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These Dentists Will Give You a Reason to Smile

GiggleSugar — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 01:00:00 -0700

Brace yourself. They're known for giving very thorough check-ups.

Dentist-in-Training Practices on Big Brother

GiggleSugar — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 03:00:00 -0800

Big brother has a loose tooth that just won't budge. This four-year-old thinks he has the magic touch to ~~yank~~ "finesse" the tooth out of its socket, so they prepare for an emergency tooth extraction- using a little toilet paper and a lot of brotherly love. One, two, aww. . .

The Vibra-Finger

GiggleSugar — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 08:00:00 -0700

At first glance, I thought it was something else. Is it just me, or have we all regressed?

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You're Going To Drill My Teeth While Doing WHAT?!

GiggleSugar — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 16:00:00 -0700

As if going to the dentist wasn't painful enough, the Japanese (of course) have devised a way to make a toothache even more dreadful. Yes folks, there's a new way to get your ~~thrill~~ drill on and it's called "Rally Car Dentistry." Yowza! I don't know who would agree to this, but I know it doesn't make me want to "race off" to the dentist anytime soon. (And I'll tell you what, that pocket floss song is sounding better and better!) Thanks, Gorilla Mask.

The Song Dentists Rock Out To

GiggleSugar — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 16:00:00 -0700

Music videos are getting weirder and weirder, but at least this one has a good message. What's not so good are the cringe worthy close-up shots of people's (gulp) private mouth parts. Overall, the song makes me want to get my floss on while shakin' my bon-bon. That's right-- eat your heart out, Ricky Martin!

Chad Vader After a Visit to the Dentist

GiggleSugar — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 07:00:00 -0800

Internet viral videos are humping like bunnies. David after the dentist has procreated with the Christian Bale freakout, which also swapped DNA with the Bill O'Reilly meltdown. Well, Chad Vader is feeling left out, so naturally, he too has to do the nasty with David goes to the dentist. (My favorite part is when he's told not to "put that in your vent.")

Drugged-Up Dentist Kid in New Heavy Metal Video!

GiggleSugar — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 07:00:00 -0800

Remember the adorable kid recovering from a visit to the dentist? Here he is in his long-awaited (in viral vid time) encore performance! Rock on, little guy. You have the heavy metal scream and sophomoric philosophical questioning down pat. Now all we need to do is add some umlauts to your name . . .

The Dentist Has Some Good Drugs!

GiggleSugar — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 11:00:00 -0800

Just ask this kid. First, he questions reality ("Is this real life?"), then he thinks his dad has four eyes, and then his "trip" to the dentist takes a turn for the worst ("Is this going to last forever?"). There are acid casualties watching this right now hoping in vain to find his dealer...

Flashback: Harvey Korman in The Carol Burnett Show

GiggleSugar — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 01:00:00 -0700

Classic funny man Harvey Korman passed away last week, and fuzzles reminded me about a dentist sketch from the awesome Carol Burnett Show. Tim Conway is the obvious comedian here, but Harvey Korman's inability to keep a straight face makes it even funnier. What a great comic duo they were!

Dental Anxiety: You're Not Alone

DearSugar — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 16:00:00 -0700

Who likes going to the dentist? I don't like going whatsoever, and I even asked my dentist if she likes to go and she admitted that it's not always fun, but it is necessary. So we force ourselves to go, but many of us may not like it one bit.

Some people on the other hand have such severe fears and anxieties about going to the dentist, that they won't even go. Here are some common reasons people won't go to the dentist:

Fear of pain.

Fear of needles.
Fear of the Novocaine and going numb.
Fear of NOT going numb - what if the Novocaine doesn't work?
They're worried about what may or may not happen - fear of the unknown.
Fear of the drill and things near their mouth and brain.
The scraping and drilling sound.
Bad past experiences.
They're worried about receiving bad news.
They're embarrassed or ashamed of their teeth and worried the dentist will make fun of them.
Fear of gagging, choking, or throwing up.
Fear of panicking or crying.
The cost. Even with dental insurance, the bill can be excruciatingly high.

If these sound familiar, you're not alone. Many people suffer from dental phobia or dental anxiety so much that they refuse to step foot in an office. This can be detrimental to a person's pearly whites. Want to know how to get over your fears? Then read more

If you are paralyzed by the mere thought of going to the dentist, there are a number of things you can do.

Identify what your specific fears are and try not to dwell on them. Then you and your dentist can figure out ways to deal with them.
Find a caring and compassionate dentist that makes you feel comfortable. Explain all your fears and map out what your perfect dental visit would be like. Get recommendations from friends or co-workers for dentists they like.
Some dentists may recommend that you take anti-anxiety medicine (like Xanax) the night and or a few hours before your visit. It will help you to feel calm and relaxed.
Your dentist may also recommend Nitrous Oxide. It's a gas you inhale that puts you in a state of ultimate relaxation and contentment. Just like with the anti-anxiety meds, this method won't do anything for pain, so if you need to be drilled, you'll still need to get a shot of Novocaine, but you may feel less anxious about it.
Another option is IV Sedation. You basically get anti-anxiety drugs administered into the bloodstream. You'll remain conscious and be able to understand and respond to requests from your dentist, but you may not remember much of what happened while you were in the chair. Time will feel like it passes quickly, almost like you were asleep.
If you are literally crippled by the anxiety, you may be a candidate for General Anesthesia.

Being fearful of dental visits is not at all uncommon, but at some point you will need to face your fears. You can't go through your life not seeing a dentist, and the longer you put it off, the more problems you can have. I hope these ideas help.

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