In a moment that no anesthesia could prepare him for, Brandon F., a 34-year-old marketing coordinator, is 95% certain his dentist just let one rip during a routine root canal procedure. Tragically, the position of a dental dam in his mouth has left him unable to speak, forcing him to endure the awkwardness in silence.
“It was subtle, but unmistakable,” Brandon recalled later. “It started with a shift in weight and then… there it was. A quiet, but effective, blast of air. I felt betrayed.”
The incident occurred at precisely the moment when Brandon was already in a vulnerable position: mouth pried open, dental tools scraping away, and his dignity hanging by a thread. “I couldn’t even turn my head to give him a look,” Brandon added, “because, you know, drills and all.”
Brandon debated trying to signal his discomfort with a raised eyebrow or a muffled groan, but ultimately decided it wasn’t worth risking the structural integrity of his molars. “I’m not sure what’s worse—confronting him or pretending it didn’t happen while we both know it totally did.”
Dr. Steven L., the dentist in question, denies any flatulence occurred during the procedure, claiming instead that Brandon may have misinterpreted the sound of a squeaky chair or shifting scrubs. However, his assistant’s strategically timed exit from the room has raised suspicions among staff and patients alike.
“I didn’t smell anything, but it’s hard to say with these masks on,” noted the hygienist, who requested anonymity. “But his chair-side manner definitely seemed…tenser than usual.”
The situation has reportedly left Brandon in an ethical quandary. Should he write an honest review, risking the wrath of a man armed with drills, or simply move on with his life and hope his next cleaning is flatulence-free?
As of press time, Brandon had rescheduled his follow-up appointment but is considering bringing a scented candle “just in case.”
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