Open Wide 11/28/03

Cotton swab with mint gel

On my gums, can't feel

Three inch syringe burrowing in

Injecting ounces of Novocain

With smile she said "Are you ok?"

Would rather not say

Rinse my mouth, see trace of blood

Feel numb, wasn't that bad

Got sweat on my palm

Got a knot in my mind

Took my head like coconut husk

Gently press against her chest

"Open wide this won't hurt a bit

Will only take few minutes"

Whining drill, water jets,

smell of burning skin

Vacuum sucking debris to drain

With my eyes close, I silently pray

That drill won't go astray and hurt me

After the procedure, should I go?

No, have to pay 50% due

With insurance you can't be saved

Like paying another mortgage

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Massage gum, floss and brush teeththat will save your day