Off Topic - The dentist

[Veronica]

In case you were wondering - flossing really does work!

At my last visit in Nov. the hygenist wanted me to come back for deep cleanings. I HATE, HATE, HATE getting shots in my mouth. Did I mention I really DESPISE getting shots in my mouth? I mean, I LOATHE going to the dentist and having work other than cleaning. I will do nearly anything to avoid this ABOMINATION. I just ABHOR going to the dentist.

I resolved to floss every day. AND it worked! I went in for a check up and my gums look so much better. No deep cleaning for me!!!!!!!!!!!!

Now if only I could apply this determination to doing core work...

V.

[SadieKate]

How about breast exams? My response one time to the hygenist was I was equally good about flossing and self-breast exams. Neither is completely neglected! Fortunately, she has a good sense of humor.

BTW, I did 4 sun salutations today and a few boat poses. Something in the wind about doing a century in only 7 and a half weeks. We'll see how long this determination lasts.

[RoadRaven]

ROFLMFAO!!!!!!

I carefully read the flossing post, Veronica, and with visions of being nagged into brushing by my ma, of flossing from my uncle, and of visits to the "murder house" at school and the dentist as an adult, I began to read Sadie...

WTF??? Flossing my breasts? Why? Does that really help with detecting disease??? So i did a double-take, re-read Sadie's post and realised she was making comparisons... not saying she flossed her breasts or that we should floss ours!!!

Thanks for the laugh, ladies, even though it was probably unintended!

[Jo-n-NY]

I completely agree on flossing also. I would have needed some major peri-dental work years ago. My gums were in bad shape. The dentist said "floss, floss, floss, so I did 3 times a day and my gums are greatly improved and I do not need any treatment. I do go to the dentist every 3 months for a cleaning and now to be honest just floss 2 times a day.

~ JoAnn

[alpinerabbit]

I got back today, all shiny and new and wasn't told off (I have been baaaad about flossing) and was given my very own probe thingy to scratch off some occasional tartar.

Last time they used ultrasound on me. It was painful. There is a reason they anesthetize pets to do it. I refused this time.

[Lise]

Actually flossing on a pretty regular basis, and investing in a Sonic care electric tooth brush has made my dentist visits much more pleasant. I plan on keeping the rest of my teeth. I am always astonished at how much crud I pull out, after brushing, when I floss. WHHHHHYYYYYY did I avoid it for so many years? When now my teeth look like this: !

I'll let you know if my professional organization starts recommending that breast flossing thing. I'll go become a sherpa if I have to include THAT in my patient education! L.