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Ahhhhhh!!! *runs away screaming* lol

Its a reallly good graphic but it IS scary! I love my dentist but I hate going! I don't think that picture would be good for anyone that is AFRAID of going to the dentist.
 

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There goes MY six-month checkup!

Something featuring a cross, a wooden stake and a hammer would reflect how I feel about dentists.
 

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That pic os kind of scary. If I don't fear dentists before I do now
 

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Eek. I havent gone to the dentist for 7 years now. Everytime I make an appointment, I end up not going because I hate, hate, hate going. I dislike the smell of the dentist office, and I dislike the way the hygentists speak to me like I am a little kid.


And, I am being honest here: I'd rather GET a pap smear than a dental check .... Come on, girls, join me on this one!
 

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Originally Posted by katl8e

There goes MY six-month checkup!

Something featuring a cross, a wooden stake and a hammer would reflect how I feel about dentists.
I feel the same way... I am terrified of dentists! I remember when I was little the dentist
I would go to wouldn't use novacane!!
So ever since the dentist has been one of my biggest fears.

I am getting somewhat better with it since I do dentals on cats and dogs at work but even the sound of the drill still gives me goosebumps all over!

I recently had to get a wisdom tooth removed. OUCH!! It was in there so tight that the assistant actually had to hold me down while the dr. got traction on the chair and yanked it out! And now I have to get the other 3 removed...


So I would like to see this website when it is finished.. hopefully it can help.
 

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Well after reading everyone's comments, and me having the doctor/dentist phobia that I do, I think I'll pass on even looking at it........
 

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Originally Posted by kittylover4ever

Well after reading everyone's comments, and me having the doctor/dentist phobia that I do, I think I'll pass on even looking at it........
I looked. It reminded me of a horror movie poster.

I'm nervous about the dentist but go every 6 months - an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure! If you go for your regular cleanings then they can stop problems before they start or get really out of hand.

I think it's also important to interview a few dentists before deciding on one. Talk to them about your concerns and pick the one who's answers and reactions you think were best. I love the fact that my dentist always puts his hand on my shoulder before he starts anything. Somehow that's very calming for me - even though he's just taking a look after the hygenist has done her thing.
 

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Originally Posted by hissy

I've been working on a website for people who fear dentists - the website is not active yet- but this is one logo that has been submitted for the website- and I would appreciate comments-


http://www.imguploads.com/?img=dentistheader1_kopi.jpg
Oh Hissy, thankyou thankyou thankyou thankyou!! I've not seen the logo yet (it's still loading) but I think your site is a fabulous idea! I'm petrified of the dentist, but I need to have my top two wisdom teeth taken out - lemme know when it's up and running and I'll be one of your first visitors!
 

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Sorry MaryAnn it frightened me too. It reminded me of that film with Dustin Hoffman & Laurence Olivier (?) where there's an evil Nazi dentist.

How about a dentist in a ridiculous position, i.e. with his zipper open, or standing on his head? You could laugh at that. I have to say though, that being a member of the 'Terrified of going to the dentist' Club it would have to be good to make me feel better about going!

Sue
 

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Originally Posted by annabelle33

I think it's good work but that if someone scared of the dentist is coming there it might just be too much. I'm not scared of dentists and it freaked me out a little.
gotta agree w/everyone else - one scary graphic! & i don't mind going to the dentist... i mind PAYING for the dentist! if it was as low as my doctor's co-pay, i'd go a lot more often!
 

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It reminds me of Jack Nicholson's scene in the original "Little Shop of Horrors". THAT is enough to turn anyone off of dentists!
 

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Emma's Friend said:
I looked. It reminded me of a horror movie poster.QUOTE]

hahah thats so true!!

"You can run but you can't hide. Coming this spring to a theater near you.... THE DENTIST!"

hehehe
 

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"maybe a smiling patient and a dentist facing each other with a handshake or something to suggest a truce?"
No way! No truce! (hee-hee) With last year's dental adventure still fresh in my mind, the heading is ok. Maybe throw in a picture of a dentist in his BMW. Or a stack of 100.00 bills. Or a person trying to spit when their entire upper lip area is full of Novocaine!! Ugh! The stories I could tell would make you shudder.
Brush often!
 

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Originally Posted by Emma's Friend

I looked. It reminded me of a horror movie poster.
That's the first thing that came into my mind -- horror movie. There actually is a horror movie called "The Dentist." I've seen the video at Blockbuster. Ugh!! WHO on EARTH would rent that?!!! I guess somebody does because there's even a "Dentist 2!" Yeesh.
 

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Originally Posted by Tigger

Eek. I havent gone to the dentist for 7 years now. Everytime I make an appointment, I end up not going because I hate, hate, hate going. I dislike the smell of the dentist office, and I dislike the way the hygentists speak to me like I am a little kid.


And, I am being honest here: I'd rather GET a pap smear than a dental check .... Come on, girls, join me on this one!
This is going to come back & bite you in the a$$, no pun intended!
I agree with the pap-smear thing, because I neglected my teeth, too. And after an ongoing process that took almost a year, & almost 2000.00 of my hard earned money, I'll tell ya, you'll end up there more & more if you don't take care of it now. And the older you get, the worse it is.
So enjoy your ice-cream & corn n the cob now. While you can.
 
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