Plasma Needle to Replace Dentist's Drill 169
dylanduck writes "From the New Scientist Tech article: "Sticking a needle with a flaming plasma tip into your mouth may not at first strike you as much of an improvement on conventional dentistry. However, the plasma needle, which is cold and painless to the touch, could be just the panacea we have been waiting for.""
Jesus Christ... (Score:5, Funny)
I have one question: (Score:3, Funny)
*turns on plasma needle*
Is... it... safe?
Re:Isn't "Panacea" derogatory? (Score:5, Funny)
I don't care what they claim. (Score:4, Funny)
It's the DENTIST.
It's a NEEDLE.
It's not normal to have needles stuck into your MOUTH.
Therefore... it's still going to friggin' HURT.
Re:Maybe a little better..... (Score:5, Funny)
I do. I plan on having like 80 cavities before they just rip out my teeth and put in dentures.
"Go easy on the soda", fark you Mr. Dentist man. You go easy on controlling my life.
Re:Maybe a little better..... (Score:1, Funny)
key factor (Score:4, Funny)
Re:Maybe a little better..... (Score:3, Funny)
And if you can't find such an object, I'm such a GNAA troll can help you out...
*rimshot*
Re:Mmm... (Score:2, Funny)
Yummm, hamburger! And its July 4th tomorrow
Re:Most important question: (Score:2, Funny)
God I hate going to the dentist...and I think I'm about due for another check-up.*sigh*
Re:Incomplete Summary (Score:3, Funny)
Yes, it's totally safe, with one caveat.. (Score:3, Funny)
Re:Maybe a little better..... (Score:3, Funny)
Re:Isn't "Panacea" derogatory? (Score:3, Funny)
first thought (Score:3, Funny)