tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3550542818993957125.post2329732936947878066..comments2023-10-30T09:19:50.592+00:00Comments on The Beauty Offensive: The Big Dayseahorsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04006649663400552591noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3550542818993957125.post-71765588415074252372007-10-11T18:20:00.000+01:002007-10-11T18:20:00.000+01:00Goldfish, if I write a post entitled Head Fell Off...Goldfish, if I write a post entitled Head Fell Off please don't read it. <BR/><BR/>My tooth is fine now. The sod. I do hope yours come up as sparkling as snowdrops and straight as the poker I would dearly love to sho...no, calm, breathe.seahorsehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04006649663400552591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3550542818993957125.post-36762861479905229472007-10-11T16:26:00.000+01:002007-10-11T16:26:00.000+01:00I read this earlier in the week but was too fogged...I read this earlier in the week but was too fogged to comment - glad you got autumn back and well done for handling this so well. How is your tooth now? <BR/><BR/>I do hope you realise that all this concern about your wisdom tooth has reminded my skeleton that I haven't got all mine yet and I got a new one pop through yesterday.The Goldfishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15213378454070776331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3550542818993957125.post-71572464869813879252007-10-10T22:36:00.000+01:002007-10-10T22:36:00.000+01:00Elizabeth: I get a sense of much frustration readi...Elizabeth: I get a sense of much frustration reading what you have to say, which I totally understand. My latest trick is to imagine each medic I see is one of the medics I know as a personal friend, and I know a few. That way, they become more human. We are all human. Yes they can be rubbish, careless etc but I feel Dr Uncertain was neither. Just uncertain. It's Dr More Experienced I have my doubts about. He didn't bother to come downstairs and they didn't communicate properly as a practice. But I'm out of there. And I need someone good. It is a bugger of a tooth.<BR/><BR/>Mary: Yes I'm so glad he didn't make a start. I think he is too.<BR/><BR/>Sally: I have to thank you for the knowledge you bring to my sometimes tricky situations. I feel I have a team of 'those who know better' backing me up as I wade through all this crap. And your encouragement is always heartening.<BR/><BR/>Cusp: My son is cool. We had fish and chips for tea, watched Top Gear and discussed ideas for his school newspaper. It's like nothing happened :-)seahorsehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04006649663400552591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3550542818993957125.post-24344133552661277142007-10-10T10:49:00.000+01:002007-10-10T10:49:00.000+01:00Well, in a funny kinda way I would say 'Result!'. ...Well, in a funny kinda way I would say 'Result!'. <BR/><BR/>You've had to go about it all in the most preposterous and nerve wracking way but it seems you may finally be getting dental treatment that caters to your needs. <BR/><BR/>Having a disbaled child I know already about the CDS. In fact I took him yesterday (only to be told all appointments had been cancelled because the nurse was sick --- must have been that kind of day in the 'Dental Planets'). They have been marvellous with him since his condition means he has a very narrow pallette --- problems with room for teeth and cysts.<BR/><BR/>Now what I want is also to see the Community Dentist. I am like you in that I simply cannot cope with extractions at an ordinary dentist but my GP just will not have it ---or my dentist --- both just make me feel like a wimp and hysterical.<BR/><BR/>I'm really glad things have turned out as they have(bar the trauma and upset you and your son have had to endure). Sometimes things do work out in a funny way.<BR/><BR/>Go and bake cakes and enjoy the sunny weather with your little boy, let the dentists do the worrying and next time you have to cope with this rigamorole it should be easier.<BR/><BR/>Hug xCusphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10717783581169397585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3550542818993957125.post-22713159895172905862007-10-10T10:29:00.000+01:002007-10-10T10:29:00.000+01:00Oh excellent outcome Seahorse - but OH OH the pain...Oh excellent outcome Seahorse - but OH OH the pain and worry beforehand (and complex arrangements for you and your son) - yes the relief tempers the anger, so we don't attack the Dentist on the spot, but what is unacceptable is that THEY have the control in this situation - your needs have not been well managed by the dental practice - so, now hopefully the CDS will look after you and put your needs first. <BR/><BR/>Demand what you need - that is what they are paid for. <BR/><BR/>Your area's NHS Primary Care Trust (who contract the dentists and pay them to look after you) should have a something like Dorset's PALS - Patient Advice and Liaison Service - by whatever name. If you have any problems contact them - more work for you I know, but the government want all PCTs to listen to their patients (I will get round to blogging the latest developments soon).<BR/><BR/>The only problem I have with the CDS is that they are under-funded - what a surprise ! Once they have sorted out your current dental problems, they should continue to see you on a regular check up basis (so you never have to go to a 'high street' dentist again) but they will only do necessary work, not preventative or 'pretty smile' work. Hey ho. <BR/><BR/>It is your determination to not only survive - but eventually thrive - that will see you, and your son, through these situations. <BR/><BR/>Three Cheers for Seahorse !!!Sallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08223682934383856392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3550542818993957125.post-25824667051298588852007-10-10T09:06:00.000+01:002007-10-10T09:06:00.000+01:00oh god... you did well to not explode at anyone in...oh god... you did well to not explode at anyone in tears/rage/laughter/whatever.<BR/><BR/>But you are absolutely right, it is better that the dentist didn't start trying to do something to you that he wasn't sure he had the time/equipment/know-how/backup to do safely. And yay Autumn. Probably.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11639094548415759560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3550542818993957125.post-70136555272281450892007-10-10T03:23:00.000+01:002007-10-10T03:23:00.000+01:00I am astounded at your positive attitude - as such...I am astounded at your positive attitude - as such things seem to happen almost weekly and I just get the anger (later followed by crying...and more anger...and depression). <BR/><BR/>Thank you for the vivid description of the anger and the caprious whim of whomever is there as all the steps you have taken run through your head. I am sorry, I am glad, I am whatever you want me to feel. <BR/><BR/>I should say I read your blog line by line over the phone to my partner who said during the entire thing "See, you're not the only one!" (Because I assume there is something wrong with me, that they must not believe me ergo think I a liar or such when I tell them in advance what they finally decide - or just walk away from)Elizabeth McClunghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03627373214555333537noreply@blogger.com