I thought there was only one type of dentist- older men with soft voices, salt and pepper hair, often reminding you of your dad or your grandfather. But since I’ve moved to New York I’ve realized that this is not the case at all. Dentist can be big strong gentlemen with a full head of hair, great sense of humor and a beautiful pair of JCrew slacks. So obviously, I’ve now fallen in love with my dentist.
I first met my dentist one early Tuesday morning when I was diagnosed with a cavity. I was ashamed that I could not have had a better set of teeth for him but I was also excited that I would soon see him again. For our next meeting, I wore something a bit more presentable, and flossed my heart out. That next meeting, we formed a strong bond, my dentist and me.
I found that my dentist is a considerate man. Before fixing my teeth any further, he asked if I was all numbed up, acknowledging our friendship with a squeeze of my shoulder.
My dentist is a protective man, yelling at the hygienist when there wasn’t enough suction and I choked on my own spit.
My dentist is quite the flirt too. We laughed about his musical choices to accompany his work- smiling over those bands that we agreed on and rolling our eyes in regards to those that seemed blasts from the past. “Oh Pandora!” I said in mumbled chuckles through the cotton swabs.
But mostly, my dentist is a kind and gentle man. He wiped up my drool for me with a soft swipe of his hand on my cheek and he ignored when I missed the spit cup. So romantic.
His firm handshake and sexy voice only made my attraction to him stronger. And the inability to see an indention of a wedding band through his glove was such a tease.
In my numb stupor I pretended I was reclined back on the couch with him watching the latest episode of Bones, his body so close to my head. I fell back into a joyous haze, my fantasy easily muffling the sound of drills and scrapping metal inside my head.
And then it was all over. We set our next date to meet and he took off his gloves. No ring. An audible sigh from me.
When I told my friends about my hot dentist they told me I should go for him. Lucky for me, my filling seems to still be sensitive and I might have to go back sooner than planned. My charm must have distracted him for doing his best work. Or maybe that was his way to lure me back in…
So what do you think? Should I go for him? I’ve been thinking of the worst “dentist-themed” pickup lines ever. All of them are dirty. Seriously- try to think of one that isn’t. Isn’t it difficult??
Have you ever fallen in love with a D.D.S? What about a M.D? What should I do??
Your tips and recommendations are greatly appreciated. Until then, I’ll be daydreaming about my D.D.S….
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As the proud daughter of a dentist, I agree with dentists being great, caring, loving people. However, being the daughter of a dentist, I could never imagine dating one, as it would only remind me of my dad. That being said, my dad has offered to take my biology-major boyfriend under his wing if he ever wanted to go into the family business… so who knows!
Bottom line, dentists have a special place in my heart- GO FOR IT!
(also, this is kinda just like Monica in FRIENDS)
It totally is like Monica!!!
Well- I’ve always been a Monica so maybe I should…
Reading your blog from good ol’ rainy Seattle (fun fact: it’s not raining right now), but I think this one translates well coast to coast! We have two brothers in the area who started a dental practice together. Oh, I should mention they’re gorgeous!! I mean, their teeth may very well have that little cartoon sparkle (they are dentists afterall), but seriously, I’m in love. They are also ridiculously expensive, so I’m pinching pennies hoping to find true love a la horizontal teeth cleaning. My friend had the pleasure of getting an appointment in their full lineup and gave me the run down: 1) they’re more gorgeous in person, 2) the entire lobby was crammed full of gorgeous, well-preened, yoga-thin, mostly blonde, women, and 3) did I mention they’re gorgeous? One is married, one is still single!! A girl can keep dreaming, that one day, there might be an opening among the thousands of local suburban moms for a single twenty-something looking for love! Hmm…I think my next routine cleaning is coming up, I think maybe I’ll get that on the calendar!
Your dentist sounds like a real sweetheart. I mean, any man willing to take such excellent care of you is clearly a winner. Sending you a “you go girl” high five.
hahaha. Thanks Tiffany!! Figures crossed you get on the appointment book with those beauties!!!
Aww, yay! This was fun to read. This is actually more like Rachel from Friends… when she was working at RL. Go for it!
Lauren,
I just got back from the dentist today and don’t ever see myself falling in love with him, lol. While he has handled my sensitive teeth for some 17 years now, I have also helped put his kids through college with his dental bills. I do, however, trust him with my teeth. Well, I have to, given the fact my parents decades ago nearly took out a second mortgage to make sure I had the right braces, got my wisdom teeth out, etc. Since all of my doctors are male, I’m kind of thinking I am not going to find love at the doctor’s office. As I say that, I see there is a lovely young female doctor in the same building as my primary care physician and she specializes in hernia surgeries. Maybe I need to go lift some heavy boxes or over do it a little bit on my next workouts to see if….. Nah, I don’t want to end up one day putting her kids through college too! Loved your article, keep up the great writing.