they took all four wisdom teeth away

[threeplusfire]

So I went back to the evil dentist, which was a huge mistake. They expected me to take the valium, get a shot in the jaw and then let him pull out my teeth while I was wide awake. Instead I shook so hard I rattled the chair, and once again I burst into tears. Sobbing, I kept telling them that the valium wasn't working, that I was hurting and I was frightened. The dentist finally got angry with me, and yelled that since I couldn't be calm there was nothing he could do for me. The guy made me feel stupid and horrible, and I was sobbing so hard I couldn't breathe.

The receptionist at the front desk referred me to an oral surgeon down off Medical Parkway. Thank god for that. The people there were so much nicer, and genuinely seemed sympathetic to my fears. They calmed me down, got new xrays and offered to take out all the wisdom teeth at once while I had an IV sedation. The dentist/surgeon was a younger fellow who plays polo and owns a horse. He explained things without being gruesome, and was very friendly. Plus, they had great music playing in the room for me. I fell asleep after an Evanesence song, I think. The guy truly went out of his way to put me at ease, and I'm so grateful. When I return for my followup visit, I think I will bring them a pie or something in thanks.

They let Alan sit with me as they put in the IV and the heart monitor. I barely remember passing out, and I only woke up when they helped load me into my car. Alan picked up my darvocet and we're home now. My hand is sore from the IV but that's okay. Taking pills is hard when your mouth is full of bloody gauze. Ick.

I can't really speak clearly, so don't call til tomorrow. Send me an email instead.

Comments

[alainn-sorcha.livejournal.com]

You should report that fucking dentist to the ADA. What a bastard. I hope one day he's scared and in pain and receives no sympathy or compassion and gets yelled out and made to feel stupid and crazy. And then I hope an anvil falls on his fat head. ><

I'm glad they got you to a good oral surgeon and that the wisdom tooth extraction went well. Enjoy your darvoset and use this opportunity to eat lots of ice cream (I lived on chocolate banana milkshakes for two days...mmmmm) and let Alan pamper you.

*hugs*

[tsarina.livejournal.com]

I am seriously contemplating a nasty letter.

Alan made me a coffee vanilla smoothie that was so good. Like a frozen latte. It even had foufy milk on top. :D

[rubylou.livejournal.com]

Ouch!

I've been there, and I do hope you feel better as soon as possible. Popcicles and Fudgcicles are your friends.

[malaka.livejournal.com]

oh my god, I'm so sorry.. what an asshole. I cannot believe it. Glad you found someone better.. hang in there, it'll only get better from here.

Dentists can be such arrogant fuckwits

[feckalyn.livejournal.com]

Take care of yourself!

[rm.livejournal.com]

Good for you. And you should file a complaint about that dentist with the governing board -- while patients need to cooperate in their care, berating them for being fearful isn't a way to make that happen.

[dragonflychey.livejournal.com]

Jeeze, what a jerk that first dentist is. Take comfort that all your friends are sending him 'go to hell and die' vibes.

And they're gone now! You made it! Whew!

[feu-de-fripe.livejournal.com]

you should definitely report that asshole dentist and i am happy you found such a nice one.
that is what a dentist should be like
mine says there is no such thing as a wuss in a dentist chair
he says he has a patient that is 6'4 and has to hold the assistant's hand when he gets a shot.

also i hope this dentist told you not to drink out of straws etc. to avoid dry sockets. and keep taking your pills because if you stop it will be the worst pain ever. if they make you dizzy or sick cut the pill in half. and you can always crush it and take it in juice.
ok enough of being the mom
tell alan to take care of you and stay in bed!! :)

[tinywarrior.livejournal.com]

Zoinks! I thought you were going to an oral surgeon to start with. Second, when you're feeling better, I think you should write a letter of complaint to whatever licensing board oversees dentists. That always is such a black mark and it would be a good way to make sure the prick gets a bit of what he deserves.

[ladypeculiar.livejournal.com]

Oy VEY . . . how awful. Glad the oral surgeon turned out to be cool. Be pro-active with yer vicodin. I'd rent lots of anime, it's much much cooler when you're on the painkillers.

And sick your ninja skills on that jackass once you're well. No one's allowed to do that to the Tsarina!!

[siria.livejournal.com]

Oh god, I'm so glad they referred you to someone less cruel! I hope you'll feel better soon.

Eat as much ice cream as you can, it helps with the swelling!

[nnnslogan.livejournal.com]

What kind of "dentist" thinks valium is a painkiller?!

You should sue "the evil dentist" and get that office put on the news.

[tsarina.livejournal.com]

Paticularily the very small dose of valium I was given... I don't know. I'm writing letters of complaint to the state and the head dentist of the office.