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In conjunction with the last thread, which had some good discussion, but was closed and locked for I'm not sure why.
Some good discussion in the last thread about teeth and dental work. I added my last post on here so that people saw it, but if you have any other questions just ask. And I agree with the other thread, a lasting smile that you are happy with makes a huge difference, much better then a couple pairs of Jordans.
Again if possible, just state what y'all would be looking for or requesting in a dental office (besides the broads). Ceiling TV? Internet Bar? Coffee? Wifi? IDGAF just get me out of there asap?
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On the phone so these responses would be relatively quick.
Real talk, don't waste your money. If you have a missing space and need an implant already that's fine, and a gold crown may be doable but if not, don't ruin your natural teeth.
Death strictly from shock and pain, not likely. Haven't heard of it. Most deaths are related to underlying medical conditions or meds that were not disclosed by the patient. It's usually the patient going getting anxious and over working themselves so blood pressure increases, syncope, diabetic issues, etc.
Same with electric toothbrushes. All the same premises but personally I'm a sonicare fan.
Mouthwash same. If you can stand the alcohol do not get listerine, I personally use listerine.
Best advice is to floss. Not so much the cavities on the top of your teeth but the sides of your teeth you got to watch out for. Water pick is cool, I tell my patients if you're not flossing at least use a water pick but I still need/want you to floss as often as you can as the water pick is just an alternative, a lesser one at that.
In theory yes. But realistically no. Bunch of other things we do that don't deal with cavities and there's a bunch of drugs out there that cause other issues (dry mouth, etc). But for the norm, brush and floss everyday and you won't have to see us but 2x a year to get things cleaned and checked up.
Agreed x10.
I get patients in the chair asking for whitening and are willing to pay the fee for it. I tell them what I did myself. Don't waste your money right off the bat. Use the over the counter (Crest Whitestrips) and go from there. They usually do the trick. If it does not or you need them whitened faster then I'll do it for you, but TBH don't waste the money without trying the Whitestrips first (and if you do, switch to sensodyne about a week or so before starting).
Again if possible, just state what y'all would be looking for or requesting in a dental office (besides the broads). Ceiling TV? Internet Bar? Coffee? Wifi? IDGAF just get me out of there asap?
Some good discussion in the last thread about teeth and dental work. I added my last post on here so that people saw it, but if you have any other questions just ask. And I agree with the other thread, a lasting smile that you are happy with makes a huge difference, much better then a couple pairs of Jordans.
Again if possible, just state what y'all would be looking for or requesting in a dental office (besides the broads). Ceiling TV? Internet Bar? Coffee? Wifi? IDGAF just get me out of there asap?
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On the phone so these responses would be relatively quick.
Real talk, don't waste your money. If you have a missing space and need an implant already that's fine, and a gold crown may be doable but if not, don't ruin your natural teeth.
Death strictly from shock and pain, not likely. Haven't heard of it. Most deaths are related to underlying medical conditions or meds that were not disclosed by the patient. It's usually the patient going getting anxious and over working themselves so blood pressure increases, syncope, diabetic issues, etc.
No real recommendations for toothpaste. I tell patients use whatever they like best and most have the same ingredients. Personally prohealth does not work for me and leaves my mouth feeling different in a bad way so anything but that but some people like it. Unless you need sensodyne or a prescription toothpaste stick to whatever gets you to brush.
Same with electric toothbrushes. All the same premises but personally I'm a sonicare fan.
Mouthwash same. If you can stand the alcohol do not get listerine, I personally use listerine.
Best advice is to floss. Not so much the cavities on the top of your teeth but the sides of your teeth you got to watch out for. Water pick is cool, I tell my patients if you're not flossing at least use a water pick but I still need/want you to floss as often as you can as the water pick is just an alternative, a lesser one at that.
In theory yes. But realistically no. Bunch of other things we do that don't deal with cavities and there's a bunch of drugs out there that cause other issues (dry mouth, etc). But for the norm, brush and floss everyday and you won't have to see us but 2x a year to get things cleaned and checked up.
Agreed x10.
I get patients in the chair asking for whitening and are willing to pay the fee for it. I tell them what I did myself. Don't waste your money right off the bat. Use the over the counter (Crest Whitestrips) and go from there. They usually do the trick. If it does not or you need them whitened faster then I'll do it for you, but TBH don't waste the money without trying the Whitestrips first (and if you do, switch to sensodyne about a week or so before starting).
Again if possible, just state what y'all would be looking for or requesting in a dental office (besides the broads). Ceiling TV? Internet Bar? Coffee? Wifi? IDGAF just get me out of there asap?
