Forgot to mention I went to the dentist last week for the routine check-up/taking of my money. Needless to say, I got violated. And not in the good way.
Back in my ignorant days, I was considering the dental track. Good pay. Good work schedule.
Then two things happened that changed my perspective:
1) I became disenchanted with science;
2) I realized I don't hate my fellow human beings enough to inflict pain on them.
There is no pleasing dentists:
Do you brush and floss regularly?
"Yes"
How often?
"I brush at least twice a day and floss everyday. Is that 'regularly' enough for you? Are we going to start arguing semantics on top of you gouging my gums with that scythe-thing? Who am I, Braveheart?"
Well, your brushing and flossing don't seem to be very effective.
Well, this last visit pushed me over the edge. I'm openly declaring that I am a
rabid Anti-Dentite (
They DO have their own schools!). Thank you, Seinfeld, for giving me the strength to admit it.
Seriously, dentists. You and I are done, professionally.
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