Name the most expensive personal item you’ve ever purchased (not your home or car).

I’ve pondered this a little more

And now I’ve come to see

It was actually these front teeth of mine

That cost the most money.

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Sadly they got to a stage

I’d have to have them out.

The choice would then be dentures

Or splash out for implants.

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But I’ve an awful gag response

You touch the roof my mouth

I will gag and start to choke

So dentures will not work.

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You can’t get dental implants

On the NHS.

So that would mean me splashing out

And risking private work.

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I couldn’t fault the dentist

My teeth were excellent work

But I’d need an anaesthetic

When it came to pay the price!

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They were most attentive

You couldn’t ask for more.

Thankfully we had the cash

It didn’t leave us poor.

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But thank God for the NHS

I’m glad it’s always there.

We aren’t scared of getting sick.

Our safety net is there.