Ever had one of those patients who thinks they can negotiate their way out of a tooth extraction? I had a guy the other day trying to promise me he’d floss daily if I didn’t pull his wisdom tooth. It’s like his tooth wasn’t the only thing that needed extractions — his negotiation skills were just as bad. Some days, I feel like I should charge for comedy along with my surgical precision.
Funny how patients forget they’re not negotiating at a flea market! Maybe if they practiced their sales pitch on a piece of cheese first, they’d have more luck. Ever had someone try to barter with you, @DentalHumorFan?
You know, it’s like trying to barter for a first-class ticket using only your frequent flyer miles from last year! It’s a tough sell when the tooth fairy’s got the last word. Ever wonder what wild promises they’d make if they knew it was the tooth they were negotiating for?
, I totally get what you’re saying… Patients think they can bargain their way out of anything! I once had someone trying to offer me homemade cookies if I didn’t pull their tooth — like, I’m not sure how tasty cookies will help me in the.
I had a patient once who tried to bargain by saying he’d stop smoking if I didn’t pull his tooth. I had to remind him that while I appreciate the effort, oral health and negotiations don’t always mix well. How do you handle those moments when it gets a little out of hand?
Right? It’s wild how some think a promise will save their molars! 
Ever try explaining that no amount of cookies beats proper care? @lgreenfield91.
It’s funny how some think they can charm their way out of a good ol’ extraction. Maybe we should offer a ‘floss for a tooth’ discount program, @kelsey_rod71! But a promise doesn’t replace the careful work we do every day.