F is for Fillings

Since yesterday, I was sitting trying to think of what I would write for F.  This morning, I was eating some ice (I know, it's not really good for your teeth, but I like to eat ice), and as I was eating it, I had no idea why, but my front teeth felt funny.  My front two teeth seemed normal, but it seemed like the one to the right of them (my right) felt like it was partially tucked behind my right front tooth.  I looked in a mirror and it looked normal. I have long nails at the moment, so I put my nail between my teeth.  It still felt funny. I did this until my teeth felt normal.

By now my teeth felt normal. I tried to remember if the one that felt like it was behind my front tooth had a filling.  I have a lot of fillings.  This may be partially due to how I only kind of took care of my teeth during high school, but I was pretty good with my dental routine.  I always make sure to brush my teeth at least before bedtime now.

However, I apparently have "soft" teeth.  It was also always difficult for me to floss because I couldn't get the floss and my fingers into my small mouth.  (I am so thankful for those reach flossers they make now!)

Anyway, because of this, the cavities were not on the surfaces of my teeth. They were always BETWEEN them.  I'd tell the dentist that I would try to floss, but it was difficult.  This led to getting lots of fillings.

I couldn't tell you how many fillings are in my mouth.  I can tell you that I got so used to going to the dentist that now the only thing I really hate is the novocaine shot to numb my mouth.  It's is definitely the worst part of going to the dentist.

Of course, I've never had any procedure worse than getting fillings.  Even the dentists I've seen have not been concerned about my wisdom teeth.  Despite having a small mouth, my wisdom teeth seem to be fine and I've never needed them removed.

Here are some phrases (and articles about their origins) that have to do with teeth.
Phrase Origins: Sans Teeth, Sans Eyes, Sans Taste, Sans Everything
Phrase Origins: By the Skin of Your Teeth