I love nitrous oxide. I can't go to the dentist without using it. It's like, strap that thing on my face and turn it up full throttle. Let the cool flowing gas work it's way through my nostrils and into my head. Let my body float. Love that stuff, absolutely love that stuff.
OK so I have issues but don't blame me, I grew up in the Navy and the military dentist weren't exactly skilled when it came to young children. There was no treasure box, cute painted walls, or friendly smocks that the hygienist wore. Did they even have a pretty dental hygienist with a perfect grin and a soft voice? No I don't think so. It was more of a cattle call. Neeeexxt, then we would walk into a sterile room, with our legs shaking and our hands trembling. I'm also pretty sure they were conservative when it came to the use of Novocaine. Looks like we've used our quota, go ahead and finish up, we've got a full waiting room to get to.
When navy dad retired, the civilian dentist wasn't any better. Dr. Christie had zero tolerance for kids. Then you should have met our orthodontist, a great big German man named Dr. Zek. He would wrap his huge arms around my head like a vice, press it against his side and tighten the wires. His fingers barely fit in my mouth, let alone the tools he used.
What got me thinking about my dentist ordeal, was the other day the horse farrier came out to put new shoes on the horses. The husbands horse has issues with his back feet. Somewhere in his younger days he must of had a bad experience with a rough shoer. I really felt for him as the guy tried to hold his leg still, pull off his old shoes, trim his hoofs and nail new ones on. The poor horse was very agitated.
I stroked his face, not the farriers but the horse, and whispered to him, "I wish I had some nitrous oxide to give you. All your fears and anxiety would just disappear."
Wouldn't that be nice if you could keep a little canister of that stuff in the glove box of your car. Then anytime something distressing arises, like getting pulled over by a cop, you could say, "Just a minute officer while I take a wiff. That's better, now what was it you wanted?"
Just saying...
7 comments:
YOu know, I don't think I've ever had the stuff. Guess I am missing out!
So, I’m not the only one in the family with an aversion to dentists? Good to know! I had a small surface cavity that needed to be filled. Our good friend and dentist said that it would be a 15 minute affair. (He uses the laser) Well, he didn’t know who he was dealing with! Ha! That 15 minutes turned into an hour. He was very patient with me, but I think I totally stressed him out! Maybe I should start requesting nitrous oxide!
I love it too!!!!!! It's the best stuff ever invented. I've had it several times. It's better than an epidural during child birth lol.
Navy dentists haven't changed much lol. I love the Navy but hate Tricare lol.
I'll take two canisters
Loved this analolgy, I am sure the ferrier wouldn't mind if you put a mask on the horse either. One of my sons is a ferrier and I think he would like the idea too.
The dentist is always good blogger fodder. You have taken it to a new level here.
You can carry it around.... it's called Valium!
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