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OUT TAKE

Today's movie was a trip to the dentists office to have two front teeth extracted, bone graft implanted (the cow or artificial kind, I don't know which), a sew up and the fitting of a temporary plate which I will wear for two days before routine removal for cleaning and overnight soaking. This will keep the swelling down. Hard to believe but true.

The whole thing took about 25 minutes. This guy is good and fast.

I will have pain and I can take ibuprofen or ibuprofen and tylenol, the combination being a new trick to alleviate pain which is even superior to some narcotics which I prefer not to take both because I don't like the effect and because as an alcoholic it is walking a little bit toward the wild side.

I was never into pills or narcotics but it is not wise to mess with them unless absolutely prescribed and ordered by the doc.

It is a little sore now and will remain so for a week or so. I go back in two weeks for a look-see.

Almost none of the things I worried about happened. So far.

The next step after this heals is to take care of some remaining teeth. A root canal perhaps and a crown or two. Then, a new permanent plate which will last for 15 years or more. This one is just plastic.

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