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So, today I was off to the dentist for a second time.

I did quite a lot of research before choosing this dentist, he is probably at the top end of dentists. It is a small practice, just the dentist, 2 hygienists and a receptionist. He doesn't do 'one off' treatments, he made this very clear before treating me. He has worked out a whole treatment plan for the next two years. He also allows payments in advance, so the bill doesn't come as such a shock

He isn't cheap, but I feel ...not totally relaxed, but certainly I don't mind going, and I don't mind paying extra for that peace of mind.

I have another appt in February, to replace two aging fillings, I can see one is crumbling, the difference between the x-ray taken today, and the one 4 months ago, is clear to see.

And in June next year I will get a crown put on the tooth that got the root canal, normally that would have gone on today, but I have to wait 12 months before my health insurance will cover 40% of the cost,.

Then there will be a bridge to replace 2 missing teeth, which may entail the removal of a front tooth, that has drifted sideways into the gap, but thankfully, that is a long way from now.

I have the dentist on Friday. I'm not a fan of dentists in general but mine is quite calming.

Deb

My dentist treatments will stretch over a long period, too. Which reminds me that there is still a bill to pay.

I need to find a new dentist. I went right off mine after he made lots of comments about aspects of my life that have nothing whatsoever to do with my teeth.

I need to find a dentist too.

And when you find one, what are you going to do with that pitchfork?

Depends on what he/she wants to do to me. I haven't been for a while.

Everyone is rushing to get to the dentist before the end of the year (in Germany, you pay less premiums if you go at least once a year and get a stamp in your booklet to prove it)

My husband and I discovered by chance that he has an appointment on Monday at 9 am, and I have an appointment on the same day at 8 am. There'll be a fight over who gets to go by car and who has to go by bike, I expect. We're both having fillings done, so we may both need anaesthetics, too. Perhaps I'll fork out for a taxi.