Saturday, June 13

Does Wisdom follow the 'Wisdom Tooth'?



Those knowing me close are acquainted with the fact that I have poor immunity. Specifically when the thing comes to oral health (oral here refers to teeth, gums, tongue, mouth and not otherwise). After every few weeks, something or the other comes up troubling me to speak or eat. I have gone through numerous "root canals", gum treatments and molar problems to an extent that every time I have to find a new dentist for I feel embarrassed visiting the same ever since one bantered me to get an all new denture instead. (no comments Smile18.com )
This time it is my swollen gum and inner cheek at the extreme end of the lower jaw on the right side. I have been trying to get an appointment with the dentist in the neighbourhood, (I have been missing the clinic times since past few days for my beloved sleep restrains me to be up for that) failing which I showed up there yesterday without one. After what seemed to be hours of waiting (why don't they include "queuing theory" on MBBS, BDS syllabi?), ultimately mera number aa hi gaya.

Though I was aware of what the problem was, this problem has been occuring time and again for the past one year now. I remember when it came up first time, to my surprise the doctor tried to conceal a laugh. I asked what was wrong, he told me that my appearing wisdom tooth on the upper jaw was disturbing the lower gum causing it to swell. Doctor ki hassi ho gayi and meri band baj rahi thi. The result was the drill machine nipping the evil in the bud (grinding the tooth a li'l bit to relieve the gum). Since then, it grows up every 2-3 months and I have to visit the dreaded thing again. At times I wonder aur kitna bada hoga!!




Dentists are inhuman I must say. I aint saying this, but my experience with hell load of them is saying. They bend into your mouth and consider it a wrestling rink and your tooth their opponent.. I remember once when I had to get one of roots pulled out (extra growth), the dentist was a lady doctor, (ek foonk ki maar i.e. could be blown away with one exhale- I have funny categories to describe physical appearance of people, my fave being 'ek horn ki maar'- used it for our colony watchman) she had put her whole strength for three consecutive days failing to the the required and ultimately her husband (ek thappar/slap ki maar) had to pull it out. Adding a compliment "Sher jaise daant hain" (I am a Leo though Smile18.com ).



But the whole point is why is it called Wisdom tooth when it has not brought any wisdom to me?

No, I'll be 25 too soon, but is wisdom there with me, I doubt it seriously. 3 of my wisdom tooth have already appeared, may be I have to wait for the fourth one to be wise enough.

The idea struck to me when I were upside down for the "Sarvaang aasan" with my coach's help (yes the same gym instructor who is my eye candy these days Smile18.com). May be b'cuz the rushing blood would have hit the strings of my brain causing it to open up after the long time of non usage.


Shortly after the torture at the dentist, plus compensating for the 'anti socializing movement' I've been indulged into for past few days, decided to pamper myself and showed up at the exquisite saloon of the town. Got myself full body massaged, manicure, pedicure, including a 'detoxifying skin clean up'. I am feeling light and good. Smile18.com

I've decided to 'Re'-discover myself (for I've lost the count whichth time decided it).

And they say wisdom follows the wisdom tooth. Does it seem like so after reading my blog??

P.S.
The scariest thing on the planet is the very comfortable appearing "Dentist's Chair". I am a strong believer of the marketing and consumer behavior theory "Looks are deceptive".

Reminds me of a joke:
When the dentist bent inside a lady patients mouth with a drilling machine in his hand, she clutched his balls tightly. Embarrassed doctor said to the lady "Ma'am you are aware of what you are doing. Aint you?" The lady replied "Yes. This is to remind you that we are both not going to hurt each other".




54 Obiter Dicta (Comment here):

Kunjal said...

even I have lots of experience with the dentist:)with 2 rootcanals and 5 filings I can surely compete with you :)

neha said...

it was actually amusing 2 hear abt ur experiences at the dentist...and finaly 2 sum it al the last joke...lol

muthu said...

hmhm... I have been pretty much lucky with dentists...

:):)

I think it s something being a gal that always makes you guys dentist haters.. My mom too hates her dentist episodes.. :)

And the last joke was ROFL.. ha ha.. Where are gals like that???


:D cheers then mate.

P said...

poor immunity?

why does that sound like me?

Americanising Desi said...

i had a whole two years dedicated to my dentist for braces...
but it was a good eperience :)

obviously every piece of good comes with a little pain and that is bearable :D

sanely insane said...

looks like the tooth god and u didnt get well together :P

Arv said...

now am dreadin the day I would have to walk into :(

take care da...

rest well...

