1,067 — Major Dental Work

Some people say that going out on a first date can be as painful as root canal. Find out if that’s really true in this episode.
Slow dialog: 1:16
Explanations: 3:21
Fast dialog: 17:30
Sadie: Hi, I’m Sadie. You must be Gordon.
Gordon: Yes, I am. It’s nice to meet you. It’s a little strange to be set up, isn’t it?
Sadie: It was nice of Felina and Jaime to arrange this date.
Gordon: It was. Jaime told me that you’re a dentist. Is that right?
Sadie: Yes.
Gordon: That must be interesting work.
Sadie: Well, I think so. Just today, I did a root canal and removed a set of wisdom teeth. Oh, but you wouldn’t want to hear about that.
Gordon: Sure, I do. I want to get to know you better.
Sadie: In that case, since I live in a small town, I do basic dental work, but also act as a periodontist, oral surgeon, and orthodontist when the need arises.
Gordon: Wow, that’s a lot of dental knowledge to keep up on.
Sadie: I don’t mind. One day, it’s cavities and crowns, and the next, extractions, bridgework, dentures, implants, and inlays. I had a very interesting case the other day...
Gordon: Go on.
Sadie: It’s a little unpleasant, maybe not good dinner conversation.
Gordon: Maybe you’re right. It’s not always a good idea to talk shop over dinner.
Sadie: Felina didn’t mention what you did for a living.
Gordon: I’m a proctologist.
Sadie: Ah, I see your point.

Script by Dr. Lucy Tse