3 Comments
User's avatar
Marc Friedman's avatar

In 1605 Miguel de Cervantes wrote “Every tooth in a man's head is more valuable than a diamond.”

Expand full comment
DocTalk, Allan N Schwartz PhD's avatar

Marc I love that and thank you for sending. To be perfectly honest with you. I have not been feeling emotionally so terrific these days. To tell you the truth I feel really down and I’m not entirely sure why except that I do have some ideas that I don’t feel comfortable sharing at least not at this time. Just know that I our relationship

Expand full comment
Linda Joy Myers's avatar

What an excellent essay/musing about something we tend to take for granted until we get older. And yes, the metaphors are woven into our culture nearly below our awareness. As a recent struggle with teeth and loss and more implants, I can relate, but thanks to modern dental care, I am blessed to still have a few originals, unless those previous generations. Good essay to chew on! Enjoy your steak, if you eat steak! Enjoy your smile in the mirror!

Expand full comment