Today we #celebrate the life of Tooth #19, a.k.a. 1st Molar (6-year molar), who succumbed to his battles with tooth decay and receding gums after a freak accident that happened on Tuesday night. Tooth #19 was pulled Wednesday night at 7:03 PM. He was 34 years old.
On Tuesday night, a gum drop was inserted into the region that is known as Moran’s Mouth. In what has become an all too common practice in the region, protocol was ignored, and the conveyor belt accepted the gum drop and proceeded to roll it back to Tooth #19 before it could be softened up for chewing. Once the gum drop was in place it was too late. When the jaws compressed, the pressure was too much for #19’s crown and it cracked. After 24 hrs, 4 dentists, 2 dental assistants, and 1 accounts receivable clerk, Tooth’s #18 and #20 knew what was up and informed the other teeth.
#19, as he was affectionately known among his friends and family, is survived by 32 other naturally grown teeth in Moran’s Mouth. Born and raised on the south side of town, known as Cavity Junction, #19 will be remembered for having a strong and reliable chomper, breaking down some of the biggest and toughest pieces of food in a career that saw several injuries from minor cavity fillings, gingivitis, and 2 major root canals.
Although the region is stable, a No Chew Zone is in place at Cavity Junction indefinitely. All chewing will take place in the eastern region of Moran’s Mouth, known as Crown Village.
In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Joseph R. Moran Foundation. All donations go directly to Joseph R. Moran.
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