A tale of two miseries

Refer to my previous post MY TRYST WITH A DENTIST ......

Tragedy so far ....

I was undergoing treatment for my tooth at a dental clinic. Three sittings into the treatment and my car broke down while returning home after a gruelling session with the doctor .........

The sun was setting on the horizon. I marched along in the twilight searching for a mechanic. All around there were people; on foot, in vehicles. A sea of humanity. But I barely noticed anyone. The only thing occupying my mind was the broken down car and a broken tooth. With fierce determination I continued on my chosen path.

Finally a mechanic was located and began inspecting my dislocated car. After checking the dilapidated vehicle he declared

"Radiator has no water. The car head has developed a crack. Oil and water have mixed. The car needs to be checked thoroughly at the service station. The car can only be checked further tomorrow"

My jaw dropped. I would have to walk back home.

The car was somehow dragged to the service station. I left for my home cursing under my breath

Three days and 10 calls later the mechanic promised to deliver the car in a couple of days more. But in the meantime I had another appointment with the doctor.

If ever you have traveled in an Indian auto then you don't need a camel ride. Bouncing up and down for 45 minutes I reached the dentists clinic. Feeling like a zombie I entered the clinic. The doctor was running late. Another one hour of wait outside. I was tearing my hair when I was able to meet the doctor. Slowly I made my way to the electric chair.

"We will cap your tooth with a ceramic material" the dentist barked

"Hmm..." I replied meekly

"Prior to that we have to fix titanium rods so that the tooth gains stability" the dentist thundered

"Hmm..." I replied glumly

The titanium rods were inserted. It was as painful as it could be without the application of the anesthesia. The ordeal was over in about half an hour.

I was told to wait for another half an hour. Summoned back in the dentists office my dental measurements were recorded and upon the suggestion of the doctor I agreed to install a German cap over my affected tooth. It goes without saying that the German cap was the best and costliest among the available brands.

I was barely able to suppress the urge to inquire about the nationality of the other caps on offer. I was told to return back for installation of the cap in three days time.

Another camel ride for an hour or so and I was back home.

Finally after what seemed like eternity I was handed over possession of my now repaired vehicle but not before I had parted with a hefty sum.

On the last day of my dental odyssey the cap was fixed over my tooth and I was as good as new.

With a new tooth and slick car I walked confidently out of the dental clinic to face the world. That I was around 20 K short of cash is another matter.

STOP PRESS

The problem in my car has resurfaced and it is back with the mechanic.

Till the time of going to the press the capped tooth is still functional.