Wednesday, July 25, 2007

A Trip to the Dentist

Went to the dentist this morning for a checkup and cleaning. It was pretty much the same as a visit to the dentist in the states.

One thing was amusing: all the dentists and hygienists were wearing smocks with Looney Tunes characters and the slogan "What's Up Doc?" on the breast. Random crap like that is what I love about Cameroon.

I'm lucky to have the Peace Corps to find me a good dentist and pay for it. One of the first things I noticed after arriving here was how many locals are missing teeth. Most Cameroonians either live in areas where there is no dentist, or, they don't have the money to pay for one. For them, there's usually only one option:
Just another reminder of the harsh effects of poverty in people's daily lives here.

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