I love Dr. Sherman so much that I don't even follow his instructions for exemplary tooth care. JUST SO I HAVE A REASON to go back and see him again. That's right- no flossing, no brushing, and nothing but candy, cookies, coffee, and cakes. I'd even get my tongue re-pierced if it meant more tooth damage for Dr. Sherman to fix. Ok- I made all that up. I do brush and I do floss (sometimes) and I do eat things besides sugar and I would NEVER get my tongue pierced again.

That said, I did something terribly wrong. Because my gums and my back tooth are on freaking fire! Can you guess whose chair I'll be sitting in next week? Praying for novacaine and an extraction? That's right. Dr. Sherman. Get ready, Doctor. Here I come.

Excellent doctor. Clean office. Barbara the Office Manager is sweeter than anything. Reasonable prices for those of you without insurance. Conveniently located on the 38 Geary line. What's not to love? Now go break a tooth or get a cavity or something.

I love going to the dentist. I know it's a bit freakish, but everytime I go I walk out feeling like I can rule the world. Usually the visit goes like this:
Doc's Hygenist: "So Zev, any problems or concerns with your teeth since the last time you were here?"
Zev: "Nope, everything seems to be ok. Well, nothing except that my teeth probably hate me from the amount of coffee, cigarettes, and red wine I consume on a daily basis."
Doc's Hygenist: "And are you flossing on a regular basis?"
Zev: "Do you want the truth or would you prefer a lie?"
Doc's Hygenist: *Blank Stare*
Zev: "Ok, ok, I hate flossing. I never do it. The only time I floss is when you folks do it for me. I know I should, but honestly, I never will."
****After the scraping and flossing and cleaning***
Doc's Hygenist: "Well...I hate saying this considering that you don't floss and you smoke and drink coffee, but your teeth are perfect. There is absolutely nothing wrong with them."
I've been with Doc Sherman for about 4 years and in that time his office has done all my cleanings, pulled my wisdom teeth, and re-filled the one little cavity I have. They rock.
Oh yeah! Drinking, smoking and not flossing = 1 point
Doc Sherman (although he's awesome!) = zilch.