Today was that twice yearly ritual, visiting the Dentist. Hygienist and a quick check.
Where else will you get the joys of the poker, the gouger, and the scraper jabbed at your teeth and gums? As I have long had some moderate gum recession, I get exhortations about keeping the exposed root on my first molars clean. And the reminder to use a fluoride rinse.
Ah, the pleasant staff, the pain of gouged gums, the mild bleeding. The hamfisted attempt by the hygienist to have a conversation (seriously, you are elbows deep in my mouth…)
And of course, where else would I hear the light banter of KBAY 94.5, and the latest Kelly Clarkson tune? I mean c’mon, isn’t that the definition of a great time.
Of course, I have hairline fractures in another tooth, so I will get to go back for a quick filling to hold it together and avoid a catastrophic failure and yet another crown.
Great day.
