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How a Routine Dental Exam Led to Hoof & Mouth Disease
I was looking forward to a thorough teeth cleaning, when the dental hygienist caught me off guard. After she prepped me with an oversize bib and goggles; likening the contents of my mouth to a crime scene, she paused to ask me a very inappropriate question:
"Didn't you used to have a serious illness?"
I told her that I still have a serious illness.
Then she said, "Oh, well I remember you lost a lot of weight, but it looks like you gained it all back."
When I explained that I probably lost about 10 pounds and gained five back, she covered by adding that I looked much healthier now.
Thank goodness I floss religiously, or she would've let me know how she really felt.
Needless to say I was not pleased. I wanted to tell her off, but I was too busy rinsing and spitting.
The next day I relayed the story to someone on the dialysis staff.
She thought for a moment before asking, "So you get weighed when you go to the dentist's office?"
Those were pretty weird comments for a teeth cleaning. I always dread mine, but for other reasons.
ReplyDeleteWho tells someone they have gained weight? That's not nice.
ReplyDeleteProfessional chit-chat is not what it used to be.
ReplyDeleteWow. Well, I am speechless, just like when my friend recently told me that her dad (who recently was moved to a memory care unit) said, to her "I hardly recognized you, you gained so much weight."
ReplyDeleteAnd that's why I like to wear headphones when I go to the dentist.
ReplyDeleteYikes! That was just outright rude. I hate going to the dentist.
ReplyDeleteNatalie - Yes, going to the dentist is never fun, but at least I got a blog story out of it! Thanks Natalie!
ReplyDeleteAlex - Her intentions were good, as she thought she was complimenting me. Apparently she was on a strict diet, so maybe she just needed to eat something. Thanks for hosting another wonderful IWSG, Alex!
Debra - You hit the nail right on the head! Thanks Debra!
Julie
Rhonda - Oh no! Your friend must’ve been beside herself. Hopefully, she cut her dad a little slack given his condition. Thanks Rhonda!
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Connie - At first I thought it was quite rude too, but I also found the humor in it. There was some satisfaction in sitting back quietly while she tried to take her foot out of her mouth. Thanks Connie!
Julie
OMG, glad I don't go to your dentist. I'd ask for a different hygienist.
ReplyDeleteDiane - Something tells me she won’t make that mistake again. Now if my teeth start falling out that”s a different story! Thanks Diane!
ReplyDeleteJulie
Yikes! Going to the dentist is usually awkward, but that sounds particularly so.
ReplyDeleteNick - Funny, I ran into an old friend today who told me that I looked like I lost weight, so things have a way of evening out. Though my teeth cleaning was awkward, exams where I have to change into a gown top the list. Thanks Nick!
ReplyDeleteJulie.
She stepped way out of place. Unless she felt there was a serious issue with your teeth, then she should have found something else to talk about.
ReplyDeleteSusan - True, but I still thought it was a funny story. Thanks Susan!
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