Originally Posted by
enota
One time I bit into an incredibly hard apple and damaged my tooth. It was loose. I went to a "dentist" (well respected, highly recommended). After a BATTERY of xrays (not ONE OF WHICH HE EVEN GLANCED AT), he said. "We'll have to remove it".
I said. UM.....no......I'd like to save the tooth.
He said. "It's not worth saving".
(thinking to myelf) Excuse me? Isn't this MY TOOTH we're talking about? I'd like to at least TRY to save it you bombastic bastard.
The correct answer would have been.
"Yes, I understand that you would like to save your tooth. I'm sure there are several things that we can try. I certainly cannot guarantee the outcome, but I am happy to do what I can".
Or perhaps
"There ares many different options to choose from. Some are more expensive than others. Let me get some information together for you".
NOT "THE TOOTH ISN'T WORTH SAVING".