A Distraction

MORRIS WAS HAVING so much trouble with his teeth that he finally went to the dentist.  He almost jumped out of the chair when the doctor told him the bad news:  “I’m afraid you're going to need a complete set of implants, bridges, and crowns.”
         Morris gulped and asked him how much all that would cost.  “It will run between eighteen and twenty thousand dollars,” the dentist replied calmly.
         “I can’t afford anything like that,” Morris yelled.
         “I understand completely,” answered the dentist, “and I think I may have a solution for you.  I have been doing this work for  many years and my education in the new techniques is unsurpassed, so my work would be worth the money.  However, if it’s economy you’re looking for, might I recommend my young colleague, Dr. Moskowitz, who has just graduated from dental school and set up a practice here in town”
         Morris took the man’s advice and went to Dr. Moskowitz, who fixed him up with new choppers for thirty-five hundred dollars.
. . .
         About a year and a half later, Morris’ friend Leonard asked him to recommend a dentist.  He said he had heard of Dr. Moskowitz and wondered if he was any good.
         “Well, let me tell you about Dr. Moskowitz, “ said Morris.  “You know, I love the water, and for years I have gone down to beach every morning to take a dip…
         “But,” said Leonard, “what has that to do with Dr. Moskowitz?”
         “I’m coming to that part.  Well, last week I went down to the beach and had my little swim.  As I walked out of the water, I noticed there was another person on the beach, which is quite unusual.  The stranger was a beautiful and curvaceous young lady in the skimpiest bathing suit you can imagine…”
         “But…”
         “I’m coming to that part.  The young lady came up to me and introduced herself.  Then she started talking about what a good swimmer I was and what beautiful shape my body was in.  I responded, and the conversation grew more and more intimate.
                "But, Doctor..."
                "I'm coming to that part.  She looked into my eyes; I looked into her eyes.  Before you knew it, both our bathing suits were on the sand, and we were in each other’s arms…”
         “But what about Dr. Moskowitz?!”
         “I’m telling you!  At that moment, for the first time in eighteen months, I forgot about my teeth!”