Dentist's 'Wheel of Procedures' Joke Goes Viral

Dr. Brady Smith has a message for men who show up to the dentist without knowing why they're there: prepare to spin the wheel of dental fate.

The dentist recently posted a tongue-in-cheek video after noticing a pattern in his 16-year career. Male patients frequently arrive at his office completely unaware of what procedure they're scheduled for, shrugging it off when asked.

"When I say, 'looks like you're here for a check-up and a cleaning,' and they say, 'I don't know, I didn't schedule the appointment,' that's odd to come face-to-face with," Smith explains in his video. "That does not happen with women."

His comedic solution? Create a wheel featuring random dental procedures including root canals, full dentures, teeth whitening, and his personal favorite: "F around with a laser." Whatever it lands on, that's what the patient gets.

Smith delivers his favorite hypothetical scenario with deadpan perfection. "I'll call your wife and say, 'Listen, Kevin didn't know why he was here, so we spun the wheel and it landed on full dentures. Get an ice pack and pick up his meds at the pharmacy, please.'"

The video struck a chord far beyond the dental office. Medical professionals flooded the comments confirming they see the same thing. A dermatologist verified the phenomenon happens in her practice too. Another physician shared that 85% of her male patients look to their wives to answer basic questions about allergies and medications.

Sunny's Take

The video sparked thousands of comments from spouses who related hard to the frustration. Some women cheered that their husbands handle their own appointments, while others vented about feeling like household managers instead of equal partners.

But buried in the jokes and shared experiences was a more serious conversation about partnership and mental load. Many commenters identified the behavior as weaponized incompetence, where one partner avoids responsibility by pretending they can't handle basic tasks.

Smith's video resonates because it highlights a small but telling example of invisible labor. Scheduling appointments, remembering dates, and managing household logistics takes real time and energy.

The good news? Awareness is the first step toward change, and thousands of people are now talking about it with humor and honesty.