Posthuman Blues

I endured some dental work today. I tried getting out of Novocaine, but apparently the filling on the right side of my jaw was too deep. I think I could have managed without anesthetic, but didn't want to take on more pain than I could handle. I was gripping the armrests pretty tightly the way it was. The dentist is keen on doing a "bite analysis," although he's rather vague regarding what this involves. In the meantime I'm not asking.

You know that nasty burnt taste of powdered human tooth? Very distinctive.