Health, Dentist and Work: Gummy

Gummy

By speechless - 02/11/2010 17:20 - Canada

Today, I had a toothache and applied some numbing gel to soothe the pain. Too much came out and made my whole mouth numb. A man came into my work, thought I was making fun of his lisp, and stormed out really upset. He later called to complain about me. The boss just called me to his office. FML

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By toothache - 14/05/2013 12:03 - United States - Morton Grove

Today, I went to the dentist to get a tooth filled. The nurse just finished taking my info when the doctor came in and started drilling. Through my chorus of screams he realized he'd forgotten to numb me. His only response was, "Guess I forgot to numb ya, huh?" while giggling. FML

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I can't help it!

By ssssssssuck a dick, boss - 18/08/2013 17:29 - United States - Kalispell

Today, my manager took me aside and angrily told me to quit fucking about with our customers. He totally refuses to believe that the slight whistling sound I keep making when I exhale is because I have a chipped tooth. FML

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No pain, no gain

By Anonymous - 29/03/2023 04:00 - Canada

Today, I went to the dentist to get a cavity filled. The numbing medication didn't work, so I felt everything. I was in so much pain that I accidentally bit down on the dentist's finger, causing him to yell in agony. Now, I have to find a new dentist. FML

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By lifebecrazed - 17/01/2013 16:57

Today, an elderly gentleman came into my store complaining of a toothache, so I showed him where the Orajel was located. He then insisted on making a big scene, claiming that I really had the magic touch and if I would just stroke his cheek all his pain would go away. FML

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By Jeff89 - 16/05/2023 22:00 - United States

Today, I went to the dentist to get a cavity filled. As the dentist was drilling, he accidentally hit a nerve and I ended up screaming in pain. The whole office heard me and now I'm too embarrassed to go back. FML

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By gothicvamp93 - 04/01/2015 06:46 - United States - Jacksonville

Today, my boss called and yelled at me because he said I was "spotted" out after I called off sick. I was out getting the medicine the doctor had just prescribed me. FML

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Stiff upper lip

By Diana - 26/01/2024 00:00 - Germany

Today, I went to the dentist for a routine check-up, and halfway through the appointment, the dentist exclaimed, "Oops!" Turns out, he accidentally glued my lips together while fixing a tiny chip in my front tooth. I spent the next two hours communicating through exaggerated facial expressions and hand gestures. FML

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By Username - 15/07/2010 19:53 - France

Today, I went to the dentist. My dentist kept talking to me while his hands were in my mouth. I attempted to tell him that it was difficult and dangerous to respond. My talking made him slip and slice my mouth open with one of his instruments. FML

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Numb

By A.J. - 13/04/2019 08:00 - United States

Today, I had a dentist appointment in which a nurse numbed my mouth. After coming home, I took a nap in which I unknowing bit through my top lip. I physically can't speak. FML

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Nervous Nelly

By Anonymous - 12/05/2023 06:00 - United States

Today, I went to the dentist for a routine cleaning. As the dentist was working on my teeth, he accidentally sprayed water all over my face. I couldn't stop laughing nervously, which made the dentist think I was choking. He ended up calling for backup and I had to explain that I was just laughing. FML

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caitea 0

Tuesday 2 November 2010 21:55

Just explain to your boss what actually happened.

imaginaryvoice 18

Wednesday 3 November 2010 4:41

"Hey, sorry boss. I have a serious tooth ache and the pain is just killing me. So I deci.... Hold on let me post this on Fml first."

Comments

musicismylife21 5

Wednesday 3 November 2010 6:33

I know your pain! I just had two teeth pulled this morning. Not fun at all and my whole entire mouth was numb!

SooShee 0

Wednesday 3 November 2010 9:35

Your boss has just called you to his office, and instead of going, you submit an FML? You should be fired!

imright24 0

Wednesday 3 November 2010 12:41

Agreed. That shows what type of employee he is.

restythestar 0

Wednesday 3 November 2010 10:27

I really wanna know how this story goes, maybe the boss wanted to check on you and give you a day-off?

TomasT 0

Wednesday 3 November 2010 13:14

I wonder why people with a speech impediment thinks they are unique? It COULD HAVE BEEN that you also had a lisp.

notmyyear 0

Wednesday 3 November 2010 16:46

OP here... Those that maybe have had a "FML" moment and thought about sharing it, you know there's only so many characters allowed in a post. Not enough room to explain that I do have sensitive teeth, and that I also just had visited the dentist recently to have a filling repaired. The nerve in my tooth was damaged causing pain. (Ever had a root canal and the freezing ware off a little? Like that). My boss was ok with it, he just wanted my side of the story. Also, I'm a commissioned sales rep that is not paid hourly. You'd be lying to tell me that you haven't spent some of your time at work doing unrelated things. If you don't.. live a little.