at the dentist

This was my very first drilling experience. Something I had been dreading for years. Not so many 24-year-olds are this inexperienced when it comes to holes in their teeth. I must have very strong teeth.
So it's been to numb or not to numb for a long time, listening to people tell horror stories about their dental visits. Some say it doesnt hurt at all some say it hurts really bad. Others say the needle hurts more than the drill. With all these mixed stories it was really difficult to choose what to do. The answer came actually only a day before. Yesterday. At lunch. Talking with Mari. She said some people who fear the doctor listen to music while they operate. This was brilliant!! What could be better? I started feeling brave and strong I decided to tell the doctor I dont need to be numbed. I'd be willing to try without, but with music in my ears.

She started drilling and I found myself thinking what was all the fuss about? I cant feel a thing. At least anything unpleasant. Then in comes one of the nurses or another doc, not sure, saying that the fire alarm went off, cant you hear it? So it was off to the street for the whole gang.

It was funny to see how slowly people react to fire alarms. Horrible noise but people are just wondering what is going on and do we really have to go out.. And it took quite a long time for the fire fighters to arrive. Coming slowly, walking in, asking if anyone knows where the alarm began and where the fire alarm box (or whatever) is.. Not a care in the world. I suppose they would have needed a lot of smoke to move faster. It doesnt really matter since it was a false alarm but it took us out in the freezing cold for 15-20 minutes.

Back in the chair. Doc kept on drilling and I was trying to concentrate on the music but kept stopping it in case the doc said something. Suppose I'm such a curious person that I cant just relax and let them do their thing, I want to know what is happening. Absorb information.

It took a long time to drill. In the end, at times, I felt something a bit unpleasant but cant really say it hurt. And it was like a second at a time. The suction was more painful. Now there is something white in my tooth. It feels weird.

I thought she would have done all the holes at this visit.. Or maybe she would have if it hadnt been for the fire alarm. Said that next time she'll probably have time to do the last 2 since I dont need the numbing and they are small. This one was a big hole. So this means 3 holes in 24 years. And only one is a bad one.

On the bus on the way home I found myself thinking what would it cost to go see a private doctor later on.. They dont ever seem to have price lists online or anywhere. I dont think I'd like to wait another 7-8 months for a new appointment with the public dental care. Dont think I'd be as lucky to get the same doc again.. She's a good doctor. Estonian I think. Might have thought she was German before but Estonian makes more sense. Her last name doesnt sound anything like German.