[4/10/82]

i had a whole other eruption deal on my front tooth not too long ago. i had a root canal on it about 20 years ago (took a knee in the mouth wrestling), and it had started to darken pretty noticeably. so the dentist looked a little deeper into it, sent me to a specialist and told me i had "resorption." basically, the gum tissue was pushing into the tooth structure and devouring it from within. what to do about it? nothing. it'll take care of itself. so, a few months later, i'm minding my own business, and i start gushing blood from the mouth. the gum tissue had broken through the tooth and was squirting blood like a damn lawn sprinkler. had the tooth removed, and now am waiting for the jaw to heal so i can get an implant.
i explained that story to the first several people who asked me what happened to my tooth. but that got tired and boring for everyone involved. now i just say "i play hockey."