if you have nice teeth

ZombieGeezUs
ZombieGeezUs Posts: 476
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Does your dentist creepily point it out?
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  • ldrosophila
    ldrosophila Posts: 7,512 Member
    i always get kudos on my flossing
  • megabyt23
    megabyt23 Posts: 580 Member
    They always point out that I have really sharp teeth naturally. Does that count?
  • RonnieLodge
    RonnieLodge Posts: 665 Member
    Does your dentist creepily point it out?

    Not really creepily, but they do tell me every time that I have 'perfect' teeth.

    Just like hairdressers who ALWAYS say that my hair is really thick.
  • ZombieGeezUs
    ZombieGeezUs Posts: 476
    They always point out that I have really sharp teeth naturally. Does that count?

    Hmmmm *rubs chin* I'll allow it, Shredder.
  • ZombieGeezUs
    ZombieGeezUs Posts: 476
    i always get kudos on my flossing

    I always slack on my flossing. I am trying to be better about it.
  • NaomiJFoster
    NaomiJFoster Posts: 1,450 Member
    My dentist calls in all the other hygienists to come see my teeth. And she only lets me schedule appointments once a year, not twice a year. I don't find it creepy though.
  • ZombieGeezUs
    ZombieGeezUs Posts: 476
    Does your dentist creepily point it out?

    Not really creepily, but they do tell me every time that I have 'perfect' teeth.

    Just like hairdressers who ALWAYS say that my hair is really thick.

    I wouldn't know what that is like :grumble:
  • chm2616
    chm2616 Posts: 434 Member
    LOL no, but after the compliment he's asked twice if I play volleyball at the Polish Center... I MUST have a tooth twin.

    NICE INCISORS....you ever spike the ball??!?!

    :bigsmile:
  • wheird
    wheird Posts: 7,963 Member
    I dont :(
  • 1_JR_1
    1_JR_1 Posts: 179
    It's not the compliment that bothers me.... it's the fact that he's sitting on my lap during the exam that seems a little odd. :ohwell:
  • ZombieGeezUs
    ZombieGeezUs Posts: 476
    It's not the compliment that bothers me.... it's the fact that he's sitting on my lap during the exam that seems a little odd. :ohwell:

    Lmao
  • Madame_Goldbricker
    Madame_Goldbricker Posts: 1,625 Member
    It's not the compliment that bothers me.... it's the fact that he's sitting on my lap during the exam that seems a little odd. :ohwell:

    :laugh:

    & I'm British so no nice teeth for me :sad:
  • aliencheesecake
    aliencheesecake Posts: 569 Member
    Does your dentist creepily point it out?
    Depends... is he creepy BECAUSE he points it out, or is does he point it out in a creepy way? lol I always take it as a compliment. You got to remember how many freak-nasty mouths they prob see!
  • aliencheesecake
    aliencheesecake Posts: 569 Member
    It's not the compliment that bothers me.... it's the fact that he's sitting on my lap during the exam that seems a little odd. :ohwell:

    There ya go! lol
  • rkeosathit
    rkeosathit Posts: 38
    Not creepily but it does get pointed out. Feels good considering how much money I had to spend
  • Contrarian
    Contrarian Posts: 8,138 Member
    I get a lot of comments on how nice my fillings are.
  • ldrosophila
    ldrosophila Posts: 7,512 Member
    It's not the compliment that bothers me.... it's the fact that he's sitting on my lap during the exam that seems a little odd. :ohwell:

    :laugh:

    & I'm British so no nice teeth for me :sad:

    awe that cant be true...just a random question how does that work in the UK does NHS provide dental care, do you have to purchase your own, or is there dental insurance?

    And OP thanks for reminding me to schedule a dentist appointment.
  • Legs_McGee
    Legs_McGee Posts: 845 Member
    At my last visit my dentist said, "It's always so pretty in here" while looking in my mouth. Which was odd. But I looked and it IS pretty in there.
  • Madame_Goldbricker
    Madame_Goldbricker Posts: 1,625 Member
    It's not the compliment that bothers me.... it's the fact that he's sitting on my lap during the exam that seems a little odd. :ohwell:

    :laugh:

    & I'm British so no nice teeth for me :sad:

    awe that cant be true...just a random question how does that work in the UK does NHS provide dental care, do you have to purchase your own, or is there dental insurance?

    And OP thanks for reminding me to schedule a dentist appointment.

    NHS provides full free treatment for the unemployed.

    Folk who work pay based on a banding charge - so there's a set "top wack" fee for various treatments. (The NHS subsidises the rest of the costs.

