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November 28, 2005
something rotten in the state of Denmark
Today I had a wisdom tooth extracted. All four came in about ten years ago, and I mostly had room in my mouth for them; according to Peter that makes me some kind of evolutionary throwback (my word, not his). This one (top row, far right in the picture, the one that's only half there) was kind of falling apart, though, so out she goes. I would have had them all out but my insurance will only cover removing "impacted" wisdom teeth and not "erupted" ones, which really just means that they've moved into place alongside my regular teeth and broken through the gum and are acting as functioning teeth just like all the others, but has a delightfully violent sound, like four tiny Mt. St. Helenses inside my mouth.
For those who asked, more on the Bauhaus show: AMAZING. Musically they were in top form. The venue was tiny, and the crowd pretty polite, so we were able to get right up front maybe three or four people deep away from the stage. Bob and Sandy seemed a little disappointed at the stage presence, but really I don't think I would have been very happy if the band had been jumping around and having a good time. There were moments when David J. would stand completely motionless except for his fingers, and it was perfect. Peter Murphy would let his hand holding the microphone drop to his side and stand back, looking from side to side at the others with a bored expression, and the perfect amount of aloofness and disdain.
On the way in I saw an old guy in some kind of boy scout uniform walking down the sidewalk and joked that he must be going where we were going (because he was the only person on the street near the venue that wasn't all gothed up). Near the end of the show he suddenly appeared behind me, and every time I tried to move away from him he would move closer, until he was brushing against me a little. Totally creepy. But hey, I was right!
I'm going to go suck on a wet teabag now. Send pudding!
Posted by jodi at November 28, 2005 05:43 PM | categories: self-absorbtion
Comments
They are sounding pretty good, aren't they? Did the show you went to start at EIGHT O'CLOCK? (I was scandalised by that -- the grandfathers of goth wanting to get to bed by 11?)
Posted by: sarah irene at November 28, 2005 07:08 PM
Oh jeez! I hope it settles down soon. I'm glad you were able to take care of it so quickly (by that I mean getting in and out on a Monday).
I wasn't disappointed, I think it was more I wasn't sure what to expect. I was the newbie in the crowd to these guys. I had a great time - in fact, I think I was pleasantly surprised.
Posted by: Sandy at November 28, 2005 07:35 PM
My wisdom teeth all erupted and I had the top two out a few years back due to acute...erm...rot. I like to think we're actually more highly evolved, and therefore able to accomodate a proper full set of teeth.
Sending thoughts of pudding and non-icky yogurt your way.
Posted by: Cari at November 28, 2005 08:26 PM
I asked for my wisodm teeth and the dentist gave them to me! I joke that I am going to make then into dangly earrings. three of the four came out whole. the forth is broken. The roots are knarly.
The tea works!
Hope you had an awesome time with you guy!
Get better.
Posted by: Melly at November 28, 2005 09:48 PM
I'm glad your tooth is out just fine. Sounds like it went well, mine were awful.
I wonder if having the early shows isn't the performers wanting to go to bed early, it's the clubs wanting to get the scary old goths out before too late. Because when I saw Skinny Puppy last year it was the same way, dreadfully early.
Posted by: Rebecca at November 28, 2005 09:51 PM
I'm "pudding" good thoughts out to you right now!
Posted by: NWJR at November 29, 2005 08:21 AM
Le sigh... yay Bauhaus. Swoon. And now I'll shut up about that.
Wisdom teeth instead: I had 6. An extra set, because I'm so fucking special. One set was so messed up I had to be put under for the surgery. Good times.
Thanks for showing the x-ray, by the way. I like the nose ring. :)
Posted by: Mandy at November 29, 2005 09:06 AM
Ok. I'm just going to say it: That x-ray is hideous.
You ARE an evolutionary throwback. My daughter is evolution-in-the-making (or something -- can't think of a better way to describe it). She was born withOUT wisdom teeth. When they did the x-rays for her orthodontic work, the buds for the teeth were not even there. I guess that is happening more and more nowadays. Hm. Intelligent design, maybe? (guffawwwwww)
Posted by: Norma at November 29, 2005 09:57 AM
Oh I hope your mouth heals up quickly. It's a great excuse for eating some tofutti cuties or rice dream though.
And also, your boob holder turned out great, I really like the color, it's perfect for you!
Posted by: Anne Marie at November 29, 2005 09:58 AM
Nice nose ring in the x-ray.
My wisdom teeth x-ray showed all of my earrings on either side of my head - 7 gold hoops. It was 1992, what can I say?
Posted by: Stephanie VW at November 29, 2005 10:02 AM
I adore the nose ring in the xray. I have had lots of x rays for dental work and the rest of me lately, and they've made me take out my jewelry every time. All I want is a photo like this! :-)
Posted by: Amy at December 1, 2005 03:22 PM
I had all 4 of mine out at 15. I got put out for it - one started moving and as I just had gotten out of braces for the *second* time, they weren't going to let any silly old wisdom teeth mess up the program. Happily, I didn't swell up at all - the only bitch was the stitches pulled when I smiled.
Posted by: ghita at December 1, 2005 11:41 PM