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scared0902
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Because of my decay situation, I think I am realistically looking at a crown and eventual root canal for every back tooth (probably over the course of the next 20 years).
Is it truly better to go through this expensive process (about $2000 without sedation at my dentist) or just get the implants I think I will eventually need anyway?
Also, I've asked before, but I am SO frustrated. I have excellent home care, get a cleaning every three months, and still have horrible plaque. My hygienist said it looked like I hadn't been to a dentist in ten years, and it's only been three months. It is the most frustrating thing to know that I'll be doing something I'm terrified of every three months for the rest of my life, and there is nothing I can do about it.
I now rinse, brush for 2 minutes with regular toothpaste, one minute with prescription toothpaste, and use a gum stimulator in the morning, rinse and brush after lunch, use a gum pick thing midday, rinse, brush for two minutes with regular toothpaste, two minutes with prescription, floss after dinner. I guess I spend 15 minutes caring for my teeth at minimum each day, and it seems like it's for nothing. Any other ideas?
My diet is pretty good, but I do enjoy one Diet Coke a day. I don't snack on carbs at all between brushings. Ahh!
Is it truly better to go through this expensive process (about $2000 without sedation at my dentist) or just get the implants I think I will eventually need anyway?
Also, I've asked before, but I am SO frustrated. I have excellent home care, get a cleaning every three months, and still have horrible plaque. My hygienist said it looked like I hadn't been to a dentist in ten years, and it's only been three months. It is the most frustrating thing to know that I'll be doing something I'm terrified of every three months for the rest of my life, and there is nothing I can do about it.
I now rinse, brush for 2 minutes with regular toothpaste, one minute with prescription toothpaste, and use a gum stimulator in the morning, rinse and brush after lunch, use a gum pick thing midday, rinse, brush for two minutes with regular toothpaste, two minutes with prescription, floss after dinner. I guess I spend 15 minutes caring for my teeth at minimum each day, and it seems like it's for nothing. Any other ideas?
My diet is pretty good, but I do enjoy one Diet Coke a day. I don't snack on carbs at all between brushings. Ahh!