Who here has a crown?

[Norman Stansfield]

Just got back.

Wasn't as bad as I thought, although there was enough grinding to last me a long time. This temporary thing I have in right now feels weird as hell, and my face is still numb, which I hate.

Good news is my insurance will cover all but $170 of the roughly $1,000 bill, or so I was told by the helpful woman up front.

I also got a scalp massage afterward from my ex-girlfriend, who just so happens to work there.

 

[User 4755]

I crown thee the queen.

 

[Steak Snabler]

I also got a scalp massage afterward from my ex-girlfriend

For your sake, I hope at least part of that phrase is a euphemism ...

 

[Norman Stansfield]

I also got a scalp massage afterward from my ex-girlfriend

For your sake, I hope at least part of that phrase is a euphemism ...

Nope. She stopped in the room, sat down toward the end of the procedure and rubbed my head for a little bit. I thought it was a nice thing for the ****ing ***** to do.

 

[Cadet]

I agree with whoever called the dentist's office an auto shop.

Went without dental insurance for a long time, so I didn't go to the dentist. When I finally went, the found a cavity on a molar (first appointment). But they couldn't just drill and fill, they decided I needed a crown (second appointment). But when they got in to do the work, they decided I needed a root canal and sent me to a specialist (third appointment) who took two tries to get it done (fourth appointment). When I went back for the crown (fifth appointment), they said my jaw bone needed surgery and sent me to a third specialist (sixth appointment) who only did a consultation before the actual jaw-bone-filing surgery (seventh appointment). Then when I finally went back for the crown (eighth appointment), they broke it while getting it in (ninth appointment).

My insurance only covered the first teeth cleaning (not the root canal, surgery or crown) because I had been on it for less than a year. I owed in the neighborhood of $6,000. I also have horrible luck with anything related to the medical profession (I had Lasik surgery that failed) so I might be unique.

 

[Norman Stansfield]

I agree with whoever called the dentist's office an auto shop.

Went without dental insurance for a long time, so I didn't go to the dentist. When I finally went, the found a cavity on a molar (first appointment). But they couldn't just drill and fill, they decided I needed a crown (second appointment). But when they got in to do the work, they decided I needed a root canal and sent me to a specialist (third appointment) who took two tries to get it done (fourth appointment). When I went back for the crown (fifth appointment), they said my jaw bone needed surgery and sent me to a third specialist (sixth appointment) who only did a consultation before the actual jaw-bone-filing surgery (seventh appointment). Then when I finally went back for the crown (eighth appointment), they broke it while getting it in (ninth appointment).

My insurance only covered the first teeth cleaning (not the root canal, surgery or crown) because I had been on it for less than a year. I owed in the neighborhood of $6,000. I also have horrible luck with anything related to the medical profession (I had Lasik surgery that failed) so I might be unique.

So, Cadet, how is your mouth doing these days after all that work? Did you get a warranty?

Oh, BTW, the anesthetic is starting to wear off and my tooth is beginning to pulse and ache. Not a good start to the evening...

 

[JayFarrar]

I was at the dentist yesterday. Got my teeth cleaned, a swag bag of dental products and an attractive hygentist had her boobs planted against my chin or shoulder for the larger part of an hour.
I look forward to six months from now.
But just fillings here, not crown work.

 

[Norman Stansfield]

I was at the dentist yesterday. Got my teeth cleaned, a swag bag of dental products and an attractive hygentist had her boobs planted against my chin or shoulder for the larger part of an hour.
I look forward to six months from now.
But just fillings here, not crown work.

That's exactly how I met my ex. And why I went in for cleanings every three months instead of every six.

 

[spup1122]

You're such a man *****, Norm.

 

[JayFarrar]

That's exactly how I met my ex. And why I went in for cleanings every three months instead of every six.

I applaud you. In this case, I was going to tell my dentist, whom I know, that I think his Wednesday hygentist is hot. And I usually get a bill for like five bucks since my insurance is capped on how much they pay for a cleaning, and the cleaning cost is just a little more than the allowed, [stalker mode] I'll be sure to go in and pay the difference on a Wednesday.[/stalker mode]

 

[Norman Stansfield]

That's exactly how I met my ex. And why I went in for cleanings every three months instead of every six.

I applaud you. In this case, I was going to tell my dentist, whom I know, that I think his Wednesday hygentist is hot. And I usually get a bill for like five bucks since my insurance is capped on how much they pay for a cleaning, and the cleaning cost is just a little more than the allowed, [stalker mode] I'll be sure to go in and pay the difference on a Wednesday.[/stalker mode]

Make sure to listen to cues from her regarding her personal life -- that's how I found out she had broken up with her previous boyfriend, and how I got in there (get your mind out of the gutter, people). Ours was a great relationship, while it lasted.

Once we got through the awkwardness of bumping into each other every few months in the office after we broke up, it was cool.

And shut up, spupdian. We already know I'm a man *****.

 

[JayFarrar]

My best clue was when she asked me if I was married or had kids and I said no. Then I asked her the same, and she said no as well.
Then I got boobs to the chin.

 

[Ace]

My dentist is too religious and hires all these chipper, straight-laced, eager young hygenists.

Trick must be to find a boozing, randy dentist.

 

[writing irish]

Surely there's a professional association specifically for boozing, randy dentists that could provide referrals.

 

[old_tony]

You might want to try making an appointment with Tim Whatley. He even has Penthouse magazines in the waiting room.

 

[Chi City 81]

You might want to try making an appointment with Tim Whatley. He even has Penthouse magazines in the waiting room.

I'm an anti-dentite. **** Whatley.

 

[Ace]

Surely there's a professional association specifically for boozing, randy dentists that could provide referrals.

Excellent idea, sir.

 

[BYH]

My best clue was when she asked me if I was married or had kids and I said no. Then I asked her the same, and she said no as well.
Then I got boobs to the chin.

This thread has serious potential.

 

[imjustagirl2]

I have a crown...but I call it a tiara.

 

[Chi City 81]

I think I would pay cash money to see IJAG in a tiara (fully clothed, you horndogs!), or curtsy, for that matter.