No cavities!

[Selkie]

Sorry, I had to say it, as I was expecting the worst.

Saw the dentist today - she's the best dentist I've had since I moved here from Pittsburgh in '87. Does not at all try to push you into expensive work, fast, explains things, and is gentle.

Anyway, I've been experiencing sensitivity in a tooth in which I have a big inlay. No apparent cavities but the inlay could be hiding one (blocks the xray from seeing). If the sensitivity doesn't go away in six weeks of brushing w/sensodyne & avoiding soda/acidic drinks, we'll go from there.

I also chipped a tooth (night grinder) but it's just a cosmetic thing, so she said not to worry. Prior dentists would have been telling me I needed a crown!

So, now I will brush good and floss after having some jelly beans & Sarris dark chocolate covered pretzels on Easter.

[Blueberry]

Yay!!!! I had a good check up this week too (my 15 year old fillings are in decent shape and can stay, despite some sensitivity in one). I'm petrified of anything involving a drill, so I'm very happy!!!

I'm a grinder too - and my dentist made me a night guard that has helped immensely. I've also been using Act fluoride rinse, which seems to help my teeth stay happy.

CA

[Adventure Girl]

Finding a good dentist was a HUGE thing for me. I have a huge dental anxiety problem. But the dentist I have now is great! He and his staff are so good to me. They understand my anxiety issues and take great care of me! I have to pay for my dental work out of pocket because my dentist is not on my insurance plan. But it is worth it!

[Running Mommy]

and remember gatorade drinkers (don't know that you are. Just giving a PSA) to brush immediately after training. That stuff is HORRID on the ol chompers!

[polly4711]

i'm a night grinder too... what do you do to help?

[Selkie]

I tried a mouth guard - couldn't bear it. I am trying to reduce my stress.

I use a sonicare toothbrush, floss every day, and rinse w/Act. Has worked good - no cavaties in years but unfortunately, I got my mother's teeth (not good). Therefore, I have to be extra vigilant, particularly as I get older.

[wackyjacky1]

I use a sonicare toothbrush, floss every day, and rinse w/Act. Has worked good - no cavaties in years but unfortunately, I got my mother's teeth (not good). Therefore, I have to be extra vigilant, particularly as I get older.

This is me, exactly! I try to take extra good care of my teeth because I hate dentists and gum problems run in the family.