Ever had a root canal?

[Y33TREKker]

Based on my experience, if you're dentist knows what he/she's doing, the most painful part will likely be the bill that you get afterwards.

[Ldub]

This thread reminded me of the time I was filling out the new patient form at the dentist office.

The question in question was:

What type of dentistry are you here for?

My answer was:

Hopefully "MODERN"...

[WormGod]

You didn't opt for the primitive, barbaric style Dub? That's not right. No pain.... no gain. Brute force it.

I once had a filling done without a local. I had one prior for another filling, but we then decided that since that one went pretty quick, we had time to replace an old silver filling with a composite. I said, GO AHEAD. Of course, the local had run off by then and I sucked it up. I never told them it was painful since I didn't want to get a shot and wait another 15mins for it to take. Words can't express how uncomfortable that was, but I clearly hide pain quite well since they never noticed. It's all about crossing your feet at the ankles and keeping the tension in that squeeze, heh. Ya.... I'm a masochist.