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There really needs to be something like this. When we look back on dentistry in 50-100 years we will be amazed how barbaric it was! Ouch!
Please get those crooked dentists out of work, as much as possible.
You're a rabid anti-dentite. Next thing you know you're saying they should have their own schools.
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For anybody that grinds their teeth, investigate getting a splint before you reach this stage. https://www.coredental.com.au/splints-dentist-recommend-one/
I struggle with this. However I don't know what to do. I couldn't wear a splint, because I have a very sensitive gag reflex. I can almost start vomiting just by brushing me teeths...
You dip them in hot water and then bite to form them, so they aren’t near your gag reflex.
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Presumably no sugar being the primary factor. No carbs too?
sugar doesn't cause cavities, acids do. some bacteria which is not uniformly present in people eats carbs and deposits acids. this is covered in great detail ina good book, "kiss your dentist goodbye" that i just read. ive seen improvements in my awful teeth after giving the free regimen a try
I’ve only recently learned you aren’t supposed to rinse your mouth after brushing!
How does this compare with Sensodyne Repair and Protect? That product uses Novamin and effective rebuilds enamel, also offering whitening, reduced sensitivity, etc.
Please get those crooked dentists out of work, as much as possible.
Crooked dentists? Is this some sort of conspiracy theory? Dentists are medical professionals, who have been needed since the dark ages, and nowadays have very complex equipment and technology to ensure the best long-term and life-like suitable treatments for people. What are you on about?
I've had dental offices that try to sell/bill me for extra cavities (7 at one place!), preventative crowns, sneaking in fluoride treatments and other add-ons to a cleaning, and periodontal cleanings.
In all of these occasions I'd get other opinions, often more than one, and would be told by other dentists that I didn't need these treatments.. I've found that dentists are more variable than car mechanics, meaning that if you go to three dentists you might end up with three different treatment recommendations.
I've also had two hygienists tell me they would never go to a corporate/franchise/national dental chain, after having worked at these places and seeing first hand how they've taken advantage of people, going as far as recommending implants that weren't needed. Based on my experiences I would concur.
There really needs to be something like this. When we look back on dentistry in 50-100 years we will be amazed how barbaric it was! Ouch!
I think about this fairly often. When getting a root canal (it doesn’t hurt!) it’s sort of odd to see in this day and age the tools they use.
It doesn't hurt for you. Some people, including myself, have had root canals that have almost caused worse pain than when I was in the ICU.
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Presumably no sugar being the primary factor. No carbs too?
When I was two years old -- apparently, I only heard it from the obvious source -- my mother went to a doctor and asked when she could start giving me candy. I'm dating myself but this was before 1990. Anyways, he said, "Never! Never give him candy. He'll develop a sweet tooth and it's game over for his teeth!". Again paraphrasing and dramatizing, but you get the idea. So my mom never gave me anything with sugar. To…
Me neither. I ate candy and chocolate when I was a kid. I still do now 50 years later. Never had a problem with my teeth.