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T-minus 31 Days

The dentist mentioned, in an offhand sort of way about a year ago, that I should look into getting my wisdom teeth removed. As of today, it's been looked into and decided.Appointment card for wisdom teeth removal

Even I could tell, just by looking at the x-ray, that I am completely fucked. The roots of the upper teeth are up against the sinus. The lower teeth look like they're trying to make out with my second molars, and their roots are wrapped partly around the nerve. I've already painted a worst-case scenario for myself to fret over for the next month of two holes in my upper jaw and a lower jaw that has no sensation for the rest of my life.

June 12, 9:30 AM: The Day Of Reckoning. This is the definition of Suck.

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  1. Don’t worry; I’ll have lots of applesauce and mashed potatoes for you. Really, it’ll be ok.

  2. I’m sure you’ll get through it, but you might talk funny for a while.

    See, there IS an upside! Yay!

  3. You should have majored in Drama!

  4. Oh, come on. You get lots of free painkillers! But here’s some advice: They’re going to tell you that putting ice on your face immediately will keep it from swelling. It won’t.