"The conversation is one-sided by necessity, which is the only saving grace of being there at all, that window into a world where I'm not constantly talking and get to find out what other people are interested in for a change."
"He loves all the seasons and the way a composite filling can stave off recession around the upper canines. He loves tea, coffee, red wine and turmeric; he loves fizzy drinks of all kinds, as a relatable prelude to the news that I have to stop consuming them."
"It was an emotional journey, starting with three decades of dreaming of a Ferrari. If I'd had the power of speech, I'd have probably gated off his openness by accident."
"All I was really thinking was: this is my fault. If only I could go back in time, and floss, and everyone like me could do the same, my dentist would most likely have a Prius."
A dental visit offers a rare opportunity for reflection and listening. The dentist, an enthusiast, shares his love for various pleasures and recounts his emotional journey of buying a Ferrari. The narrator contemplates the implications of such a purchase while humorously acknowledging their own dental habits. The conversation highlights the dentist's cheerful demeanor and the importance of finding joy in life's simple pleasures, even amidst the challenges of dental care.
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