Why do Dentists......

[Loubon]

.....insist on talking to you when they have you in the chair?

I just went this morning and there I am all shot up with novacaine, I have that suction think that sucks all of the fluid out of your head and those cotton wedges. He names the instruments for the little kids so he was using the one called the "motorcycle". That should give you an idea of what was going in my mouth. I think I saw smoke at one point! Anyway, he then proceeds to start asking me how work is and the weather etc! I'm nodding, grunting etc.

Good thing he didn't ask me where I was going on vacation. He might have understood "Dishnee" but I don't think he would have gotten Besch Clob Vilash!

 

[grinningghost]

I know! It drives me nuts. I recently had a root canal done and the dentist was asking me questions that required alot more than a "yes" or "no" answer. I tried my best, but really - I was in the middle of a root canal for Heaven's sake! He was an older dentist, and after hearing my inaudible grunts, he said "you probably think I don't understand you, but after doing this for almost 45 years, I understand EVERYTHING". Well, that about summed it up - dentists speak a different language.

 

[Lars624]

LOL! I know what you mean!
and my dentist calls the sucky thing "Mr. Thirsty"

 

[grinningghost]

Originally posted by Lars624
LOL! I know what you mean!
and my dentist calls the sucky thing "Mr. Thirsty"

DD used to go to a pediatric dentist who called it that too.

 

[Wishydoo]

I think it's just a sick little joke they like to play.

 

[Wishydoo]

Same thing when waiters ask how your food is...when your mouth is full of it, lol.

What else can you do but nod.