Saturday, January 10, 2009

Dear Cr-Abby from Dentally Distressed in Milwaukee


DEAR CR-ABBY:
How does one convey a message to one's dentist and his assistants that you would prefer they not discuss personal matters with each other while working on me?
I recognize that they may be so well-trained that they can converse and do these procedures at the same time. But talking over the patient gives the impression that they aren't fully concentrating on the business at hand.
Sitting in the dentist's chair with your mouth propped wide open, it's impossible to say a word. How can this be conveyed in a respectful way?

-- DENTALLY DISTRESSED IN MILWAUKEE

Dear Gumming Gossip in Green Bay,

I think you should let this one go and deal with it. Are you really asking to have total quiet so you can hear/concentrate on the drill sounds and other noises that emanate from these procedures. I for one which they'd project movies on the ceiling or crank up the stereo so I can pretend that their isnt somebody cramping sharp steely cold instruments in my mouth.
However, if you are looking for a serious, no nonsense oral surgeon I know a guy Dr. Szell last seen somewhere in NYC (see above)...

Cr-Abby

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