# Ominous Signs **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [January 22, 2020, 9:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ominous-signs/846818 "2020-01-22T21:55:48Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![dogbutler](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dogbutler/32/428_2.png) [@dogbutler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dogbutler)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2020, 2:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ominous-signs/846818/21 "2020-01-23T14:46:21Z")
> [@running\_coach](#): > > A real doctor only uses a finger. Still, it’s kinda sketchy when your ophthalmologist does it. ---
**Author:** ![Patch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/a183cd/32.png) [@Patch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Patch)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2020, 2:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ominous-signs/846818/22 "2020-01-23T14:54:22Z")
My dentist has small bags of pretzels for patients at the check-in counter. I have never seen a dentist serving snacks before. ---
**Author:** ![carnivorousplant](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnivorousplant/32/3563_2.png) [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2020, 3:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ominous-signs/846818/23 "2020-01-23T15:15:28Z")
I used to go to a dentist with a missing finger. ---
**Author:** ![kayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayaker/32/441_2.png) [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2020, 3:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ominous-signs/846818/24 "2020-01-23T15:17:14Z")
> [@Patch](#): > > My dentist has small bags of pretzels for patients at the check-in counter. I have never seen a dentist serving snacks before. I always thought taffy with the office name and hours would be smart. ---
**Author:** ![Chefguy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chefguy/32/138_2.png) [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2020, 3:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ominous-signs/846818/25 "2020-01-23T15:19:14Z")
My dentist has a strict code. He drills it into his patients. ---
**Author:** ![EmilyG](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/emilyg/32/364_2.png) [@EmilyG](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EmilyG)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2020, 3:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ominous-signs/846818/26 "2020-01-23T15:35:37Z")
“Sent from my Pixel 3 using Tapatalk” is an ominous sign now? ---
**Author:** ![carnivorousplant](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnivorousplant/32/3563_2.png) [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2020, 3:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ominous-signs/846818/27 "2020-01-23T15:46:42Z")
> [@Chefguy](#): > > My dentist has a strict code. He drills it into his patients. Mr. Chefguy, your agonizer, please. ---
**Author:** ![Tatterdemalion](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/43a26b/32.png) [@Tatterdemalion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tatterdemalion)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2020, 3:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ominous-signs/846818/28 "2020-01-23T15:53:21Z")
> [@EmilyG](#): > > “Sent from my Pixel 3 using Tapatalk” is an ominous sign now? Well, i sent it from the chair while waiting for the dentist to proceed. It felt pretty ominous to me. ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2020, 7:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ominous-signs/846818/29 "2020-01-23T19:17:36Z")
> [@Tatterdemalion](#): > > Well, i sent it from the chair while waiting for the dentist to proceed. It felt pretty ominous to me. Holy crap! You were in the dentist chair at the time. I’m having a panic attack for you!! (:eek: you gotta get a tooth yanked! Now I’m running away for you!!) ---
**Author:** ![Tatterdemalion](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/43a26b/32.png) [@Tatterdemalion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tatterdemalion)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2020, 9:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ominous-signs/846818/30 "2020-01-23T21:02:13Z")
Well, it’s not getting the tooth yanked that’ll be so bad, it’s strapping on the helmet for the motorcycle ride home after that I’m not looking forward to. ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2020, 9:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ominous-signs/846818/31 "2020-01-23T21:17:54Z")
> [@Tatterdemalion](#): > > Well, it’s not getting the tooth yanked that’ll be so bad, it’s strapping on the helmet for the motorcycle ride home after that I’m not looking forward to. Nooóoooó! :eek: Dude, you scare me! ---
**Author:** ![eschereal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eschereal/32/18939_2.png) [@eschereal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eschereal)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2020, 9:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ominous-signs/846818/32 "2020-01-23T21:39:52Z")
> [@Tatterdemalion](#): > > Well, it’s not getting the tooth yanked that’ll be so bad, it’s strapping on the helmet for the motorcycle ride home after that I’m not looking forward to. _Hey, man, close your mouth, you’re getting blood on my fender._ ---
**Author:** ![Tatterdemalion](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/43a26b/32.png) [@Tatterdemalion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tatterdemalion)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2020, 3:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ominous-signs/846818/33 "2020-01-24T03:05:45Z")
It’ll wash off. ---
**Author:** ![Senegoid](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/senegoid/32/6606_2.png) [@Senegoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Senegoid)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2020, 7:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ominous-signs/846818/34 "2020-01-24T07:00:41Z")
> [@pool](#): > > When it’s time to check your prostate and you notice the Doctor has the largest hands you’ve ever seen. > [@running\_coach](#): > > A real doctor only uses a finger. If you’re lucky, Trump is your doctor here. ---
**Author:** ![Tatterdemalion](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/43a26b/32.png) [@Tatterdemalion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tatterdemalion)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2020, 7:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ominous-signs/846818/35 "2020-01-24T19:22:12Z")
Ok, the tooth is out. The only really bad part was when he took the hammer and chisel out of the Craftsman toolbox. Dentistry is fun. Sent from my Pixel 3 using Tapatalk ---
**Author:** ![Chefguy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chefguy/32/138_2.png) [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2020, 7:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ominous-signs/846818/36 "2020-01-24T19:38:57Z")
> [@Tatterdemalion](#): > > Ok, the tooth is out. The only really bad part was when he took the hammer and chisel out of the Craftsman toolbox. > > Dentistry is fun. > > Sent from my Pixel 3 using Tapatalk Better that than a hammer-drill. ---
**Author:** ![Tatterdemalion](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/43a26b/32.png) [@Tatterdemalion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tatterdemalion)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2020, 8:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ominous-signs/846818/37 "2020-01-24T20:10:21Z")
I’m sure that will come out when he puts in the implant… The anesthetic is starting to wear off. Ouch. ---
**Author:** ![kopek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kopek/32/337_2.png) [@kopek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kopek)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2020, 12:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ominous-signs/846818/38 "2020-01-25T00:25:56Z")
I am not kidding ------- my former dentist was so cross-eyed that the first time I looked up and saw him leaning over me I almost bolted. But he actually turned out to be really great. Now my current one who practiced before this on a Marine base; not so good. But at least you can look him in the eye while he malpractices. ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2020, 1:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ominous-signs/846818/39 "2020-01-25T01:05:25Z")
> [@Tatterdemalion](#): > > I’m sure that will come out when he puts in the implant… > > The anesthetic is starting to wear off. Ouch. No pain meds? Bummer. Take Aleve. Oh, IANAD. ---
**Author:** ![Tatterdemalion](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/43a26b/32.png) [@Tatterdemalion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tatterdemalion)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2020, 1:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ominous-signs/846818/40 "2020-01-25T01:14:20Z")
Yeah, they don’t give out the good drugs any more. I’ve got some Ibuprofen and Tylenol. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ominous-signs/846818.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ominous-signs/846818.md?page=3)