Things you should not do.

[janedoe]

Do not ask your dental hygienist to put a rush job on your cleaning. I don't care what the emergency is. Just cancel instead. Holy cow but my tooth hurts now and it didn't when I went in. I hope she just stabbed me. And on top of all that, the contractor didn't show up after all.

[smartrock]

How aggravating about the contractor! I had one overly enthusiastic hygienist before the one who currently does my teeth. I'd walk out with the most tender mouth from her digging around. I usually felt better the next day but I had to ask her to ease up some. She is now teaching other hygienists- watch out!

[bett]

ugh

[doubledip1]

I can't go to the dentist without being doped up on Valium. I have to get so sedated, I can't drive the day before or after... I also can't get Novacaine because I'll have panic attacks that I can't feel my mouth.

I use Pronamel and avoid the dentist as much as possible.

[Bamps]

You don't understand that contractors are very busy. You need to realize that you're just the one PAYING, you don't get a vote on getting anything, anyway you may want!!

[SunDance]

If she was your regular hygienist and she's normally got a good touch, consider it your "fault" and don't do that again.

If she was new, she may just be too rough. Bob fired a new hygienist many years ago because she was just too rough....got a lot of complaints from patients.

[POPTOP]

Years ago had a hygienist who was so rough my gums were sore for days. Never went there again. Told the dentist and he did not think it was such a big deal. Well, I did.