Farewell

My tooth has served me well. It has chomped down on peanuts, carrot sticks, and popcorn. Years ago it managed taffy, carmel candy, and gummy bears. Many hard candies split after being struck by that tooth and the top teeth.

Then when I didn't expect it the dentist said, "You need a crown."

Just like that. My organic tooth pared down to be replaced by an artificial look alike.

Thanks to my old tooth. You did your job well.