Molar Toothache during Final Exams
Between my freshman and senior years in college my 4 molars (wisdom teeth) came out. My molars used to come out one at a time and one per year. The best time for my molars to come out was during final exams, which always lasted for more than 2 weeks. Every time, a molar came out, I was in severe pain. I would have high fever; a headache and a very swollen cheek. In addition to traditional remedies, I always went to the dentist who would give my antibiotics, pain relievers, fever reducers and a mouthwash. I always had a minor oral surgery in which the dentist would cut the part of the gums covering the top of the molar to help it come out. It was difficult for me to sleep, to eat and to study. So I always cried and cried and cried. My father used to sit by my bed at night, take care of me and give me moral support. No matter how painful my molars were, I never missed a final exam. I always reviewed as much as I could, and would go to college with a swollen cheek and sit for the exams. I never felt like postponing the final exams. I was always patient and always passed with excellent grades.