Ever been tempted to punch a dental hygenist?

[hoosier_red]

I was very tempted about a half hour ago. I don't do well with people talking down to me -- I'm 43, have an IQ of 157, and have had my teeth cleaned before, so I think I understand how a freaking dentist's chair works. I also REALLY don't do well with subtly snotty attitudes (she asked if I had dental insurance, I said yes, and she said, "Well,

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[browneyedgirl65]

They all do that, in my experience. I just tune it out.

[hoosier_red]

I've had really good hygienists there, though, which is part of what took me so aback.

[mevennen]

Ooooo, yes, worth punching for sure!

I hope you don't have any close friends who are dental hygienists because they all seem to be psychotic!

[hoosier_red]

The thing that kills me is, the last two visits I had a GREAT DH -- light touch, bantered with me all the way through the visit, just incredibly pleasant. This chickie, though -- she just gave off really bad, resentful energy, if that makes sense.

[astein142]

There's nothing worse than a bad day in the dentist's chair.

[hoosier_red]

Ain't THAT the truth?