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"Name ?"
"Sojish"
"Age ?"
"29"
"What do you do ?"
"Software Engineer"
"Hey , I just checked another software engineer. Whats his name , XXX ( Name removed for privacy )"
"Yeah , he is my buddy. He gave me this clinic's number"
"Hmm, now open your mouth"
"Aaaa ( From here on, my vocabulary was limited to "aaa" . For my unfortunate readers, who are mostly non Dental Doctors, I'll give the translation in brackets)"
"Oh k , let me see . Hmm... you friends have similar problems. Large Calculus formation. . Gap between teeths because of no proper aligning"
"Aaa" ( I'm depressed ) "But then you've something your friend does not have " "Aaa?" ( What is that ? ) "Cavities . Atleast 2 of them in your molars."
"Aaa " 
Dont you brush your teeth ?
"Aaa " ( yes )
How many times ? once a day ?
"Aaa" ( affirmation )
"Are you not educated? Why does I've to teach you all this . ? You should clean your teeth atleast twice daily. Its very important that you do it , before you go to bed. Btw, how much time do you take to brush your teeth ? 2 mins ? 5 mins ? "
"Aaaa" ( As it was a multiple choice question, I let her pick the best answer out of it . Ennoda Kali ? )
"You should atleast spend 10 minutes. ( 10 mins?? Damn !! I did not pick that well hidden googly ) Atleast 10 minutes of detailed brushing, before you go to sleep . You understand that ?"
"Aaaa" ( meek acceptance )
Do you use mouthwash ?
"Aaaa" ( Used to )
How do you use it ?
"Aaaaa" ( I cant speak with all your tools in my mouth ) I showed my inability to communicate and she somehow understood what i was trying to convey. Once she removed all the mirrors , drills and pickaxes from my mouth , I gasped for sometime to regain my breath & vocabulary. "How do you use your mouthwash ? In concentrated form ? "
"Yes , doctor" ( I had a smile because finally I'm using some meaningful words for communication ) . "I take a cap full of mouthwash in mouth and gargle for 30 seconds and spit it out. I stopped using it a few months back , because I always felt my gums are getting burned after it."
"Thats because you are using it in the concentrated form and for 30 seconds. Dont do it . Add equal quantity of water to the concentrated mouth wash . Leave it in mouth for just 10 seconds and spit it out. Thing is you should not wash your mouth after it . Not atleast for 10 mins. You should brush your teeth only after 10 mins. "
"I should also brush after using mouthwash ?" "What ?? Who gave you the idea that, mouthwash is a replacement for toothpaste & brush ? I dont understand where you guys come with such stupid ideas ? Open your mouth , so that I can clean your teeth.
"Aaaa" In goes all the drilling machines and vacuum cleaners.
"All you software engineers are lazy bumps. After you use the mouthwash, give 10 mins for it to form a coating over your teeth . Then brush your teeth with a little amount of toothpaste. And remember to change your toothbrush every 2-3 months. You get me ? "
"Aaa "
And take an appointment for next week . I want to see if you are following my directions .
"Aaaa" Only if you are taking care of your dentals will I fill the cavities.
"Aaaa" You will loose some money filling those cavities.
"Aaaa"
If you decide not to loose money, you'll start loosing your tooth. Choice is yours .
"Aaaaaaa" Some tortures are physical
And some are mental,
But the one that is both
Is dental.
~Ogden Nash
My next appointment on Thursday . Please pray for me.
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May God save your Molars !
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