I realize that the general consensus out there is that dentists are very serious and scary people. In movies the dentist is always evil and enjoys causing pain or is at least insane. Movies like Marathon Man and The incommunicable Lives of Dentists are categorically bad for our image. And, of course, who can forget Steve Martin in The little Shop of Horrors.
The truth is, most dentists are categorically pretty nice people. They enjoy being with people, helping, healing and having a little fun in the process. So, rather then write a serious description about gum disease or cavities, I plan we could have a little fun this month.
Dental Health
o "Open wide" said the dentist as he began his examination of the patient. "Oh wow!" he said. "You have the biggest cavity I've ever seen - biggest cavity I've ever seen." "Ok, Doc!" said the patient. "I'm scared adequate without you saying it twice." "I didn't" said the dentist. "That was the echo."
o Why should you be nice to your dentist? Answer: He has fillings too.
o Newborns prefer people who smile.
o What does the Hygienist of the Year get? Answer: A little plaque.
o If you're right handed, you tend to chew your food on the right side. If you're left handed, you tend to chew on the left side.
o The crocodile bird flies right into the open mouth of crocodiles and picks out the food from between the crocodile's teeth. That's what we need. A flying hygienist who makes house calls.
o Little Tommy came to his mom with toothbrush in hand. "I dropped my toothbrush in the toilet." he said. She replied, "It's dirty now, we need to throw it away." A few minutes later Tommy returns with his mother's toothbrush and says, "Mom, do we need to throw your toothbrush away too? I dropped it in the toilet last week."
o Kids laugh about 400 times per day. Grown-ups - just 15.
o Where do the people with the cleanest teeth live? Answer: Flossmoor, Illinois.
o A man and his wife entered the dental office. The wife said, "I want a tooth pulled and I don't want Novocain because I'm in a hurry. Just pull the tooth as speedily as possible." "You're very brave." Said the dentist. "Now show me which tooth it is." The wife turns to her husband and says "Open your mouth dear, the dentist is ready for you now."
Bite of wisdom: Laugh more often! It reduces stress, lowers blood pressure, boosts your
immune principles and increases your sense of well-being.
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