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Everything You Always Wanted to Know (Or Not Know) About Getting Your Wisdom Teeth Removed

Dudes, I got my wisdom teeth out last Friday.

Let me tell you something, the sound of your teeth cracking like  splintering wood is something you never forget.

NEVERRRR.

After a long gestation, I decided not to go with sedation against the recommendations of many friends.

Luckily, I was only having two teeth removed (one tooth never came into existence and the other is in hiding) and they were relatively easy extractions, otherwise I would have maybe, maybe, gone under.

But not only was it $400 cheaper not to be sedated, but, I’ll be honest, voluntarily putting myself into a  coma is a terrifying thought. It’s even more scary when you hold the knowledge that THREE SEPARATE PEOPLE you know of have died while in the dentist chair. THREEEE!

The alternative to being knocked out is Novocaine, which worked out perfectly.

Since sharing my wisdom teeth perils with friends online and in real life, I’ve discovered that a lot of twenty-somethings are in similar situations that (more…)

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Wisdom Tooth

I just brewed a pot of coffee without a pot underneath it. I also couldn’t think of the word “pot”. Needless to say, I don’t trust myself with writing a post today. I’m not sure what words will come out of my mouth.

I feel like poo today and I’m pretty sure it’s because I have a wisdom tooth coming in. I have a lot of dental work that needs to be done and that fact depresses me. I’m depressed not because I’m scared of the dentist, but because with or without insurance, dental work costs a buttload. If anyone here in Austin has any recommendations on a dentist who is good, but inexpensive or offers a payment plan (that isn’t that stupid dental credit card), please let me know! I feel a health insurance rant post coming on soon.

In the meantime, I’m going to post this picture of my teenage father. This picture weirds me out in so many ways- I love it.