Wisdom Tooth

Just because it appears so late, like in your twenties, then it is considered to be presumably 'wiser'? I can prove that it is not wise at all. Well, at least in my case.

I get all four wisdom teeth. They were pretty much fine when they were still growing. But the first lower left wisdom tooth which developed fully and beautifully started to grow against my cheek. So, several years ago, I underwent a surgery with a team consisted of three dentists. I vaguely remember the experience but I guess, it was ok. Ha!

Then two of my upper wisdom teeth grew at the same time, I think. They are huge! But my jaw is bigger, haha. So, they're still hanging find resembling the stalactites :p The last one to grow was the lower right tooth. It didn't really develop well and not all was out in the surface of my gum but unfortunately it started to build hole. 

Because I was living in a remote area years ago, I remember visiting a dentist and he suggested to 'kill' the tooth and fill in the hole. I supposed I agree with that. So it was done. No complication, nothing. Until...couple of weeks ago, the filling was gone, and some of the edge of the tooth was getting too sharp and started hitting my inner cheek! I tried to bear it, but it's getting unwise, not like its name.

I gave up, I went to a dentist. A different one, a lady, a very wise one, for real. And, she happened to be my late mom's friend. Well, that last fact, I was just realised it later after I met her for the first consultation though :) To make the story short, this one wisdom tooth is in a bad condition. It has to be treated with medication for a week then I have to do another 'small' surgical extraction. Hey, I did one, why should I be scared now? 

Umm, the dentist had her own consideration actually, she told me later on after the small surgery is done, that it was a difficult case to perform. But, she preserved it from me, to avoid psychological stress out at my end. And, the other thing, she did it because she cares for me. She cares for my mom. That one really almost burst me into tears.

So, last Saturday morning, I underwent the small surgery. She performed it herself, such a tough dentist for her age! Other than the above reason, the other reason why she didn't send me to a team of surgeons were because it could safe me hundred of dollars! And the pain! Well, true. I remembered I took a lot of painkillers before. But this time, I only took one so far, and the treatment and healing process is simpler and more natural. True that it took an hour to get the unwisely-behave tooth to get out of my gum, but it worth the pain -afterwards.

It's funny that having this one wisdom tooth extracted is somehow being part of my own journey of wisdom. Oh, well, maybe not. Maybe I'm still a little drowsy because of the anaesthetic effect :p The real thing to do as part of my adventure for me these days until next week are: eating anything soft only, less talking, and tooth brushing elegantly! Haha!