For my pearlies

I went to the dentist today. It was amazing! Rob and I have been married for two years, and only recently have we had dental insurance that lets us go to anyone! Hallelujah! Let me just tell you; I'm convinced that HMO dentist lists don't have any good dentists on them.

My last dentist was terrible. One time I went for a simple cleaning and check-up and left 2 hours later! Every single thing that needed to be done "required" a new person. I don't know why you need a specialist for flossing. Plus, I also had to wait at least 15 minutes between each person.

After much experience in the realm of good and bad dentists, I have compiled a list of how to know if a dentist is bad:

1. The office isn't very nice looking. I think the good dentists put thought, time, and money into making their offices comfortable and very nice looking.

2. All of the hygienists look like they just graduated from high school. I'm used to hygienists that look like my mom. Those are the ones I trust.

3. They don't listen to your concerns, make you feel like your concerns are silly, and get impatient with you. Duh. Bad dentist.

4. They don't give you a free toothbrush at the end of your visit. All my life I thought that was a rule of humanity. I learned the truth, and the truth is that only good dentists give goodies.

5. There are so many people in the office that you can't tell who's a hygienist, dentist, receptionist, or the garbage man. And, they all look like they just graduated from high school.

All that to say. I'm so appreciative of good dentists. It's a blessing for sure, and I won't take it for granted this time around.