Yesterday I had my first dentist appointment in eight years. I only went in for a checkup—-none of my teeth were hurting—-but I expected that I’d have a cavity or two after all of that time away.
I didn’t have any cavities!
This was a source of joy for me and consternation for my dentist. He told me, “The trouble with people like you—or with teeth like yours—is that you don’t need to brush or floss much to keep from getting cavities.” Do you see how he immediately lumped me into a category? Now I’m a dental scoff-law!
Apparently lack of cavities isn’t the same thing as lack of dental problems. He told me that one day my teeth would pay for my neglecting to see a dentist regularly. So you too, be warned!