Wisdom Pangs

The inclination was nearly 145 degrees and the temperature was steady at 23 degree centigrade. My heartbeat had crossed the normal limit of 100 and was hovering around somewhere 125-130. There was a sense of slight anxiety in the air surrounding me. It was then a bright light flashed through my face and moved sideways. Just then, my dentist appeared in his usual demeanor and took a quick glance over my wisdom tooth. He pitied but nevertheless gave a helpless askance. In a time where nations hegemonise their economically weak neighbors, the third set of molar was dominated by its not so friendly neighbor, denying it any space for growth. "It needs to be extracted". My heartbeat jumped by another good 20 beats. This is one thing I couldn't bear for the psychological stress that comes along supersedes any relief that is caused by the anesthesia.

Today, he began the much anticipated extraction process. I tried to put a brave smile but my anxiety oozed out like sugarcane between cogs. Then came the localized anesthesia which deadened one side of my jaw completely.

The dentist had to struggle for good 30 minutes to get rid of that tooth completely. Now I understand why people say that I have a deep rooted wisdom. The anesthetic effect lasted for good 5 hours and now when I am blogging, the effect still remains, albeit at a much subdued level. I had to give bhajias a miss today as the dentist prevented me from having anything hot and solid till tomorrow noon. It seems I will have to do with the usual mango juice and bread.

Till then, Bon appétit to me!!