A Visit to the Dentist

I thought it would be a good idea to go to the dentist and get an extra teeth cleaning. The reality is that when your teeth are old and gray like mine, there's not much difference noted after a cleaning. I can't really do the "bleaching" thing because I have a bridge that is colored permanently grayish-whitish to match my teeth. Nevertheless, yesterday I had a session with my friendly dental hygenist.

As she was wrapping things up, she gently removed my bib and brought my chair to an upright position. She pulled over her little wheelie stool and sat down eye to eye with me. With great solemnity in her voice, she began: "Ruthellen, ordinarily I wouldn't say anything but I know this is a special time for you with your daughter's wedding coming up in two weeks." My heart stopped and I prepared for the worst ... tooth cancer? hoof and mouth disease? the beginnings of a cold sore? really bad breath?

What seemed like an eternity transpired until she said: "Ruthellen, you have a really long hair growing out of your chin."

Oh. Okay.

My facial hair is blonde - almost translucent. So, when I got into the car I tried searching for it in the rear view mirror. Nothing. I drove home with my left hand on nine-o'clock and my right hand stroking my face in search of the renegade hair. Nothing. I spent about an hour yesterday afternoon looking in the (magnifier) mirror for the hair. I spent another hour searching last night - which is why there was no time to floss. And, I spent another hour at it this morning which is why I did not make it downstairs to the treadmill. Nothing.

So - I ask you, my friends. What shall I do? Schedule another appointment with the hygenist and bring my tweezers? Any suggestions would be most appreciated. A picture is attached for your viewing pleasure. Do you see a hair??