This morning I threw my toothbrush into the toilet. That's where it belongs, apparently, since I can't seem to do the right thing to keep germs off of it. See, a few years ago there was a big news story about the aerosols that are created with every toilet flush. I call this … [Read More...]
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These identical twins can both be your dentist
Why dental insurance makes good people do bad things
When I was a kid, my dad would tell me on the way to the dentist to be prepared to pay out of my own pocket for any cavities I had. $38 per filling was an insane amount of money for an eight year old with a 75 cent allowance per week and 7-Eleven candy habit. … [Read More...]
Should dental hygienists give shots?
When people talk about what they hate most about going to the dentist, they're usually talking about the needle. I mean, who in their right mind would ever consent to allowing another person to give a shot in a place that has as many nerve endings as our … [Read More...]
Get Listerine fluoride for free with Obamacare – maybe
I feel very targeted right now. It's because I'm one of the 16% of Americans that everyone is fighting to either "guarantee insurance" for or "force insurance" upon, depending on which side of the aisle you stand. You see, my family has … [Read More...]
Candy that really fights cavities
Why do you get cavities? It's not because your teeth are soft. Cavities happen in mouths where the environment is all jacked up. Too much acid, too many germs, an abundance of refined foods, too little saliva. Basically the little ecosystem in your mouth is … [Read More...]
Battlebots: American Eagle vs Hu-Friedy
Do you want to see a secret video of one dental hygiene instrument killing another? Sure you do. But first, a confession: It's not really secret. This video has been on YouTube since May of 2013 but as of the time I'm writing this it's had less than a … [Read More...]