Day 352
Mama Goh called Dr Eric Ong early this morning to try and book an appointment today for my wisdom tooth extraction. Not sure how she managed to convince the nurse to slot me in today, but she did it! Way to go, Mama Goh!
We used to visit Dr Ong when we were younger as it was near our old shophouse. He was the dentist who extracted my "tiger teeth". After the extraction, there were gaps between my teeth and I thought I should put on dental braces to align and position my teeth but who would have thought that Dr Ong would turn down my business? He actually convinced Mama Goh that I don't have to wear braces as I'm still very young and my teeth would move themselves into place over time, it might not be perfect but they would be fine. Well, he was actually right. It has been 8 years since I last stepped into his clinic. :)
My teeth aren't in the best shape. He found 2 decaying teeth and had to fix them. It was rather uncomfortable as he fixed them but that wasn't the bad news. After taking the x-ray of my teeth, he dropped the bombshell. My lower wisdom tooth cannot be extracted normally, it has to be extracted through an operation as it's growing horizontally. When I told Dr Ong that the dentist yesterday wanted to do an extraction, he was taken aback. He looked at my tooth again and said it's impossible to do a normal extraction when the tooth is in this position. I told him that I'm leaving for Japan at the end of next week and given the tight timeline, he said it's best for me to do the operation this week so that there's enough time for the wound to heal before I fly.
The appointment has been fixed for Friday at 4pm. I hope I'll be able to eat by Sunday. It's the last Sunday that I have to spend with my family. I've already booked a dim sum session. What a way to spend my holiday....
My dentist in Japan advise me to take out my wisdom teeth too!!! but I have no time for that... think i will go back and check with the dentist back home...
ReplyDeleteHi Gin,
ReplyDeletehello! Just came across your blog when I was searching for sashimi in melb. ha. Found out later we have a bit of similarities haha- from min of errors, sgp, love earning and miss sgp. ha. arrive in apr this year.
Wanted to ask you for your rec of your dentist dr eric goh. can rec? looking for a gd dentist in sgp for family.
Hi Eileen,
ReplyDeleteWelcome to Mel! :) Hope you are enjoying your stay and getting used to life away from home. Do you have a blog that I can visit? I can't wait to get back to work..rotting in boredom!
Sashimi is everywhere in Mel, I just came back from Perth and it was difficult to find any there. So I'm beginning to appreciate Mel more now but Sydney is still THE best.
Anyway, Dr Eric Ong isn't the cheapest dentist around but he's meticulous and friendly. I had my wisdom tooth extracted at Camden Medical Centre - recommended by Dr Eric Ong. Can't remember the clinic's name though but if you do need to go there for any extraction, Dr Ong will be able to arrange for you.
Dr Eric Ong
Ong & Partners Drs Dental Surgeons
#02-37 Jln Besar Plaza, 101 Kitchener Rd, Singapore 208511
p: 62931221
Hope the info helps! :)
Hello, thanks for your reply! Ohh. ok, but will def give him a ring cos my elderly parents lookin for one. He's does general cleaning too right? Is he quite old uncle that type? ops sorry.
ReplyDeletePai sei, im supposed to start one but didnt get about to doing it. Ha. WIll def let you know if I do. Looking for a job in melb now. Not easy, haiz. Anyway, i meant to say eating instead of earning i the above post. sorry!
Anyway, if u are living in the city, Im quite near you as Im staying in st kilda area with sgporean gal. If u free sometime, we cld meet up for a coffee.. haha..
Anyway, thanks again and hope u are enjoying your tai tai life.
ps. is your hubby studying or working here?
Hey,
ReplyDeleteno worries. He's not those old uncle, prob in his 40-50s? He does cleaning etc and do call to book appt. He can be really busy at times and doesn't accept walk-ins.
So are you gals studying here? Ive been trying to get a job since I came, applied for bubble tea and even Maccas but nobody wanted me! Not sure if it's because I'm too old or because I'm here on a spouse visa. I'm staying in Southbank, right next to Crown Casino actually. We can definitely meet up for coffee!
I'm not enjoying my tai-tai life, I can feel my brain cells dying due to boredom and I'm afraid I can't get them to work as hard as before when I return to SG. Been pestering hubby to allow me to return to SG first. Haha. He's working here, otherwise we'll be eating grass! :)
hello!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the advice reg Dr Ong.
My friend is but Im not. I think it might have something to do with visa? Cos they might not be sure what the requirements of the visa include and exclude. haahh.. its a sign that u shouldnt work la. So many of my ex-colleagues hope and pray that their hub will be sent overseas and they can apply for NPL to accompany them and also take a break.
Although its true that its boring at times, but maybe if u think abt gg back to the stressful system and you might not have an opp like this, you might enjoy this period more? hahah.. true true, which I am at the moment lor. Hope i dun become a cow.
Will arrange a kopi session soon.. maybe next week or so? ;)
I think it is best to trust your dentist's diagnosis. I am sure Dr Wong knows what's best for you. We also have a family dentist who takes care of all our teeth. We trust his every decision, and he has so far taken excellent care of all our teeth. Be brave!
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