Dentist - A visit to the dentist 1943
by Mike Savad
Title
Dentist - A visit to the dentist 1943
Artist
Mike Savad
Medium
Photograph - Hand Colorized Photo
Description
Hand colored photo from 1943, Jan
Original title: Dentist making an extraction in the clinic operated by the Taos County cooperative health association
Photographer: John Collier
Location: Questa, NM
Going to the dentist is never fun, especially when you're a kid.
It all starts with a toothache. The dentist assures everyone, "No problem, I can fix it!" Then comes the chair. The child sits down, nervous but hopeful, while the dentist pulls out... pliers. Yes, pliers.
With a firm grip, the dentist gently, but decisively, places one hand on the child's face. It's a multitasking move: the hand serves as a fulcrum, a stabilizer, and, let's be honest, a scream muffler. Then, with one swift tug, yank! Out comes the tooth.
It's over before the kid knows what hit them. The reward? A lollipop (because nothing says "dental care" like pure sugar) and a tissue to dab away any lingering trauma.
And just like that, the cycle begins again.
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November 25th, 2024
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