Cяystal said...

Aye haye!! Start eating calcium madam jii..immunity banao...mainu tabeeyat rarely kharab hoti hai! :D..and awesome..atleast you're having the wisdom teeth grow..(wisdom or no wisdom :D)..you must be knowning SO many jinke hote hi nahi hai!..you have a reason to say you're wiittyy..;)
Btw. You hitting on yor gym instructer? *bats eyelashes* Kya time aa gaye hai! :P..lol..
****"Yes. This is to remind you that we are both not going to hurt each other".

LOL!

Cяystal said...
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Amit said...

ahh..good one! tk care with ur teeths :)

following u for some time..nice blog...keep in touch !

cheers!
amit

Dhanya said...

Wisdom doesn't necessarily follow the wisdom tooth. If it did, I would have been considered wise ages ago ;)

I just feel so 'blessed' that mine didn't give any probs. I have witnessed the pain some people go through (including my mom).. no thanks to their teeth!

Pesto Sauce said...

I too got my wisdom tooth pulled out recently. The dentist charged a whopping 2500 bucks

Richa said...

@ Kunjal,
rofl!! sure ur way ahead than me :D

Richa said...

@ neha,
hehe.. like doctor, like u.. :D

Richa said...

@ Muthu,
thnk ur stars for tht :D and ladies got nothing to do with the dentists, its with the probs.. and here i am.. :)

Anonymous said...

Oye hope your wisdom tooth goes away, your brain clears up AND you tell us one good joke per post. :D

Dewdrop said...

:) haha... well, I agree with one thing... dentists are by far the most dreaded of all docs!

Me said...

ROFL... Hooooohahahahahaha

Dentist and YOU... :D Ek anokhi love isshtory... ;) ;)

Koi faayda nahi wisdom tooth ka... mera wisdom toh aaya nahi.. jabki I have 32 teeth.. :(

Richa said...

@ Jinxed Pixie,
because as i always say, u r the younger me :P btw, does ur display pic here too shows u have a tooth ache?? ;)

Richa said...

@ Seher,
hehe.. i have to second u :D the outcome is desirable, we dun mind having some pain :D

Richa said...

@ Sanely Insane,
lolz, no tht ways, the tooth fairy gave me back all mine :D

Richa said...

@ Arv,
i really hope the day doesnt come :D

Richa said...

@ Crystal,
it is not about calcium babes, dentists say it has gotta do sumthn with my birthplace..

lolz, totally, but really i dun need the proof to say i am witty :D

and yeah the instructor, he has got the cutest smile in the world :D moreover, i have a reason to hit the gym everyday :D

Richa said...

@ Hopeless Romantic,
thnx dude :)
ill sure keep in touch :)

Richa said...

@ Dhanya,
totally, i too have 3 and 4th appearing.. and i am no wise :D btw, wise is a word used for older ppl though :D
i hope u dun have to visit the dentist ever..

Richa said...

@ Pesto sauce,
oh my!! 2500 bucks!!
o_o u shud have told the dentist tht he is taking away something from u, not putting in sumthn!! :D

Richa said...

@ Ki,
lolz.. sure ill try my level best to give u guys good jokes, but dun blame me if they turn poor or even pathetic :P

Richa said...

@ Dewdrop,
totally :D

Richa said...

@ harshi,
oye yaar, no love ishtory, har jageh nahi fit hota love :P

hehe, mujhe pata hai tujhe nahi aayi wisdom, mujhey bhi nahi aayegi :D

Arjun said...

hhahaha... :P

But the whole point is why is it called Wisdom tooth when it has not brought any wisdom to me?

I worry abt it every alternate day.. :)

Enjoyed the post.....

My advice - Mission dulhan doondho - Search for a dentist.. u can save a lot of money... Sometimes it could work out to be as simple as that - ek thappar ki maar .. Think over .. :P

Cheers..!!
Arjun

Unknown said...

This post reminded me of the famous poem "This is going to hurth just a little bit" by Ogden Nash

Here is the link
http://www.ee.nus.edu.sg/~teokh/dentist.html

Enjoy!!!

Btw We share another thing in common now.My 4th wosdom tooth caused so amny problems that I had to get it extracted:(

And the experience with dentists is more or less the same! :'(

Rià said...

totally agree with ur take on dentists!!and abt wisdo tooth, even i dont seem to hav an answer to tht. lemme know if u find out why is it called wisdom tooth when all it gives is pain!!

