The Magical World of Teeth: A Look From Inside A Dentist's Office

Today I had the pleasure of visiting my dentist, after a year of avoiding such pain and anguish. Sitting in the large, cushy chair with a lady hovering over me holding a tiny mirror in my mouth, I decided that dentistry is probably the worst field of work ever. Then I was reminded of my friend Nabil, whose aspiration is to become a dentist. (Naturally, his dream would be to become a doctor, however, that takes too many years of education and entirely too much money.) Amazingly enough, I had the privilege of discussing this topic with him today, among other things. I suppose everyone's different for that reason: because not everyone can become a doctor/actor/professional athlete.
What is the appeal of being a dentist though, really? Looking at teeth, injecting patients with anesthesia, filling cavities...I guess it's just too specific for me, as opposed to studying the entire human body. That, and who really wants to deal with people who forgot to brush before their appointment, or just never brushes their teeth at all? Never in my life would I dream of becoming a dentist. Doctor, maybe. Well, that's all I have for tonight folks, it's been real. Well, more real than the tooth fairy.
Your not-so-amused patient,
Anna