Why Now?

I have never had a stitch of trouble from my wisdom teeth. I’ve had plenty of trouble otherwise, but not from my wisdom teeth. Until now—I think.

I’m not sure at what point today I became aware that my lower gums way in the back on the left side of my mouth felt somewhat swollen and sore. It’s a very uncomfortable sensation. I chewed a piece of gum, hoping the pressure would help and the sensation would go away. It didn’t.

Now my back tooth is somewhat sensitive to being tapped. I know that the last time I had x-rays taken the dentist commented that my wisdom teeth were coming in at an angle. As far as I’m concerned, they can just stay put. I don’t care if I ever see them, feel them, or hear from them in any manner. But right now, it feels like they are beginning to call.

Certain individuals think it's about my turn. I’m rather devastated about it. Very sad. I just hope that I injured my gums by flossing too vigorously and that I’m hypochondriacing myself into thinking that my tooth hurts. All I can say is:

“Please God. Not me. Not now.”