    •Band 1 course of treatment – £18.00
    This covers an examination, diagnosis (including X-rays), advice on how to prevent future problems, a scale and polish if needed, and application of fluoride varnish or fissure sealant.
    •Band 2 course of treatment – £49.00
    This covers everything listed in Band 1 above, plus any further treatment such as fillings, root canal work or removal of teeth.
    •Band 3 course of treatment – £214.00
    This covers everything listed in Bands 1 and 2 above, plus crowns, dentures and bridges.

    Kids/students free treatments.
    Cosmetic dentistry is only free for under 19's in full time education.
    There are dental payment plans, but they only cover X amount.
    Loads of private practices though as obviously that's where the dentists make their cash.
  • 722_christina_722
    722_christina_722 Posts: 325
    Everyone says I have nice teeth. My dentist always comments and I'm cool with it, since its his job to know teeth. When I'm at the supermarket and someone says something is when I get creeped out!
  • ZombieGeezUs
    ZombieGeezUs Posts: 476
    Everyone says I have nice teeth. My dentist always comments and I'm cool with it, since its his job to know teeth. When I'm at the supermarket and someone says something is when I get creeped out!

    I can see why the would though!
  • seltzermint555
    seltzermint555 Posts: 10,740 Member
    Yep, I've had that happen from dentists and last year when my husband and I were at the local Christmas parade, a slew of girls from the dental hygiene school at my alma mater actually stopped their parade float and told us to come get our teeth cleaned because we both have nice teeth LOL.

    So anyway, yes I have decently nice teeth. I've never had braces. Two different dentists (one of them also an orthodontist), on three or four different occasions, have lectured me about how I should have worn my retainer after getting my braces off. I told them I never had braces and never had a retainer. Then they say that's really weird because it looks like I've had them, and just have a bit of sliding out of that "correct" positions from not wearing the retainer as directed.
  • tehboxingkitteh
    tehboxingkitteh Posts: 1,574 Member
    Dentists (and doctors) have never been creepy about it, but I get lots of compliments on my teeth.
  • heatherloveslifting
    heatherloveslifting Posts: 1,428 Member
    Yes, but I think my dentist is on a mission to make everyone love dentists. :heart:

    Oh and ETA definitely not creepy because said dentist is smoking hot and charming.
  • Fuaaad1994
    Fuaaad1994 Posts: 2
    Mine compliments my gums..
  • ZombieGeezUs
    ZombieGeezUs Posts: 476
    I get ready for the dentist like I am getting ready for a date. I have to my sure my teeth are immaculate
  • jboccio90
    jboccio90 Posts: 644 Member
    They always double check to make sure i've actually lost all my teeth because my teeth are small... but hey small teeth equals more room for other things, nomesayin?
  • Rosplosion
    Rosplosion Posts: 739 Member
    Its MUCH creepier to be complimented by your Gyno. Believe me.
  • ldrosophila
    ldrosophila Posts: 7,512 Member
    It's not the compliment that bothers me.... it's the fact that he's sitting on my lap during the exam that seems a little odd. :ohwell:

    :laugh:

    & I'm British so no nice teeth for me :sad:

    awe that cant be true...just a random question how does that work in the UK does NHS provide dental care, do you have to purchase your own, or is there dental insurance?

    And OP thanks for reminding me to schedule a dentist appointment.

    NHS provides full free treatment for the unemployed.

    Folk who work pay based on a banding charge - so there's a set "top wack" fee for various treatments. (The NHS subsidises the rest of the costs.

    •Band 1 course of treatment – £18.00
    This covers an examination, diagnosis (including X-rays), advice on how to prevent future problems, a scale and polish if needed, and application of fluoride varnish or fissure sealant.
    •Band 2 course of treatment – £49.00
    This covers everything listed in Band 1 above, plus any further treatment such as fillings, root canal work or removal of teeth.
    •Band 3 course of treatment – £214.00
    This covers everything listed in Bands 1 and 2 above, plus crowns, dentures and bridges.

    Kids/students free treatments.
    Cosmetic dentistry is only free for under 19's in full time education.
    There are dental payment plans, but they only cover X amount.
    Loads of private practices though as obviously that's where the dentists make their cash.

    Thanks for the info have always been curious how that worked in the UK. And I was reading and article that said of people who received dental care UK was ranked very high. US is actually lower.
  • ldrosophila
    ldrosophila Posts: 7,512 Member
    I get ready for the dentist like I am getting ready for a date. I have to my sure my teeth are immaculate

    lol my brother liked to eat oreo cookies before going. He said he was making them work.

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