I was really glad that I only had to extract one tooth when I needed braces - in comparison to some friends who needed to get as many as 4 out. But the dentist had already warned that I would need to extract my wisdom teeth once they get out, because there wasn't enough space and it would throw everything out of alignment.

I really, REALLY hoped that they would obediently stay under my gums - as shown on the x-ray 5 years ago. Mum's never came out. Didn't mind inheriting that gene.

So anyways... That obviously did NOT happen! I had to get one of them out today. The rest still haven't popped through the gums yet. Didn't feel a thing during the process. Thank God for anaesthesia! But when I got home and wanted to change the gauze that I was biting on, I felt a tugging sensation and took a peek in.

And there it was. Part of my gum stitched to my inner right cheek.

Oh the horror! Eek!