Today was a big day. I finally went to the dentist in Tokyo to deal with my aching tooth and gums. I’ve been putting this off for way too long, but the pain became unbearable, and I knew I couldn’t ignore it any longer. The dentist examined my teeth and gave me the news I was half-expecting but still dreading: one of my teeth was severely decayed. Apparently, it had been weakened over a long time, and now it’s broken. The dentist explained that there’s no saving it—it needs to be pulled out. I felt a mix of relief and anxiety. Relief because I’ll finally be free of the constant […]