"Open Wide!"

"Open Wide!"

I went to the Dentist today,

for treatment of dental decay,

but the shrill of the drill,

and extortionate bill,

In future, will keep me away.

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I'd rather give up all the sweets -

 chocolate, and sugary treats,

though they're lovely to munch

between breakfast and lunch,

It's those, the enamel depletes.

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So now that I'm free of the gaps,

cavaties, crowns and caps,

I'll give up the toffees,

and sugary coffees,

and packets of gingersnaps.

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There'll be no more dental cement,

or reasons for me to lament,

about not taking care

of the teeth that are there -

It's harder to cure than prevent.