Gentle Dental

10 things you should know about going to the dentist (from the perspective of someone who's never had braces):

1) No matter how much you floss, there's always tarter. Smh.

2) It's the only place where a stranger can and will stick their hands in your mouth without so much as an introduction.

3) The X-rays are the worst.

4) There's always a fish tank. And Nemo always looks like he wants to escape. Feeling's mutual, buddy.

5) No one likes to go. Except my father, but he's weird.

6) The whole place smells like Listerine.

7) And sounds like a symphony playing during road construction.

8) The best part is reclining back in the chair and seeing what obscure photos are posted on the ceiling. (Today it's two hugging macaws.)

9) If you still have your wisdom teeth (gasp.) the techs will treat you like some rare subspecies they've only ever heard of in textbooks.

10) At least they give you a free toothbrush and mini floss for your time and efforts.


                                         - with love,
                                                tsg (with cleaner, whiter teeth)