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today i went to the dentist.
i've had quite a difficult time finding a dentist. this is my third one since moving to dc. part of my fear of committment is simply changes in insurance, because i've had three jobs here. but, mostly, they've all been sketchy.
it is funny, the things you take for granted when you are a child. i went to dr. okamoto most of my life, and on into college. in college i was blessed (the wonders of retrospection) with good hygenists through the uc medical center. but upon arrival in a new town, it's a toss up.
the dentist i visited prior to today was a total schmuck (not being jewish, i'm not sure if i spelled that right). first of all, his office was in the ground floor of this posh apartment building, which i thought was a little odd anyway. it was one of those places that i knew old, rich maids dwelled in nw dc. anyway, i figured it couldn't be that bad because it was in such a nice location and was close to my office at the time. after a lengthy wait in the tiny room with no windows, i was taken in back to this dank, old white room. the chair had this flat-screen monitor attached to it, which i thought was very cool...until they started showing these images of mouths with rotten teeth. eww. the cleaning was ok, if not impersonal. it was a little odd, though, because it was all done with water, no scraping. again, i thought that it was cool as they explained it to me, until i noticed blood oozing from my mouth. weird, but i healed. as i was about to leave the dentist came in, searched my mouth for no more than three seconds and pronouced that i had receeding gums. he told me about this special mouthwash that would "prevent additional receeding", though not cure. i was concerned as i have hardly ever had any problems with my teeth (oral hygine is of the utmost importance to my family), so i took the bottle. as i am checking out, i am asked to pay $39 for the bottle of mouthwash that was not covered by my insurance. unfortunately for them, i noticed, while i sat in the small room again for 15 minutes before 'checking out', that everyone else that was leaving the office had the very same bag and bottle of mouthwash. hmmm....needless to say, i declined my bottle and bought some listerine instead.
which brings us to today. the diagnosis from this dentist is that yes, i was indeed to be suckered if not for my keen urban skills. my gums are fine and i passed the exam with flying colors. the best part is - i got lots of free crap! brushes, floss, new toothpaste - even one of those new spinning brushes! i can't wait to use it.... |
| posted by Paige @ 11:12 AM |
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