The fact that he is in pain guarantees that he will get some dental attention,

Some pains are physical, and some pains are mental, but the one that's both is dental.

You only really start to take care of your when you have to pay your own dental bills!

He's never complained, and the fact he's never complained and said anything negative through this whole ordeal is inspiring.

I think it also brought the area to the attention of Parisians, many of whom wouldn't have heard of it before. They chose the town because it is so unchanged from years gone by.

It's short-term pain for long-term gain.