June 28, 2004
I survived the dentist
The appointment went fine. Modern dentistry is amazing. Of course I am passing on the recommended stuff, for a number of reasons: first, if I had that kind of money to blow on having prettier fillings, I would use it to spend two months in the Azores with Melanie and Amalia, second, even if I had so much money to spend on such things, after having enough money to spend on more important things, my rule is to minimize the number of hours I spend in the dentist's chair.
So, naturally I go for the bargain basement options (here is a quick lesson for you folks: floss daily. Before today I had not been to see Old MacTeague for fourteen years. Basically my teeth are in good shape, in spite of the worn out fillings and the unsightly metal that he would very much like to replace. That's what flossing does for you).
Anyway, I do have to go back in a couple of weeks, and probably again a few times afterwards for those worn-out fillings, but the dentist seems a good sort. Probably even buys bottled beer.
Posted by erik at June 28, 2004 12:02 PM | TrackBackIf it is in his interest, then he can pay the difference. I know, justice and all that. How about we split the difference? I am more than willing to petition the insurance company, etc., but if it is his health in question, then perhaps his insurance carrier should help cover the cost of porcelain.
Posted by: Erik Keilholtz at June 30, 2004 12:17 PMAnother good reason to get porcelain fillings instead of the old-fashioned kind is that dentists tend to get more Alzheimer's and other nasty diseases related to being around too much mercury. Be kind to your dentist.