Some people say that going out on a first date can be as painful as root canal. Find out if that’s really true in this episode.

Slow dialog: 1:16
Explanations: 3:21
Fast dialog: 17:30

Sadie: Hi, I’m Sadie. You must be Gordon.

Gordon: Yes, I am. It’s nice to meet you. It’s a little strange to be set up, isn’t it?

Sadie: It was nice of Felina and Jaime to arrange this date.

Gordon: It was. Jaime told me that you’re a dentist. Is that right?

Sadie: Yes.

Gordon: That must be interesting work.

Sadie: Well, I think so. Just today, I did a root canal and removed a set of wisdom teeth. Oh, but you wouldn’t want to hear about that.

Gordon: Sure, I do. I want to get to know you better.

Sadie: In that case, since I live in a small town, I do basic dental work, but also act as a periodontist, oral surgeon, and orthodontist when the need arises.

Gordon: Wow, that’s a lot of dental knowledge to keep up on.

Sadie: I don’t mind. One day, it’s cavities and crowns, and the next, extractions, bridgework, dentures, implants, and inlays. I had a very interesting case the other day...

Gordon: Go on.

Sadie: It’s a little unpleasant, maybe not good dinner conversation.

Gordon: Maybe you’re right. It’s not always a good idea to talk shop over dinner.

Sadie: Felina didn’t mention what you did for a living.

Gordon: I’m a proctologist.

Sadie: Ah, I see your point.

Script by Dr. Lucy Tse