I'm off to see the dentist.

[Grommet]

It has been about 10 years since I have been to the dentist. Can't wait to hear about how I should have been flossing. Wish me luck.

[teul2]

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhh.
I feel for you son.

[JDgator]

Them gums of yours are gonna feel so swollen and puffy when they are done that you'll need an aspirin ahead of time.

[Chocolate Seal]

asprin my booty!!!! how bout needin some sho nough good stuff

[regishay]

wait till they get that water pick on you, you are going to wish you didnt go in the first place.

[Anatidae]

Can you say periodontal surgery?

Yep, 10 years no flossing = a full gum surgery to the tune of around $6000.

It's real KEWL!! They only put you half asleep......then they cut your gums in several places and peel your gums away from your teeth all the way down past the roots........then they scrape all the tarter, calculus and backy out from under your teeth that's accumulated over 10 years, then cut your gum tissue (they call it the 'flap') so it isn't as deep from your gumline to where the pockets are that will need routine cleaning by a hygenist for the next 40 years........run stitches from one side of your gums, through tha gap in yo teeth and tie it off on the other side, holding both gums in place while the blood glues'em back to yer teeth (what's left of'em), then they pack wax against everything to hold it in place for the next month, while you sip all yo meals through a straw. Then the wax comes-off while your sleeping and you have to go to the emergency room before you choke to death. Then you look in the mirror and yo teeth have grown longer (well that's what it looks like in really bad cases - but actually, it's cause they cut half your gum tissue away so they can get to yo roots to clean'um from now, on.

But don't be too alarmed.......your case might not be this severe. Good luck........

OH, while we're on the subject of health issues......(Just so everyone knows).......I'm going to see my proctologist, next week........then to the opthamologist........then they are 'gonna consult with each other and see if they can do something about my crappy outlook on life. I think I heard one of them call the surgery an opto-rectomy, or something like that.

[Grommet]

Hells yeah everthing is ok. I looked at the chart the last time I was there was 6/22/99. Seven years ago wow. I guess I am lucky but no more of that every 6 months from now on I promise.

[Sambo]

Ouch. Good luck!

[cajun squealer]

Grommet, who did you go see?

[Squealer]

Can you say periodontal surgery?

Yep, 10 years no flossing = a full gum surgery to the tune of around $6000.

It's real KEWL!! They only put you half asleep......then they cut your gums in several places and peel your gums away from your teeth all the way down past the roots........then they scrape all the tarter, calculus and backy out from under your teeth that's accumulated over 10 years, then cut your gum tissue (they call it the 'flap') so it isn't as deep from your gumline to where the pockets are that will need routine cleaning by a hygenist for the next 40 years........run stitches from one side of your gums, through tha gap in yo teeth and tie it off on the other side, holding both gums in place while the blood glues'em back to yer teeth (what's left of'em), then they pack wax against everything to hold it in place for the next month, while you sip all yo meals through a straw. Then the wax comes-off while your sleeping and you have to go to the emergency room before you choke to death. Then you look in the mirror and yo teeth have grown longer (well that's what it looks like in really bad cases - but actually, it's cause they cut half your gum tissue away so they can get to yo roots to clean'um from now, on.

But don't be too alarmed.......your case might not be this severe. Good luck........

OH, while we're on the subject of health issues......(Just so everyone knows).......I'm going to see my proctologist, next week........then to the opthamologist........then they are 'gonna consult with each other and see if they can do something about my crappy outlook on life. I think I heard one of them call the surgery an opto-rectomy, or something like that.

I think I'll just take my chances going every six months!!!

[quack fiend]

No doubt! Even if you hate flossing, like me, just go every six months and they'll do it for you, with the metal pick! Not as bad as it sounds, only takes 15 mins. or so, and much better than the alternative!

[tunica]

OH, while we're on the subject of health issues......(Just so everyone knows).......I'm going to see my proctologist, next week........then to the opthamologist........then they are 'gonna consult with each other and see if they can do something about my crappy outlook on life. I think I heard one of them call the surgery an opto-rectomy, or something like that. [/quote]

wonders if we can get a quanity discount alot of us need that procedure..

[Grommet]

Grommet, who did you go see?

Dr. O'Brien.

[MUD DUK]

Can you say periodontal surgery?

Yep, 10 years no flossing = a full gum surgery to the tune of around $6000.

It's real KEWL!! They only put you half asleep......then they cut your gums in several places and peel your gums away from your teeth all the way down past the roots........then they scrape all the tarter, calculus and backy out from under your teeth that's accumulated over 10 years, then cut your gum tissue (they call it the 'flap') so it isn't as deep from your gumline to where the pockets are that will need routine cleaning by a hygenist for the next 40 years........run stitches from one side of your gums, through tha gap in yo teeth and tie it off on the other side, holding both gums in place while the blood glues'em back to yer teeth (what's left of'em), then they pack wax against everything to hold it in place for the next month, while you sip all yo meals through a straw. Then the wax comes-off while your sleeping and you have to go to the emergency room before you choke to death. Then you look in the mirror and yo teeth have grown longer (well that's what it looks like in really bad cases - but actually, it's cause they cut half your gum tissue away so they can get to yo roots to clean'um from now, on.

But don't be too alarmed.......your case might not be this severe. Good luck........

OH, while we're on the subject of health issues......(Just so everyone knows).......I'm going to see my proctologist, next week........then to the opthamologist........then they are 'gonna consult with each other and see if they can do something about my crappy outlook on life. I think I heard one of them call the surgery an opto-rectomy, or something like that.

He ain't BSing either, a friend had that done and he got the jaws of life now

[torch]

Hey Grommet, my wife is a dentist. I have to think real hard if I have pissed her off before I go. She could inflict a lot of pain on me.