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When Wisdom Teeth Meet Investment Advice

How a dentist got more than just wisdom teeth out of the conversation

B.R. Shenoy
Good Vibes Club
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2 min readDec 24, 2024

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Dentist’s office
Photo by Quang Tri NGUYEN on Unsplash

“In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.” ― Albert Einstein

My daughter, a recent college graduate, had all her wisdom teeth removed this month. Wisdom teeth removal is often a rite of passage, and it was her turn to go through it. Since we were short on time, we scheduled both the consultation and the extractions on the same day.

I asked the oral surgeon if she could return to her remote work afterward. However, he responded with a firm no. She opted for twilight anesthesia, which made me feel a little better.

I was especially relieved since she has fainted before, even when having blood drawn during an annual checkup.

While I waited in the waiting room, the oral surgeon and his staff administered the anesthesia. To help her relax, he chatted about her new job as a financial analyst. I thought it was a thoughtful touch. But later, she told me he’d asked for investment recommendations and inquired how much her biggest…

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B.R. Shenoy
B.R. Shenoy

Written by B.R. Shenoy

Former Nomad/Expat on 3 Continents•Editor: The Shortform, Dancing Elephants Press, Good Vibes Club, & The Heritage Pub•MS Toxicology• BS Biochemistry•Mom of 2

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