Today, Dr. Endodontist Sadist decided to apply torque to try to get my bite to meet. This has become an obsession on his part. Personally, I just wanted my bottom teeth to look less like ancient tombstones on Boot Hill.

It is now 7.5 hours later and it hurts. Quite a bit. In strategic spots, I’m sure.

One etymology of “torque” is “torture.”

I think I got the idea.

In good news, Mercy Hospital and Medical Center is pleased to inform me that my mammogram results are normal.

But will the bill be as painful as the procedure?