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How to get my teeth cleaned by mmaclise

"I have 2 cavities"

How I did it: I work 3 blocks away from my dentist and every time I drove by I would tell myself that I needed to make an appointment. I don't know how many times I must have repeated that pattern before I finally called. It was one of those things on the bottom of my to-do list, I suppose. When I arrived, they told me that I hadn't been in 3 years -- which honestly came as a surprise to me because it hadn't felt that long. When I arrived, they immediately booked me for another cleaning 6 months out so that I wouldn't forget or try to wiggle my way out.

Lessons & tips: If it crosses your mind that you "should" get your teeth cleaned, just do it! Don't put it off because, before you know it, it could be 3 years down the road before you finally get there.

When you arrive to your dentist's office, make an appointment for 6 months down the road. My dentist will call me a couple days ahead so that I don't forget.

In the meantime, use a Sonicare toothbrush and floss your teeth every day -- I think this saved me from producing more cavities during my 3 year lapse.

My dentist was surprised that I had 2 cavities being that my hygiene was so good but she asked me if I had a dry mouth and, in fact, I had been experiencing a dry mouth because I had been consuming more coffee than normal in the last year. This could have been a contributing factor.


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    Teeth clean before May! 4 months ago

    The last time I got my teeth cleaned was June last year. I am good at getting my hair done and nails etc, but always neglect my teeth, I want this madness to end and to have nice clean teeth!!!

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    gorillagal3 Life is Good. (if i keep saying it, i might believe it)

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    gorillagal3 Life is Good. (if i keep saying it, i might believe it)

    made another payment 5 months ago

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    gorillagal3 Life is Good. (if i keep saying it, i might believe it)

    now that the cat's teeth are done.... 9 months ago

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    Fancyness feels disorganized

    forgot 12 months ago

    to mark this as done. Finally. One cavity. They told me I had white spots (calcium? tarter? I can’t remember)that could be maintained with good oral hygiene. Um hello I brush with a sonic care twice a day and floss and use mouthwash what more can I do. Turns out pregnancy isn’t so good for teeth and may have helped cause these build ups. I couldn’t refrain from feeling irrational feelings of anger towards my DH who had zero cavities. From my teeth to my feet, things have changed. So unfair.

    Jul 04, 2008, 08:48PM PDT | 0 comments


    Fancyness feels disorganized

    teeth 13 months ago

    I can’t believe how difficult it has been to settle down in one place long enough to establish the dental insurance, get the insurance info, not be pregnant, find a decent dentist, and actually make the appointment. Well I was able to work with the DH’s schedule so we each can go while the other is with SB. I’m so embarrassed it took so long but it’s done. Thank goodness we have sonicare toothbrushes otherwise our teeth would probably be way worse.

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    mylife2

    Untitled 16 months ago

    i floss my teeth every other day on average. sometimes i’m just so lazy.

    Mar 15, 2008, 07:32AM PDT | 0 comments


    mylife2

    teeth 16 months ago

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    Amy don't waste a day

    dental school/ training clinic 21 months ago

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    kittycutts is a Healthy Extroverted Tree Hugger, or so the Robots think.

    feels good to run your tongue over them, doesnt it 21 months ago

    clean teeth, of course.

    just got my teeth cleaned today. everything checks out a-ok! not only does it feel good, but its reassuring to know there is no hidden problem with my gum/teeth/sinus health.

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