Both with who you trust and with people that trust you.
I went to the dentist last week, he said I needed all my wisdom teeth out and it would cost over £800. I said it would take me some time to get my hands on the money (wondering exactly how to ask dad if I could borrow it 😉 ). This meant that I didn’t book or sign up for anything. I’m damn glad I did too, because it gave me time to think. I’d been too trusting, I don’t need my wisdom teeth out!
Sure things are a bit cramped in my mouth, but it’s not causing my any problems! The only reason I went to the dentist was because it’d been over five years and I was worried about some repeatedly sore gums (I have no idea what gum disease it like). This dentist hadn’t even picked up on anything gum related, and I’m not sure he even checked.
I’m going to get me a new dentist, hopefully they’ll gain my trust. It’ll be hard for them ‘cos I’ll be on edge, not willing to trust too easily again.
Giving yourself time to think about these kind of important things is an essential skill that is very hard to remember in the heat of the moment. It’s something I definately need to work at.
randomtask 
Oh Rob, you know how I am about dental stuff… very weird… but listen, I totally would not go back to the dentist if he didn’t mention flossing – sore gums tend to indicate gingivitis which is caused, not from poor brushing techniques, but rather building up of “gunk” in the gums. Flossing is important everyone! So when you find a dentist that will mention flossing and the importance of mouth rinse with fluoride – you will know you have found a good DDS.
Flossing always cuts my gums to shreds. I swear they tell you to do that so you GET an infection, then go back and give them money.
No flossing, no dental work after 26 years.
It’s the milk I tells ya!
Blimey thats insane!! I had one of my wisdom teeth taken out and it only cost me £12.50
P.S Get yourself with a Dentist that’s taking on NHS patients still 😉 Mucho cheap!
Either that or you can tie a string round the offending tooth and tie the other end to a door handle and get someone to slam it for you.
Trust me, it works, I saw it on TV.
You may find this link useful:
http://www.nhs.uk/England/Dentists/Default.aspx