by Matt Potter
This set here I wear to fundraisers or the opera. They're smart but slightly sparkly. I love the contrast the pale pink gums make with the pearly teeth.
This second set have a great presence, they make a bold statement at the football or the races. Wearing them at equestrian events, I'm right at home in the stables.
This next set have low-slung gums: unfortunately, my lips curl behind them. They're too big for my mouth. I bought them hoping I'd grow into them, alas.
This set took a while to wear in, but they're great for holidays. The teeth fold in on the gums, they're easy to pack, very comfortable, so wash-and-wear and work well in extreme humidity.
This set here: 50% off, never worn them, too cheap and nasty.
Now these here are wonderful for weekends, they're not ‘dress-to-impress' teeth, they just sit comfortably in my mouth, let me get on with gardening or preserving fruit or cleaning the carburretor or whatever.
And this set, they're my disco teeth. They look grey during the day so they're great for funerals. But they also flash in the dark so they're fun at parties.
These I'm wearing now were the first I bought, when my own were rotting stumps in my mouth. I was desperate for a social life but I couldn't go out because I was too embarrassed to smile. They're plain but serviceable, and changed my life. Which — believe me — is what good dentures can do for anybody.
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I wrote this - well in advance - for Week #26 of '52 / 250 A Year of Flash' (theme: Tombstones) but then decided to write something else ... which remains to be written.
Good read, Matt. Very likable guy--honest, open
Funny - I had a woman in my mind, but knew I give no indication as to gender, so am interested in which gender people see / read in their minds. Thanks, also.
I loved the image of a dresser strewn with little plastic boxes full of event-specific smiles.
Very funny, and someone with most excellent dental insurance or a wad of cash.
I saw a dude here. But maybe it's because I know you're one ;^) peace...
So so funny and original! Just love this whole tooth riff you got going here
yes, great tooth-riff, the world needs more of these. I too imagined a man, but that might be because of my love for silver foxes with bad teeth. Wondering about the title, didn't feel that it was up to par with the rest of this fine piece. *
The title came last ... or almost after I had finished writing. Thanks for all the comments thus far. Snappy titles are eluding me at the moment ... though that is a good title in itself.
def. didn't mean to suggest that it's a bad title, it just didn't grab me the way the actual piece did. Looking forward to reading more of your work here!
Thank you! No, I didn't think you did mean the title was bad ... what do you think would be a good alternative? I just then thought of 'Comfort is in the eye of the beholder'
for me, finding titles is like snipe-hunting. What about just "Teeth"? But honestly, I'm just a hack and what do I know?? It's a great piece and you should ready it for submission asap.
Funny, I have called so many one word titles recently, I thought they were making people not read them, and should start choosing snappier titles that meant more ... but still revealed not so much. But thank you for your comments - all are appreciated.
Oh I just loved this! -- Q
You should market the funeral/disco teeth. I know I'd buy a pair. Well played, sir! I like your style--writing and dental.