Oral Hygiene - Do You Get Your Teeth Cleaned Every Six Months?

Hehe, I'm glad that this discussion helped remind you of taking care of your teeth. ^_^ Hope all goes well at the dentist for you!

wish me luckkkk....

Yes! I agree to that... It is never the same to have your personal dentist.

Ah, we have similar reasons for not visiting every six months. My dentist lives in the US and I only go there during summer. I understand how traveling a lot makes it hard to get appointments on a regular basis - not impossible though. There are dentists around the world. =P But still, it's nicer to have a "regular dentist".

It's great that you you visit the dentist at least twice a year. I don't really think there are "better" ways of getting healthy teeth and gums than getting a check up. There are other alternatives, sure, but, ultimately, nothing beats having a dentist stare into your mouth while forcing you to open your jaw as wide as possible.

Hehe.=P I hate that drill too! especially the noise it makes! Yes, flossing can be annoying. I don't mind it much anymore, only my bottom fronts bug me because I have glued-on retainers that are very hard to get around. =[ I'm quoting this from another site by the way. It's pretty interesting: Recent studies have made a direct connection between longevity and teeth flossing. Who knew such a seemingly little thing could make such a big difference? In the book, "Real Age" by Michael F. Roizen, MD, Dr. Roizen calculates how old a person really is, not just in years but by taking into account a person's lifestyle, eating habits, and fitness level. According to Roizen, daily flossing can add 6.3 years to your life. That's a long time! Hw writes, "These studies show that the presence of periodontal diseases, diseases most common in people with tooth loss, actually affects longevity. The best of these studies done at Emory University with the Centers for Disease Control, indicated that people with gingivitis and periodontitis have a mortality rate that is 23 percent to 46 percent higher than those who don't. Skipping the floss is linked to increased rates of cardiovascular diseases and stroke as well as to an increase in mortality from other causes, such as infections." at the very least, flossing will help ensure that you keep your real teeth, rather than having to deal with dentures down the road. Bleah... I want to be able to copy-paste!

Totally understand. After I get my teeth cleaned I just feel a lot better, not necessarily because my mouth is cleaner (er..) but because I know that there's nothing wrong. It certainly does bring more confidence to get that dentist appointment over with!

Haha! Yeah, as long as it's free, why not?

Ugh, that really sucks. That's the main reason I get worried for people who don't get their teeth checked annually. No one wants to be in the situation where they need a root canal or extraction. I'm glad your other tooth could be saved, though. I'm guessing you're going to be going to the dentist more regularly now?

Yes, visiting every six months means the chances of getting cavities is reduced significantly. It's good that you're making sure both you and your daughter are regularly visiting to keep that advantage.^_^

Hehe. =P Going for regular check ups will help keep your gums and teeth healthy as well as detect any early problems such as gum disease, oral cancer (I didn't know that existed either!) and cavities (you don't want to leave cavities too long or else thing get pretty nasty! ).