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@Graceruansu
Jun 25, 2026, 02:13 AM
Toothache Agony and the Doctor's Helplessness
I still remember the day I went to the dentist, my toothache was almost unbearable. As a frequent visitor to the dentist, I had grown numb to the pain, but I had no idea what to expect this time. When I arrived at the hospital, the doctor told me that I needed to get rid of the inflammation first, or else the tooth extraction would not be successful. I was a bit disappointed when I heard this, as I had hoped to get the problem solved immediately.
However, the doctor's advice made sense. After the inflammation subsided, my toothache finally went away. It felt amazing, and I even started wondering why I needed to get my tooth pulled in the first place. If it didn't hurt anymore, why bother? I started thinking about this, and I began to feel like the doctor was somewhat useless.
I remembered a phrase I had read before, 'Doctors can only cure diseases, not pain.' I started questioning the truth of this statement. Is it really only when we solve our own problems that doctors become useful? It seemed a bit disappointing.
I thought maybe I had expected too much from the doctor. They're human too, with their own limitations. They can cure our bodies, but not our souls. Maybe I should be grateful for their help instead of complaining about their inability.
Now, I'm no longer in pain, but my tooth is still there, waiting to be pulled. I'm still thinking about why I need to get it pulled, but I know the answer. It's because I don't want to experience that kind of pain again, and I want to have healthy teeth.