... has gone. The rotten wisdom tooth at the top has ceased to be and a yawning chasm has taken its place. I am incomplete.After spending all morning wobbling at the thought of the extraction, and being told by thoughtless colleagues how much having a wisdom tooth removed can hurt, I was pleasantly surprised by the relatively painlessness of the procedure. The injection hurt more than having the tooth pulled.
It’s the after-care that’s slightly worrying. I have a sheet of don’ts, aimed at preventing a fresh outbreak of bleeding or the onset of infection. They include not drinking anything alcoholic for 24 hours, avoiding rinsing the mouth for 12 hours and a ban on ‘excessive’ exercise.
“Can I ride my horse?” I asked the dentist.
“As long as you don’t fall off,” she said.
Famous last words…
