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To: Crecente
From: Bash
Subject: The Dentist
Today was busy! I wrote a Kotaku feature, three magazine articles and went to the dentist. I'd never been to the dentist in Japan (usually go at Christmas time in Texas) and was somewhat apprehensive. While in the States, dentists usually take care of everything in one visit, Japanese dentists require that you go back multiple times. This is party because of the way the insurance system is set up and to help make things more efficient. Dentists see maybe forty patients a day, each for about 15 or 20 minutes each. My dentist seems like a decent enough guy — He studied in Japan, treats my wife and kid.
Bad part: I have a couple of cavities, which will require EIGHT visits. Funny part, after he looks at me, I'm heading towards the door, and this super old dude asks one of the hygentists, "Foreigners get cavities, too?" Yes, unfortunately, we do.
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