Anyone who’s ever lied to their dentist about flossing knows the drill. You’re sitting in that chair, making awkward eye contact with the ceiling, while your hygienist pokes around like they’re ...

David DeVore was seven years old in 2008 when a trip to the dentist left him feeling “funny” afterward. His dad, David Sr., recorded his son’s post-anesthesia musings (“Is this real life?” “You have ...