A SESSION WITH MY DENTIST

My Dentist: Sir Jase, our long observation has taken us to this point. The pain you experienced towards the end of January may have been a result of severe stress and lack of sleep. These factors gravely affect the sensitivity of your tooth. Our permanent filling is near the nerve and, given your immune system, what you went through isn’t really that unusual. Some patients have displayed similar symptoms, with delayed bodily reactions also. The later part of December and/or the earlier part of January may have been physically or psychologically stressful for you.

Me: (pauses, thinks about “lack of sleep…later part of December and/or the earlier part of January may have been physically or psychologically stressful …”) –Yes…it has been, Doc. It’s just now that I realize it.

My Dentist: I agree with what your dentist-friend said that “every tooth is worth saving”. You have to think twice about any extraction. Plus, it can affect your general appearance depending on how the “blank space” can be seen when you smile. That space will also give the remaining others more chance to move and adjust further apart and you don’t want that. You will now be taking a stronger antibiotic, whatever infection occurred under the tooth will be neutralized. As we’ve ensured, the pasta is sealed and appropriate medications have been applied.

Me: I do feel a sense of loss knowing I decided to let it go. It was beautifully done. I think I’ll hold on to it for now, observe further.

My Dentist: Yes. Let’s make it two months. Sleep longer. Try to find a better way to cope with your stress. We’re all vulnerable but we can go around it!

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=> Now isn’t this a ‘hugot’ conversation? HAHAHA!!!

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