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Every 6 months... Visit the Dentist!

By: Colleen | May 14, 2008 | Category: Health

Friday morning I have an appointment with the dentist. I'm psyched! dentist 2 No, seriously—I love going to the dentist.

As a kid, my parents took me to a pediatric dentist who offered free games of Pac-Man while you waited; thus, I've always equated the dentist with fun.

While I've been very diligent about getting a cleaning every six months, there are many people, especially my age, that do not. My best friend's rationale for this is, "My teeth don't hurt, so why should I get them checked?"

Not having your teeth cleaned professionally allows plaque to build up that regular brushing and flossing can't remove. The excess plaque leads to tooth decay, which causes cavities. Cavities, which don't always hurt at first, must be treated before they become more serious. If let go, they can require a root canal or other more advanced dental work.

Not sure how to start looking for a dentist? Check out this site: http://www.ada.org/public/directory/index.asp. You want to be sure the dentist is board certified, and check to see if they have an area of specialization. Free Pac-Man doesn't hurt, either.

Does anybody have a dental horror story? Any great experiences?

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Hi,

Thanks for the cheerful reminder. We just moved so I needed to make another appointment at a new place since it has been at least a year. I just made a dentist appointment after seeing this post. Blogging is the best isn't it? Thanks, Elizabeth

Posted by MyRawFoodBlog on May 14, 2008 at 10:04 AM EDT #

I used to think dental medicine was some sort of exact science, go to the dentist and you will get a very different outcomes. The good ones understand that even with insurance, dental work isn't cheap. The bad ones seem more akin to used car salesmen, always trying to pad their profits and less concerned about the patients actual well being...

Posted by Citizen Jmaximus on May 14, 2008 at 02:11 PM EDT #

I am 75 and have most my teeth. What is missing is filled with perment bridges. More improtant is PERIDONTIAL DESEASE which can cause you to loose all your teeth and possable an infection that can lead to illness.

Posted by chicklarge on May 14, 2008 at 04:46 PM EDT #

Very good article. Thank you

Posted by krishna on May 15, 2008 at 04:51 PM EDT #

I am 35 and i had a problem in my dental crown.I went to a dental lab named idental lab.They removed my crown and checked it whether it was spoiled or not. They told me that there were so much of cavities in my crown.They removed all the cavities in my crown and now there is no problem for me with my dental crown.They were using latest dental equipments which was amazing.When they were using those equipments to remove my crown there was no pain for me.

Posted by Chris Martin on June 02, 2008 at 05:52 AM EDT #

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