So, I just got back from the dentist and I have two fucking cavities!!! What in the hell... I still love going to the dentist, don't get me wrong, but come on, I am so disappointed in myself. Oh, and, how exciting is this: I should get my wisdom teeth taken out! (can you sense the sarcasm) I have a relatively short jaw and, though my wisdom teeth are all totally up, they are basically being hugged by the skin at the back of my mouth leaving nice homie pockets for bacteria to grow in. Since humans have teeth in sockets of bone, I am not only jeopardizing the wisdom molars, but my second (12 year) molars as well, as the down-pocketing can cause significant damage to the socket of both teeth and the teeth themselves. Apparently, up to 80% of people end up having to have their wisdom teeth out over the course of their lives (according to a search that I just did on the internet). And I don't mean to be all self-righteous or anything, but I have always had good teeth (and, paradoxically, the hygenist and dentist both said that I have really good teeth today during my appointment). That is part of who I am, Rachel: over-achieving perfectionist, high-strung, science geek, bari player, near-perfect attendance, good teeth, and, until about 2 years ago, no cavities, good teeth. ::sigh::
I thought that I had come to terms with my one cavity up to this point, but I definitely haven't, let alone two new ones and a "minor" wisdom tooth surgery. Stupid humans, working against natural selection in so many ways... If it weren't for them, I would either not have wisdom teeth or my jaw would be large enough to accommodate them...
But, in case anyone is looking for a dentist in the Iowa City area, I do recommend Classic Smiles, which was recommended to me by the lovely and talented Kim. They were nice and did a really good job on my teeth.