Damn the government doctors
...earning big bucks just by tending to a couple of patients per day.
Visited the dentist some time back and damn it was expensive. Consulted a specialist (ok my fault, needed a thorough check what after so long, like a year or 2?) and gotten a few GOLDEN words from her in return for the effort.
"You probably have a Dry Mouth problem."
That's it? I was expecting her to do some tests on me which I had seen on television.
So she cleaned up a little, no polishing even cause "no stains". That wasn't what I saw though, but alright, you are the expert. At least there were no decay or other problems detected. The consultation ended after handling me some consumables, which I gladly took 3 packets of since I thought they were plainly some "samples". In other words, I thought it was FREE. Forgive me, not that I am a 'kiasu' aunty who would queue up for free stuffs but is that I hardly visit the doctor, moreover, the bill was kinda high enough and I had to fork out another 9 bucks for the consumables still!? So not acceptable.
Each ziplock bag consists of toothpaste, mouthwash, gum and some disgusting gel to put in your mouth. They somehow contain a type of enzyme that aids in the production of saliva which I find it somehow effective (for the next hour) in helping me salivate and fight my Dry Mouth problem.
So, the bill adds up to about 130 bucks which I 'lan lan', no choice, had to pay. At least now I can assure myself I am gum-disease-free, no longer have to bother going for any specialist visit and start taking a "queue number" for my next dental visit at the polyclinic.
Sending in the receipt to HR for my pathetic $30 claim. Now tell me how contributive is that?
Sure sure, better than none. =[
Visited the dentist some time back and damn it was expensive. Consulted a specialist (ok my fault, needed a thorough check what after so long, like a year or 2?) and gotten a few GOLDEN words from her in return for the effort.
"You probably have a Dry Mouth problem."
That's it? I was expecting her to do some tests on me which I had seen on television.
So she cleaned up a little, no polishing even cause "no stains". That wasn't what I saw though, but alright, you are the expert. At least there were no decay or other problems detected. The consultation ended after handling me some consumables, which I gladly took 3 packets of since I thought they were plainly some "samples". In other words, I thought it was FREE. Forgive me, not that I am a 'kiasu' aunty who would queue up for free stuffs but is that I hardly visit the doctor, moreover, the bill was kinda high enough and I had to fork out another 9 bucks for the consumables still!? So not acceptable.
Each ziplock bag consists of toothpaste, mouthwash, gum and some disgusting gel to put in your mouth. They somehow contain a type of enzyme that aids in the production of saliva which I find it somehow effective (for the next hour) in helping me salivate and fight my Dry Mouth problem.
So, the bill adds up to about 130 bucks which I 'lan lan', no choice, had to pay. At least now I can assure myself I am gum-disease-free, no longer have to bother going for any specialist visit and start taking a "queue number" for my next dental visit at the polyclinic.
Sending in the receipt to HR for my pathetic $30 claim. Now tell me how contributive is that?
Sure sure, better than none. =[
