DEAR Jasminda,

Is it wrong that I’m relishing in the idea of some solitude following my husband’s wisdom tooth extraction?

Wilma G.

Dear Wilma,

I couldn’t help but yell out ‘Wilma’ in the voice of Fred from The Flintstones after reading your query.

If your husband is anything like him, I can understand your need for a little R and R.

However, wisdom tooth extraction is not for the faint hearted (literally).

Particularly if your husband is having them taken out in the chair.

He is going to need some support after his procedure (mainly in the form of a dental ice pack which, from personal experience, will make him look like a chipmunk who has enjoyed one too many acorns).

You may enjoy some solitude, but you won’t be getting any rest.

You’ll be making soothing jellies and custards, administering pain relief like Nurse Ratched, ensuring he is gargling to avoid dry socket (which is a truly hideous experience), and generally making sure that when you have the same procedure, he will administer empathy (and post-op drugs) in equal measure.

Carpe diem,
Jasminda.