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30 October 2007, 02:02 PM
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I had my first one last year at 31 - not as a result of disease or decay but simple mechanical wear and tear. No drilling required, thankfully.
30 October 2007, 02:06 PM
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31 next April and none for me. Did have one as a kid but lost that when the tooth fell out (milk tooth not from fighting etc 
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I normally go every 2 years for a checkup. Amazes me how many people go around with manky teeth and wonder why they have loads of problems. My teeth are a bit wonky but at least the ******* are clean. In fact last checkup they told me I overclean as gums have receded a bit. ffs can never win can you lol.
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).I normally go every 2 years for a checkup. Amazes me how many people go around with manky teeth and wonder why they have loads of problems. My teeth are a bit wonky but at least the ******* are clean. In fact last checkup they told me I overclean as gums have receded a bit. ffs can never win can you lol.
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30 October 2007, 02:18 PM
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Just finished a course of treatment today - replacement of old worn out fillings. I have a mouthful of amalgam, but it all dates back 40+ years to when I was a kid and ate too many sweet things!
I haven't had a new filling since then.
And why are people so terrified of going to the dentist? It doesn't hurt! My memories of the dentist as a kid were of a lot of pain - no anaesthetic used then
I haven't had a new filling since then.
And why are people so terrified of going to the dentist? It doesn't hurt! My memories of the dentist as a kid were of a lot of pain - no anaesthetic used then
30 October 2007, 02:20 PM
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In my case, it was uncomfortable, but not painful as such. There was no drilling needed and no jabs, which is just as well because I'm terrible with needles. The dentist has to roughen the surface a little (with what I can only describe as an air-powered Dremel), and it's frightening to think 'if he overdoes it, then this is going to *really* hurt' - but that's all.
It was much less traumatic than the last time I had my teeth cleaned by the hygienist - I came away looking like Dracula after a night on the town...
It was much less traumatic than the last time I had my teeth cleaned by the hygienist - I came away looking like Dracula after a night on the town...
30 October 2007, 02:20 PM
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Hospital - Next Tuesday 1.30pm
4 wisdom teeth out, 2 of which are impacted, so it's general anaesthetic as they cut the lower jaw bone away to release the teeth
Only small consolation will be the time of work and the fact that it's BUPA
4 wisdom teeth out, 2 of which are impacted, so it's general anaesthetic as they cut the lower jaw bone away to release the teeth
Only small consolation will be the time of work and the fact that it's BUPA
30 October 2007, 02:22 PM
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Ooh, nasty Hope it goes OK.
I have the same, but thankfully they're not yet giving enough trouble to warrant having the op. It's not something I think I'd cope well with
Hope it goes OK.I have the same, but thankfully they're not yet giving enough trouble to warrant having the op. It's not something I think I'd cope well with
30 October 2007, 02:24 PM
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I have the same, but thankfully they're not yet giving enough trouble to warrant having the op. It's not something I think I'd cope well with
30 October 2007, 02:32 PM
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Thats actually a damn good description
They do about 250k rpm with a variety of bits inc diamond tipped drills.Not too sure how much torque the have though, never been brave enough to try and find out.
30 October 2007, 03:20 PM
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