A: What seems to be the problem?
B: I have a really bad toothache! My cheek is swollen and
I can’t eat anything.
A: Let’s have a look. Hmmm. This doesn’t look too good.
I think we may have to pull out your wisdom tooth. It’s
pressing against your molars and that’s one of the reasons
you are experiencing so much pain.
B: When you pull my tooth will you also have to extract
the nerve and the root?
A: First we will take some x-rays and see what we’re
dealing with. I also noticed a small cavity up front here, so
you are going to need a filling.
B: I guess that’s what I get for not flossing or brushing my
teeth three times a day.
A: It could be that, or maybe you are eating too many
sweets. In any case, I’ll administer an anesthetic and you
won’t feel a thing