Wednesday, May 06, 2009

White Teeth


Americans have great looking teeth, that's for sure.
I just got a call from my dentist reminding me about my check-up on Monday.
Hang on a sec - didn't I just have my teeth cleaned, like - yesterday? Ok, so it was 6 months ago, but I'm starting to feel a bit overwhelmed.
Even when I was the most diligent about my gnashes back in London I only went once a year (let's not talk about the time when I didn't go for four years....). I tell the dentist that I would like to change my appointment. Once a year is more than plenty.
I can hear he is annoyed.
He gives me a small lecture on dental care, cavities and dental plaque build-up.
It's OK; I assure him. I can handle it. I have healthy teeth (and a busy schedule).
He's not convinced. He's thinking that it will be impossible to get near me, my mouth will be a gargling vortex of death, rot and bad breath, he will need to shut down the clinic and have it sanitized afterwards.
- I promise to brush twice a day, I assure him.

And I make a mental note to start flossing. At least once a month.

3 comments:

Saltistjejen said...

Ooouuups! Jag har inte varit hos tandlakaren sedan vi flyttade hit. Hm, sa det ar val typ 4 ar sedan nu ungefar. Tanker hela tiden att jag ska ringa och boka tid men det blir aldrig av...
Jaj, nu SKA jag val gora det da!
kram!

Ann-Katrin said...

Borsta med bikarbonat innan du går nästa gång också och imponera honom med vita tänder dessutom ;-)

cecilia said...

Saltis: hopas jag kan inspirera dig - jag tycker att tandläkarbesök är avskyvärt, och skjuter gärna upp det, det finns så mycket andra roliga grejer man kan göra:).

Ann-Katrin: Det ska jag göra!