Dental checkups: they’re not much fun, especially as far as your wallet is concerned. However, I think I’ve stumbled on an answer which could make everything much easier to deal with.
When I undertook a dental checkup recently, it struck me that the whole process is a slap in the face. Some sadistic dentist rams tools of oral destruction into your face for half an hour, charges you hundreds of dollars – and you’re expected to shake their hand afterwards and cop it sweet? Not cool!
After my particularly painful visit, and a quote for two fillings, I didn’t particularly feel like rewarding my dentist with joyful thanks. Which is when it struck me: if I had the opportunity to punch him really hard in the face, just once, I’d have been completely fine.
See, I’d gladly pay a $100 premium Dental Violence fee on top of my appointment. If I can get through that freaking dentist drill in the knowledge I can deliver a knuckle sandwich afterwards, then dentist visits are suddenly something I’d find much more platable.
I’ll be introducing my new health insurance policy soon. When it comes to any procedure which involves pain being inflicted on you – for an optional extra fee, you’ll be able to kick your healthcare provider in the crotch as a premium bonus.
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i think i’ll mention this to my dentist on friday… which will be my third visit in a month! my dentist is so nice though i’m not sure i’d want to punch him, could i punch the assistant instead??