2nd half comeback

After falling behind to a seemingly insurmountable 6-0 cavity deficit in the 1st half, Jonathan Mok rose to the occasion in the clutch, shutting out The Dentists with superb brushing skills and a magnificent array of flossing playcalling. However, the BCS was not so kind, as he will not be playing in the championship come spring break. Instead, Jonathan will be playing in the Holiday Bowl against The Oral Surgeons. The key to this game will be whether or not he can protect his star players, the wisdom teeth, against his numbing opponent. The outcome doesn't look so good, but Mr. Mok is praying for a miracle.

so no cavities this time compared to 6 my previous visit, but once again, my dentist reminded me for the umpteenth time that i need to get my wisdom teeth removed. she sounded a bit annoyed, so i tried to use my amnesia act, but most likely to no avail. the more i go to the dentist, the more i wonder what their deal is.

is there a worse feeling or sound than that of the dentist scratching your teeth like captain hook? i don't understand this at all. with all the tools they have in there, you would think you were in aisle 14 at home depot. if you ask me, they're going just a tad overboard trying to prove that you haven't been brushing 12 times a day. if you really need to use a metal hook to scratch every angle of the tooth in order to say "HA! HERE'S SOME PLAQUE!", most likely the patient is doing a decent job of cleaning them pearly whites.

after all the metalwork, the dentist then proceeds to brush your teeth with some motorized spinning thing and then floss your teeth for you like there's no tomorrow. what is that?? i mean, i can understand you doing this for small children who are still learning the do's and don't of dental hygiene, but come on, dawg. i don't think i need you to brush and floss for me, thank you very much. and i certainly hope you don't think i'm gonna tip you for this.

so i guess the most puzzling question is this -- being in a teeth-cleaning facility and all, where art thou toothbrushes? oh, right. they give them to you as party favors on your way running out the door.

is it just me, or is this process entirely whack? for one, how about this novel idea: use the TOOTHBRUSHES for teeth-cleaning and give away the KNIVES/HOOKS/METAL STUFF as party favors. yeah?

or how about this. everybody hates going to the dentist, so how about an incentive program. you go to your appointment and get checked for cavities first and foremost. if you pass the test with flying colors, then you're outta there like stromile swift and houston. if you have any cavities at all, then you will be punished by having your teeth cleaned. fair enough?

so who wants me as their dentist?