I went in for a 3 month overdue routine cleaning dental appointment. While having my teeth ultrasound cleaned, I came to several realizations:
1) At least 70% of me finds the teeth cleaning to be a welcome and relaxing experience. Which is what $85/50 minutes of massage is supposed to be as well, so I hear, but that's an entirely different story. The other 30% of me or 30% of the time, I'm wincing because Dr. Dentist is aggravating or causing some gum or teeth sensitivity. Nevertheless, it beats my $85 massage from an aesthetician-acting-as-a-masseuse.
2) I am grateful when dentists wear face or mouthgards. Whether they think they're protecting themselves from infectious diseases or germs, I know I am definitely being spared the full fury of bad dentist's breath. You would think that someone in the teeth profession would have a handle on halitosis...
3) If I value my dental longevity, I will switch to a different dentist. The last time I was here, Dr. Dentist dropped several things and triggered a sensitivity in my gums/teeth. Who knows, maybe the sensitivity was a pre-existing condition. Today, I heard her oopsing several times during my visit, and she dropped a cup that she dispensed for my mouth rinse. Insignificant, one might say. Now imagine if the oopsing occurred while she was cleaning a cavity.
4) It is not okay to have a gap between your upper arch front teeth unless you're a supermodel. If you're a supermodel, you can brag about how hot and desirable and unique you are with your gap. In my case, Dr. Dentist advised that if I know what's good for me, I will continue wearing my retainers regularly. It was a nightly regimen for nearly 3 years post-braces removal. It may have to be a lifelong routine if I know what's good for me.
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