The most thrilling part of a dentist visit?

I wonder - what's the part that gives you the biggest kick during a dental visit? Whether it's anxiety or arousal, what does it for you? Is it the sitting in the waiting room, hearing the others being drilled, being called in and seeing the chair, being reclined and having the light positioner, having your teeth probed, having the numbers called, being told you need treatment.... Just examples I could think of. What does it for you?

For me it is when they lay me back and help me to relax. They next attach a blood pressure cuff and pulse oximeter to monitor my vitals during the procedure. She then puts the nitrous oxide mask on me and tells me to take big deep breaths.

The bill.

Walking through the front door. That one of a kind dental office smell. The friendly greeting at reception. Then the anticipation when you get settled in the waiting room, ready for the cute assistant to call your name. Gahhhh ?

It has been a very long time since I went though this as I have not needed any major work in a long time thankfully. Sitting down in the soft cushioned chair, being put way back into a reclined position and having the soft rubber nitrous mask placed on my nose. Then I just relax, close my eyes, breathe in and out deeply, and drift off in a haze of colors while they do whatever they have to do in my mouth.

I love the moment when I open my mouth and the dentist starts checking my teeth with mirror and a probe and commenting the condition of my teeth...

The most thrilling part of a dentist visit for me is..................

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Leaving

Mashie

Is defo going out the front door

The most thrilling part of a dentist visit for me is.................

Leaving

Mashie

I agree with this 100 % I absolutely hate the dentist, always have.

I am with the “ leaving” group on this one. I have a pretty good pain tolerance level just about everywhere except my mouth. I absolutely hate going to the dentist and add to that I am a gagging fool!

Not a pleasant experience for any of us lol

I absolutely hate going to the dentist and add to that I am a gagging fool!

I'm not going to touch that one

I have said this before, my teeth hurt when I open the door and get a wiff of the place.

So, I agree with Mashie....Leaving

Randy

Always hearing the low speed/prophy A. Click into place. And B. Give it's sub whine, it's a feeling of getting a chance to see a old pal again

The most Thrilling/Dentist HHMM..... 1959-2011 never had a cavity,filling ,perfect teeth ,went to get a cleaning.... Even would Freak at that busted 3 watches in waiting room was so freaked.. just cleaning

Aug.27 2011 major truck accident Left Frontal Brain Damage Re-Hab 8-10 months etc. 2012 -Present 23-26 Pills a day for seizures,depression,headaches,anxiety BLah Blah

TEETH ROTTING OUT due to all Medication for 6 years ,cannot take gas ALL TEETH NEED TO BE Pulled only Can

have Freezing with Needles .

The MOST Thrilling part of The Visit at DENTIST " Asking Someone To Kick Me As HARD AS POSSIBLE IN NUTS"

I have said this before, my teeth hurt when I open the door and get a wiff of the place.

The odd thing is I feel the same way. I really get no thrill at actually being at the dentist. I've known my dentist for over 20 years and he is a great doctor and we chat about various things when I am there. Never had any problems but there is that latent fear from being a child and scared of the dentist still just beneath the surface. When I walk in the door and smell the typical dental office smell I do get a momentary feeling of trepidation. Of course as others have noted, the bill is the real fear now.

I am with with the "Leaving" - or better yet - "not going" crowd. When I was in junior high I had to have three teeth pulled. After the second one, I refused to open my mouth again. Dr. Larsen (I'll never forget him) - physically slapped me three times. Called my parents - and I still refused. Ever since, I have had a very low opinion of "wannabe doctors" who are dentists. Never had a good experience with any dentist.

Me too. Leaving is the best. Later seeing the bill is more pain. Nothing about dentistry is erotic for me.

There is a reason dentists wear a mask and gloves. I spent a lot of money over the years and still found myself getting an upper denture, and now what the bastards want for implants! GOOD GOD ALMIGHTY! They shot Jessie James for being a robber I hate to think what will be done to these folks! Honestly folks. I'd rather go for surgery! That's what drugs are for. Put me under do what you need to do. Stitch it up and get me out the door. I have a high threshold for pain. God know's I've had my share of surgery over the years. Never have much need for meds after surgery, but going to the dentist....... well that's another story.

It reminds me of the story. The woman was sitting in the dentist chair and the dentist walked over to the chair. She reached out and grabbed him at the crotch. The Dentist replied; "WELL!!!!" the woman replied; "Well Hell! We're not going to hurt each other, are we?"

The anticipation within all the realms of waiting you encounter: the waiting room and it's sounds and smells, waiting for the scraping to end, the moment the dentist begins the cavity search on the x-rays and with an explorer, waiting to come back to do it all over...

Walking out the door and not having to have a return visit

If I had my choice of dental treatment scenario, this would probably be it: https://www.instagram.com/p/BtEoML3hFCX

Honestly there's a lot that get's me thrilled.

There's a lot of sights, smells and moments of tactile sensation that all lead to a very enjoyable experience. There's a loss of control aspect to it as well and I really do prefer when clinicians are assertive about what they see in my mouth and talk up where I need to improve. Not necessarily scolding (although I don't mind that either) but really pointing out what's going on in my mouth as they poke around and work on my teeth.

Treatment is what I really enjoy though. Lying in the chair while a dentist or hygienist does what needs to be done. This is where the loss of control aspect comes into play. Once you're in the chair you have to cooperate so they can finish the treatment. The treatment is good for you, it may not be pleasant but you need to receive it. I may be injecting a bit of my own fantasy into it but I really do genuinely enjoy spending time in the chair having my teeth worked on. I love the sounds all the instruments make (ultrasonics, hand scalers, drills, suction etc.) and the sensations each one can cause. I do enjoy mild to moderate pain so that factors into as well.

That being said I definitely don't purposely mistreat my teeth to get treatment but mistakes I made years ago have me visiting the dentist 4 times a year to ensure I can maintain a stable condition with periodontal health. My current office does perio charting at every visit so there's a lot to look forward to at each maintenance appointment.

...when the receptionist calls and tells me it's been canceled....

Leaving.

Ditto @tillie’s and SRG’s comments.

Put me in the 'leaving' camp. Had a root canal yesterday and was so glad when it was over!

In my opinion, there is nothing “thrilling” about a dental visit. Except maybe leaving.

Cleanings and getting the gums probed...

The best part is getting my good report.

Sitting in the waiting room while someone who is not me is getting their dental work done.

I am terrified of the dentist. When I was younger I had a horrible experience and avoid at all costs. To facilitate this I take excellent care of my teeth.

Usually I face my fears, but this one scares me to the core.