Back to reality. While I loved Hawaii, I really missed my kids and am glad to be home. I always wonder what I missed with patients when I am gone. Apparently, in my absence, I missed seeing one of the largest pieces of calculus ever found in the mouth still attached to a tooth. Luckily, Dr. Sutton knew that I would want to see it, so he saved it for me. I kid you not—in a disposable cup with water. I witnessed a piece of something that measured at least 1 inch by ½ inch attached to an extracted tooth.
At first, I thought it was part of the alveolar bone, but after closer examination, sure enough, it was calculus. Although I was disappointed that I didn’t get to remove the boulder, seeing it after the fact was still exciting.
Now, how many careers can satisfy you like that? I love dental hygiene.
Aloha and welcome to my life.
Lisa
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