Two weeks ago I had my first appointment with a new dental office. My last dentist was near my old job and it was just too far to drive to now that I don't work over there. When I was there I didn't have the greatest of experiences. (See this post for more.) So, I was told that I had a few cavities that needed filling even though they were just starting and were very small.
OK, no problem. I never had cavities as a kid because my parents had sealants put on my teeth. But, I did realize sooner or later I would have some. But, I got my treatment plan and it just didn't make sense to me. The way it read it showed I had nine, count 'em, nine cavities! I'm sorry, what? I brush, I floss (OK, maybe only once a day) and use Listerine. So, how could I possibly have nine cavities all of a sudden?
The thing that made me upset was the receptionist saying, "Well, you were in a hurry that day. Maybe you misunderstood?" I was not in a hurry, I had been there two hours! I was antsy from sitting in that awful chair for so long. Perhaps it's more accurate to say the word "nine" never came up. Not once. I'm certain I would have remembered that!
So, I was less than polite as I got off the phone and I kind of want to go to my former dentist to get a second opinion. And, to think I was considering spending the money for ortho. The thought of nine cavities makes me sick to my stomach, seriously. What am I not doing? I brush my teeth for two minutes each time. The hygienist even noted how clean they were. What gives? How do I have nine cavities show up in one year? Can someone please explain that to me? I'm thinking I might go get a Sonicare toothbrush. Maybe that will help.
My apologies if this is too much information. I'm just sort of freaking out right now. Can you tell? :)
P.S. My teeth have been super sensitive all day. Think it's in my head?
6 comments:
It seems rather crazy to go from 0 to 9 in a year. That being said, I've been using my Sonicare since the 90s and I SWEAR by it. I love it. I don't think I've had a new cavity since then - oh wait, I did have one about a year ago in a weird place...but you'll love it. Definitely worth the investment.
Hmm, that is pretty odd if you ask me. I'd want a second opinion too.
That does sound odd. When I was in high school the dentist told me that your teeth can grow in with tiny holes that will cause cavities even though you don't do anything wrong when you take care of your teeth. That may not be applicable since your teeth will have already grown in and probably you would have already gotten the cavities, but just a thought :) Hopefully the dentist is wrong about how many!
I'd definitely go for a second opinion!
It's the week for dental woes, I guess. My dentist recently retired, so I had to find a new one. I got all set up, ready for my appointment - they call me on Monday morning and say they don't take my insurance any more. UGH!
I'm sorry. That sounds frustrating (and surprising). It sounds like you're doing everything right though!
I think I'd get a second opinion. It sounds to me like the Dentist wants to buy a new car. (just kidding if there are any Dentists reading) Seriously, that would be a couple of thousand dollars. Wish you lived closer to me because I have an awesome dentist that I love. I actually took them a bottle of wine on my second visit years ago because I liked them so much. I usually have to take valium just to sit in the chair and I used to have to have gas for cleanings.
Good luck, sweetie.
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