My (male) dentist recently retired. My new female dentist is about my age. (Meaning over 50)
I saw her briefly for the first appointment and then had some fairly extensive work scheduled.
When she about fifteen minutes into the procedure, with multiple dental instruments in my mouth, she asked if I was single.
(I am not, but as posted elsewhere it is a sexless marriage).
From conversation, with the hygienist, I believe my new dentist to be divorced.
Ladies,
If a male dentist asked if you were single, would think it alright?
Would an age difference matter?
Also, since I'm not getting any at home, and I have to go back in a couple of weeks, any advice?
"insensitive prick!" – Danielle Algo
Perhaps she wants to know why your spouse is not in her client database. Anyway, I hate any question a dentist asks during a procedure, even those related to the procedure itself. Answering questions while the questioner, or anyone else for that matter, has their hands inside your mouth is just not something I like.
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Three comments,
1) I have been going to the same clinic for years, my chart as far "how do contact in an emergency" hasn't changed. It seems odd to ask that during a procedure not in the normal "new patient" questions.
2) There were some semi-flirt comments about how my smile would be improved.
3) During the first once over exam, I could see a nipple (just one) through her lab coat. Positioned in the dental chair I was just a foot away.
Not a Gal, but I "know someone" in the field......Dentists build their client base by being personable and chit chatting, making a connection with patients. It helps the patient relax. Being nice to people is good marketing.
If you went to a male dentist, I bet they would talk to you about how you could improve your smile.
Dental offices are usually on the chilly side, like a grocery store. Don't be flattered if you see a woman with hard nipples. And don't stare at her tits.
If she is going to flirt with a patient, it probably will be a guy that does NOT need extensive dental work.
I know guys that think women are flirting with them, just because they speak to them. Ever have a waitress touch your arm momentarily? Is that you?
So I guess, from these comments, that it would be ok for male patient to ask a female patient is she were single? Even thought marital status should already be in the chart.
