Pulling Teeth On Our Own
By Paul Vernon on Jan 3, 2010 in Ministry Updates
After Dr. Newman and Dr. Luce finished the exodontia training and left us tools to continue the work, we knew that an opportunity would quickly come to try it on our own. The very idea of pulling teeth without the doctors around made me extremely nervous. One of the last instructions they left for us was “remember that you can stop at any time that you are uncomfortable and go get professional help“. Unfortunately, this just provided me a perfect excuse to say “I’m not comfortable” with all of the hurt teeth we saw.
Eventually, however, a little boy from our village was in such obvious pain that I decided to try to pull the tooth for him – and since that successful extraction Lori and I have pulled 4 additional hurting teeth in our village on our own.
Pulling teeth is such a unique experience, because we can see someone go from debilitating pain one moment to relief and peace the next. While caring for emotional, physical, intellectual and spiritual health of ourselves and those around us, we rarely get to see such quick and lasting results.
Here are some pictures from our most recent experiences pulling teeth in our village home:
Lori and Paul this is awesome. Wow this is such an amazing thing for you guys to be able to do!! So excited for you!! Hey I have a wisdom tooth that needs to be pulled. Can I pop over to there and get some work done?? Love ya guys
Sorry Lindsey, we draw the line at those wisdom teeth – but we’d highly recommend Dr. Newman or Dr. Luce if you happen to be in Colorado again anytime in the future.
Paul and Lori:
As a mentor, it is so rewarding to see the fruits of our labor flourish.
You guys have it all and are doing so much to spread the love of Christ. He is the one who guides your hands. Love you both.
Rick and Jana