Cinnamon Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 After my very wussy posting last week about having to go to the dentist,& seeing how "brave" we all are about this,I have made a rather odd decision. I am off to the Orthodontist soon for a preliminary consultation about getting my horrible sticky-outy teeth sorted out once & for all If they recommend having teeth pulled,I may well back out, but you never know........train tracks here I come Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Cluck Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 Im in the middle of my treatment for my 'sticky out tooth' (I have one which makes me look like Nanny mcfee). These days they can take ones out and put implants in on the same day they can also shape crowns and things to cover up gaps and things. dont worry your fears were the same as mine and i was put at ease with what they can do now, i am actually looking forwards to my next lot of treatment and i never thought i would say that about Dentists. good luck Lyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 Good luck Sarah - I am sure you'll be fine. One of the things I want to do when I have some dosh is to get my bottom teeth straightened out - my parenst wouldn't entertain orthodontics when I was younger and now they're a tad crooked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 Go for it Sarah, it really can make a huge difference. I'd love my LSH to go as he hates his teeth. They are crooked and it doesn't bother me but he has to be very relaxed to even smile properly he hates them so much. Still won't have them done though and I quote "not worth spending all that money on my teeth" When the boys have had their braces he was all "a good smile is worth the bother, makes you feel confident blah blah blah" he's such a martyr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 Sounds like he's in a comfort zone Trish - comfortable having a winge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 Good Luck Sarah. I have the orthadontist on Monday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 You got the nail on the head there Clare, I ;love him dearly but when he get very stressed, work etc, he is often in the frame of mind where he's happiest feeling a bit sad. If that makes sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 It makes perfect sense, Phil's exactly the same He goes off on a winge, then stops, looks at me and says 'I'd better stop then' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 I get "sorry" and a moppy look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 There's a name for that - coined by someone I used to work with - Willing Martyr. They're in a place where they feel comfortable and secure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 Do you think Carl is comfortable with his stress then Clare? - or am I going to be calling an ambulance again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 I hope not Lesley . I don't know what causes Carl's stress, so can't comment on him. But I'm sure he's not comfortable with it; I'm not saying that everyone is - just some people seem to subconsciously create these situations because they feel comfortable like that and because they thrive on is. An un-nameable person at work is like that and causes himself so much pressure that it will eventually end up killing him Someone I used to know very well used to and still does the same thing - it caused him to have a seizure once. But he doesn't know how to get out of that cycle and probably isn't willing to either. I know that I get stressed when I am tired and things get to me more. But I have learned to recognise that and try to divert it or avoid putting myself in a situation that will cause it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 No, I know he's not happy with it and the answer is obvious - unfortuatley, it is not an option I know what you meant though - i used to work with someone like that as well and we have someone in the family who does it as well (female, related to Carl ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Man Banned Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 shall we all take a guess......... i go for M.I.L. !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 I should be getting braces soon too. My teeth are very gappy and crooked, but it runs in the family. I shall find out whther I'm getting them this year or next when I go to the denist next Thursday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