Anwesa said...

i'll b bac after i finish laughing...

Keshi said...

Wisdom is in my every tooth, for none can do without the other. lol!


**The scariest thing on the planet is the very comfortable appearing "Dentist's Chair".

I agree! The wait for ur turn is worse.


Keshi.

Unknown said...

Use COLGATE!! :P

Richa said...

@ Arjun,
rofl!! good idea.. ill today ask my dad to consider one :D

Richa said...

@ Akki,
thank you girl so much.. i was so long looking for this poem.. i remember i read it back in school but cudnt remind the poet and the original content!! thnx a lot :)

Richa said...

@ Ria,
i am sure gonna undertake this survey and put the results out!! :D

Richa said...

@ Anwesa,
hehe...

Richa said...

@ Keshi,
hehe.. dint i say they shud include queuing theory in the syllabus :D

Richa said...

@ Aparnaa,
i do already :D

Onward said...

damn re!! i commented and now its not ere!! tu ne delete toh nahi kar diya na??!!

anyways..blessed i am coz i ve never had to visit the dentist ever!! I ve heard how traumatic it gets in there and i ve also been there with my mom for her dental check up and the fear in her eyes..hehe (serves her right for making me get all those injections when young!!).

Y do u wanna get wise re?? that just complicates life. When u r immature like now...u can do whatever wheneva..aint tat more fun??!!..so lets hope even with the 4th tooth coming..u remain just as unwise :P.

luv
amith

Richa said...

@ Amith,
kiya re.. dun u know how much i despise u tht ill del all ur comments :P
it happens wit me too and lot of times tht my comments get deleted..

am happy u r blessed and stay blessed :) awww. for uir mom.. u sadist!! :P

lolz, no u got it wrong, i dun wanna get wise at all i am happy like this- non sense :D
growing old is mndatory, growing up is optional!!

:P

ani_aset said...

hehe loved the post :)

Enchanted Sophie said...

lol! Nice one!! :)

loved yr blog!

bondgal_rulz said...

Me a dentist hater too!! Sadists I tell you!!

But my dentist is a cut1e. ;) :D Yay!!

Damn your post reminds me that I'm now two months late for my scheduled appointment with him for the retainers. :(

But courtesy the joke in the post I now know what to do if he irritates me beyond my prescribed limit. ;)

Cheers

Richa said...

@ Ani_aset
thnx loads, and welcome :) hope to see more of you :)

Richa said...

@ VJ Sophie,
hey thnx :) and welcome aboard!! :D

Richa said...

@ Isha,
same pinch :P
even mine is cute but when he bends into my mouth, all his cuteness dissolves :D
awww... catch up soon with ur dentist cuz he is cute :P
lolz, beware!!

Kartz said...

Reminded me of Ogden Nash's poem - This is going to hurt just a little bit.

Read it. :)

Good 'un buddy... Loved it. :D

And guess who's back? :)

Peace. Be well.

Anonymous said...

more wisdom filled posts to follow?

when u talked about ORAL, i thought about mouth, teeth and gums only.. what did you mean by OTHERWISE?

Mahesh Sindbandge said...

Richa,

Atlast i am here to read this post , which was long pending..

I had this doubt 8 months back when my wisdome tooth gave pain to my lower gums, but by then i hadnt started blogging, for i am just 6 month old blogger.

I agree with your pain for tooth, but tooth are so tough, that one has to act tough with them. isn't?

I can clearly see that you got no additional wisdom after your wisdome tooth chapter, in your post at least :-P

Keep writing.
Cheers...

enchantinganki said...

i am getting 4 wisdom tooth simaltaneously and if tats not enough i still have my 2 milk teeths....i am still alive and dont have to visit d doc..wats say?

riddhiculous said...

wisdom tooth.. i remember having false alarms for them all of the time.. touchwood i have never been to a dentist so far.. but at times my jaw hurts and from past 4years i have been saying it must be the wisdom tooth.. and whenever i blurt it out in front of friends they laugh it off saying"wisdom" and you.. haha daanto mein hi aasakti hai tere.. dimag ki kami shayad wahan puri hojaye..
may be the same is the case with u.. u have really 'wise' tooth.. :)

take care richh..
As ogden Nash said "It is going to hurt just a little bit" and going to dentist is a 'vivious' circle remember.. so just stick to one/.. don't shy away.. abey u r paying them..and then waiting in long queues as well

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