Dental Arrogance, Reinforced!

(Text-only post warning. Taking pictures of myself isn't normal.....)

So, I haven't visited a dentist since before the first (stupid) Saw movie. For those not up on horror porn (slang term, not literally porn), the first Saw film was released in 2004. The FIFTH Saw movie comes out this weekend. So sad....(*insert your own anecdote about declining human morals here*)

Anyway, back to my dentistry story. I last visited the dentist in 2002, I think. It's been quite some time, anyway. Well, paranoia and my general attempt to take care of myself a little better led me to go to the dentist today. My main criteria for selecting a dentist was name-length and overall pronunciation difficulty. Bonus points if it sounds like you're putting a spell on someone with the name. Dr. Dibenedetto won the prize (Dr. Alakazaam was booked). Bottom line: no cavities. The claims that one should get their teeth cleaned every 6 months is possibly more ridiculous than the engine oil companies saying "change your oil every 3000 miles". Can I also ask why they tell you things like "your gums are going to bleed a little bit, but if you floss more and come in for more cleanings that won't happen."? Human beings shouldn't fall for tricks like that. Look at the weapon they are using. It's a sharp, bent piece of metal! Name any other part of your body that would stop bleeding if you jabbed it with pointed metal more often???? That just doesn't make any sense. Denstists are sadistic...

Not really. Deep down I know I should take care of these teeth. I will likely start going every 6 months now, but I'm not going to be afraid to cancel if I'm busy! (And I may get that weird front tooth thing fixed. Dr. Bibbity-bobbity-boo said it would only cost about $100 and be pretty easy to do.)

On to other news....

I'm not going to be able to come home this weekend because my final project is due friday night for my "Foundations of Effective Management" class, and I have to travel to Vegas monday. I won't complain about trips to Vegas, although it's pretty easy to be tired of traveling in general. I only travel about once a month though, so it's not a big deal. I get back on Halloween.

This year I'm helping coach an 8th grade basketball team. A guy I work with has a son that plays in the lower levels of competition and he asked if I'd help. They only practice twice a week, and these kids aren't even going to play in high school. They are just there for fun, and that's fine. I'm sure it will be a learning experience, and hopefully a good time too.

Alright, I'm typed out. I got sick (again!) this past week, but I'm pretty much back to normal. I think blogging may be weakening my immune system.....