A reluctant visit

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Sandra Martyres
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A reluctant visit

Postby Sandra Martyres » Thu Jan 22, 2015 3:57 pm

I sat biting my nails in the waiting room.
Despite being terrified, I'd arrived early
at the Denist's for my nightmarish ordeal.
I did know the score for I'd been there before -
Tiresome wisdom teeth that cause acute pain.
Yet I was shaking like an aspen - afraid
to expose the erring tooth to dental pliers.

The Dentist - a no-nonsense kind of fellow-
remained unfazed and politely but firmly
informed me that an extraction was a must.
I shut my eyes as he filled a long syringe,
with a fine needle which would be used to numb
my painful jaw- before I could react,
he had jabbed his weapon into my mouth thrice.
I winced, did not scream incase his hand shook.

Minutes later, when my jaw felt quite heavy,
the dentist went into action - like a gardener.
He seemed to dig around the offending tooth
brusquely telling me it was stubbornly stuck.
After what seemed, like a long loosening session,
his dreadful pliers appeared - I shuddered
He ignored my silent protests, and pulled hard
Out came the tooth- I felt a sense of relief.....

After all, it was not so bad, with the ice packs
And pain-killers, I am creeping back to normal....
Last edited by Sandra Martyres on Thu Jan 22, 2015 6:07 pm, edited 1 time in total.

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Nishu
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Re: A reluctant visit

Postby Nishu » Thu Jan 22, 2015 3:59 pm

Ouch :) hate visits to the dentist no matter what. I enjoyed your discomfort :) and terror.

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Stella
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Re: A reluctant visit

Postby Stella » Thu Jan 22, 2015 4:59 pm

Wisdom teeth are always so deeply embedded that they never want to leave you..

i think you were very brave Sandra..

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Nightmute
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Re: A reluctant visit

Postby Nightmute » Thu Jan 22, 2015 7:51 pm

Ouch, indeed! I was unlucky enough to have my four wisdom teeth pulled while stationed overseas....and the dentist was none to gentle and none too caring about how he approached, and proceeded, to rip those teeth away, Sandra. I certainly hope you heal up quickly and never have to go through such a painful ordeal again, Ma'am.

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Fay Slimm
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Re: A reluctant visit

Postby Fay Slimm » Thu Jan 22, 2015 10:54 pm

My dear friend the read made me shudder - you are so so brave. Hugs for sharing this ordeal with us.

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Tom Balch
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Re: A reluctant visit

Postby Tom Balch » Thu Jan 22, 2015 11:07 pm

I felt your pain reading this, Sandra. I do hope you feel better soon.

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Karin Anderson
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Re: A reluctant visit

Postby Karin Anderson » Fri Jan 23, 2015 5:24 am

A vivid and horrific description pf your ordeal and I felt I was there watching it all take place. Wisdom teeth can be stubborn to remove and it is good to know you are beginning to feel normal again. It is great to see you on the site again Sandra!


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