Going to get your wisdom tooth removed?

A friend called me last evening; he had a facial infection thanks to his sneaky wisdom tooth/ third molar. The poor chap’s face was swollen and he looked like he had been in a car crash. He could barely open his mouth and was running a fever. The darned thing hadn’t even erupted. It was causing all this mayhem whilst being cosily nestled in its bony abode.

My friend, who has been forced to have a liquid diet the past couple of days, finally mustered up some courage and decided to visit a surgeon. Ideally, such cases are to be dealt with by an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon (OMFS).  

Ah yes! Finally, we come to why he called ME. Well… I am one, that’s why. I am an OMFS that is.

He wanted to know if I knew any highly qualified, extremely experienced, caring, skilliful, meticulous, perfectionist surgeon who could deal with his situation. I was dumbstruck for a moment. Now, if you’re a doctor, you would understand. Referring your family, relatives or friends to a particular doctor is always a harbinger of complaints and embarrassment. You will forever be held accountable for whatever transpires during and decades after the appointment.

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