Ever since you were a kid, you've known this: there's a comfort that settles through you right before getting dental x-rays. You notice when the heavy shield gets draped over your shoulders and tummy that it's a bit easier to relax, to open your mouth and let the dental … [Read More...]
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The Prophy Jet Challenge
These identical twins can both be your dentist
The novelty of seeing someone's face repeated on another human creates a positive moment of surprise that will be instantly apparent on your own face. Do you feel genuine happiness when you encounter the miracle of identical twins? Well, maybe there's a … [Read More...]
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...]