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job interviews, visas, honduras, moving to new zealand? i clearly do not have enough on my plate. i have therefore decided that now is a good time to have my wisdom teeth removed. about 7 years ago, they were growing in and somewhat painful. i went to the dentist who told me i needed to have them removed immediately. according to the dentist, my mouth did not have enough space to accommodate them and that they would be painful until i did so. i was frightened so i did the most logical thing - i didn't go back. as it turns out, i did have enough space in my mouth, and all four have grown in straight and perfect.

i began going to a dentist again when we came to seattle. she has always gently suggested that i have them removed as well. apparently, my gum line is a bit receded on all four so there are pockets around the tooth (think like a loose turtleneck). it isn't a problem, but in the future it could get infected, which would be a bigger problem, and it is easier to heal the younger you are. since i will only have dental insurance for a few more months, i decided to go for it.

i have a consultation on july 8th and am scheduled for extraction on the 12th. to ease my fears, feel free to send me any positive stories relating your personal experience (please, please, please do not tell me any horror stories...i'm frightened enough).