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jjoerger

jjoerger

Veteran Expediter
Owner/Operator
US Army
Does anyone know how to find a dentist while on the road?
I am going to try the Iowa 80 if I can make it there during business hours. If not I need to find one that will take me Thursday or Friday. I have a crown on a post on my front tooth that came out and I need to have it re cemented. No pain, but I look like a North Florida Redneck.:(
 
scottm4211

scottm4211

Veteran Expediter
Owner/Operator
Google "walk in dental clinic" with whatever state you're in and lots should show up. Otherwise, git er done :p
 
paullud

paullud

Veteran Expediter
If you have a problem finding one they sell temporary cement in drug stores and I believe WalMart.

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Jenny

Jenny

Veteran Expediter
When we were in Nogales AZ I googled dental clinics, checked their reviews, and found one that got me in and out in a half hour. great place.

Where are you at right now?
 
Jenny

Jenny

Veteran Expediter
Oh yeah google emergency dental clinics most are open late and not overly expensive
 
ATeam

ATeam

Senior Member
Retired Expediter
When Diane got her braces done and we were seeing the dentists a lot, and they knew about our life on the road, they said to call them if we ever needed to see a dentist on the road and they would hook us up. We never did so but they seemed to have some sort of network for referrals. You might try calling your dentist at home for ideas.
 
BillChaffey

BillChaffey

Veteran Expediter
Owner/Operator
US Navy
Mr. A, didn't you fly your bride home to a Dentist a few years ago?. Then get a car load of grief on here for doing it?:rolleyes:.
 
ATeam

ATeam

Senior Member
Retired Expediter
BillChaffey said:
Mr. A, didn't you fly your bride home to a Dentist a few years ago?. Then get a car load of grief on here for doing it?:rolleyes:.
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We flew Diane home and back to the truck several times to see her dentists while she was having braces work done. I don't remember getting any grief for it.

A mostly off-topic story if I may:

We were once on a cross-country load that took us close to the dentist office and Diane was due to have her braces adjusted. It worked out great as we were able to get an appointment. I waited in the truck while Diane went in.

The dentist was very interested in the truck and, at Diane's invitation, he came out for a truck tour which I gave. At one point he was sitting in the driver's seat and I stood along side. With both hands on the wheel, he turned, looked up at me and said with a smile, "I've always wanted to be a trucker."

I smiled back, nodded, and thought to myself, "I've never wanted to be a dentist."

Driving felt particularly good that day. We are blessed to be doing work we love.
 
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cheri1122

cheri1122

Veteran Expediter
Driver
Dakota said:
Get some super glue and have a fellow trucker glue it back in :D
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You're joking, right? But I actually did it, and even though my dentist thought it was hilarious too, it worked! [Beats looking like any kind of redneck....]:D
 
jjoerger

jjoerger

Veteran Expediter
Owner/Operator
US Army
I got it fixed at the Iowa 80. The dentist there did a better job fitting it then my local dentist.
Don't hate me because I'm beautiful again.:p:eek:
 
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