Dear Doctor: Comedians that make us smile!

For years, comedians and dentists have shared one common trait... the ability to make us smile!


As far back as the ancient Greeks, comedians have taken the common routine of life and turned it into comedy and farce. Dentistry especially has provided one of the richest veins of material for stand-up, skits, situation comedies and even books. It ...seems everyone remembers a favorite comedy routine about visiting a dentist: toothaches, drills, shots ñ practically anything dental - whose memories still bring a smile or chuckle.


Maybe it's old-fashioned nervousness or anxiety people may have about seeing the dentist, or the somewhat unbelievable notion that something as small as a tooth can cause such a big ache. Or, maybe it's just because one of the best-known anesthesics is commonly known as "laughing gas."


Whatever the reason, our favorite comedians often draw from dentistry with hilarious takes, that drown us in tears of laughter. Don't get us wrong, dentists don't take their profession or their mission lightly. But it's always good for the soul to take a lighthearted look at ourselves and what we do once in awhile, to help us empathize in seeing things from a patient's point of view.


So, in the spirit of good humor and of course smiling, here's a sampling from some of our favorite comedians and their take on dentistry. We can't guarantee that generous doses of these comedians will necessarily improve your dental health, but they will certainly improve your mental health.


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