In 1954, my mother, brother, sister and I were at Fort Hamilton, NY getting shots and dental work prior to boarding a MATS ship for Morocco. I am sure I cried over the shots (which would have been numerous in a short time period), but the dental work had me screaming! 70 years later, I don’t remember the pain, but I do remember the screaming…
8 decades or so ago, my visits to the dentist were thought in terms of ‘why don’t my parents like me?’ But thing change.
Just a couple decades ago had a half dozen crowns set. Get molds of the tooth, send them off, then grind down tooth, temp crown, etc. Took three visits over a month and all kinds of painful. But nothing like the early years.
Last week, took 3d pics, ground the tooth, sent pics to 3d printer, hour later new crown with new ‘glue’ that set solid in 15 mins and went home. All in 2.5 hours. No residual pain, just ache where jaws were stretched.
Ratkin about 1 month ago
You know the drill.
The dude from FL (not bragging) Premium Member about 1 month ago
Had root canals, mine were more pleasant, not much!
Baslim the Beggar Premium Member about 1 month ago
Ah, those were the days… long gone thank dog!
In 1954, my mother, brother, sister and I were at Fort Hamilton, NY getting shots and dental work prior to boarding a MATS ship for Morocco. I am sure I cried over the shots (which would have been numerous in a short time period), but the dental work had me screaming! 70 years later, I don’t remember the pain, but I do remember the screaming…
Ubintold about 1 month ago
Another hand tool aficionado.
PraiseofFolly about 1 month ago
I’m afraid to think what he uses for anesthesia — a blow to the head with a mallet?
admiree2 about 1 month ago
Scary part of the story is that his brother is a proctologist.
Captain Bars about 1 month ago
I’m afraid I’ll have to disagree with you on that one, doc.
sandpiper about 1 month ago
8 decades or so ago, my visits to the dentist were thought in terms of ‘why don’t my parents like me?’ But thing change.
Just a couple decades ago had a half dozen crowns set. Get molds of the tooth, send them off, then grind down tooth, temp crown, etc. Took three visits over a month and all kinds of painful. But nothing like the early years.
Last week, took 3d pics, ground the tooth, sent pics to 3d printer, hour later new crown with new ‘glue’ that set solid in 15 mins and went home. All in 2.5 hours. No residual pain, just ache where jaws were stretched.
Kind of amazing. I’ll take it.
DawnQuinn1 about 1 month ago
My dentist used a belt driven drill LONG after compressed air drill became common. I found a better dentist.
allangary about 1 month ago
And the spit basin on the left – long gone. I miss it. They never quite get my mouth rinsed with the spray and vacuum method.
Just-me about 1 month ago
LOL, and I am scheduled for a root canal on Thursday. Same side and apparent position on the lower jaw.
Daltongang Premium Member about 1 month ago
This reminds me of many members of various car communities. They just can’t accept the improvements in technology.
wirepunchr about 1 month ago
Thank you Dr Yankum for embracing “new” technology. ;-}
monya_43 about 1 month ago
I beg to differ with you, Doc.
mindjob about 1 month ago
He forgot to mention they used that drill to search for crude in the North Slope
kathleenhicks62 about 1 month ago
It would be even more life-like if the dentist and his foot & knee on the patient’s chest. (Rio Lobo-John Wayne)
cuzinron47 about 1 month ago
OK, I’ll go with the old ways, I’ll use a door knob instead.
andrew.scharnhorst about 1 month ago
THIS is why more people don’t go to their dentist!
David Rickard Premium Member about 1 month ago
Seymour: What’s that?
Orin: A drill.
Seymour: It’s rusty!
Orin: It’s an antique. They don’t make ’em like this any more. Sturdy. Heavy. Dull!
Little Shop of Horrors (1986)
Gina Carson about 1 month ago
Depends on which side of the drill you on, I would expect.
Chris Sherlock about 1 month ago
Have you tried the more modern methods?
EXCALABUR about 1 month ago
I still miss being able to rinse and spit.
David Huie Green ForceIsAUsefulFiction about 1 month ago
Ahhhhh, the good old days!?
syzygy47 about 1 month ago
Have an appointment tomorrow for a couple fillings in the back. I didn’t need to see this
paullp Premium Member about 1 month ago
My dentist tries to pull anything like that on me, he’s out of business.
wildlandwaters about 1 month ago
Agree to disagree!
Jayalexander about 1 month ago
I’ll have another dose of Novocain, Doc.