Dentistry Painess ?

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Dentistry Painless?

Who has never heard the stories of the butcher dentist that rips out teeth with pliers, shoving needles through people’s cheeks, and even pulling out all the teeth to make room for a set of dentures. I heard of these stories and even experienced the pain, bleeding, and fear first hand. I was 12 years old when I went to the dentist for the first time. I will not mention the person’s name, but let me tell you, what I saw made me weak in the knees. I was in the dental chair and a young person was running down the hall; nothing too unusual until I saw the blood flying from his mouth. The screaming came next, from me. I was covered in sweat and my mother had to calm me down. Yep, I remember the dentist quite well, and the fear was still staying with me until….

I was recommended to visit the dental students’ clinic at the University of Alberta. OH OH! Students!!! Let it be known, it was with extreme trepidation that I set up the initial appointment. As I rode the elevator to the third floor where the dental clinic was, I was starting to get a rising uneasiness. The elevator was very old (maybe 500 years) and made a lot of noise. The whole area had a hint of the recognizable odor of medication and sterility. Sweat was starting to bead on my forehead. My, oh my! What was I doing?

With the elevator doors opening up, I was ready to call it quits. Enough is enough. Dentists scare me. Then off to my left side I heard, “Hello...over here... we can help,” in the most pleasant tone. As I approached the counter I was greeted by a bevy of wonderful people, all going about their duties, but still saying “hello.” Now this is nice. After filling out some forms, I was told that a young student would be coming over to collect me for my initial examination. STUDENT!!!! Good God, no! RUN man, RUN! My entire being was telling me to leave, and fast.  But we all know the adage “God hates a Coward.” Staying true to that saying, I held my emotional ground, and with pent up courage, waited until my meeting with the STUDENT DENTIST.

A young lady approached and called out my name. I arose, like a man going to the gallows, but I held the running temptation within. She directed me to the DENTAL CHAIR and asked me to sit down and relax. I inquired as to her marks, her year of schooling and how she felt about being a promising dentist. You know, I have to check out the credentials. After all, I will be opening my mouth to a perfect stranger. Putting all my fears aside was accomplished with all the tactfulness of a priest, the tone of a friend, and the confidence of an expert. I was starting to feel calmer.

We went through a thorough examination of my dental condition, after which we went for the preliminary x-rays.  Throughout this time I was feeling more and more relaxed, as this student displayed a professional demeanor towards me and her colleagues.  The instructors verified her examination and agreed to the proposed dental plan. We arranged the next appointment to start the treatment of cavity repair, tooth recovery, and bridge work. Oh boy! What am I getting into?

My next visit was sooner than I expected, but I showed up. I was greeted once again with a unified “hello” and my student came to get me. Let me inform you of what transpired. Not once did I feel the needle, nor experience any pain. The instructors even commented that my STUDENT DENTIST created another “Masterpiece,” high praise for a competent professional.  The costs of the procedure in total would not cause me any hardship, the care given to me was WONDERFUL, and I would recommend this facility to anyone.

So open up your mouths to a STUDENT DENTIST and relax in the knowledge that they are well trained and supervised. The respect they give to the patients, the gentleness with which they perform, all made me feel that my past would never haunt me again.

In summary:  Best Dental Care Ever