nomorepanic
28-05-04, 19:32
There are quite a few posts on here about fears of visiting the dentist so I just thought I would add this topic.
I went today for my 6 month check-up and had my teeth cleaned and the dentist commented on how much cleaner my teeth were and how much more healthy my gums were. He said the front ones were siginificantly better.
He asked had I changed my toothbrush or toothpaste and I said that I had bought a Sonic toothbrush (I have a Phillips Sonicare one) and he said "oh that is why then - they are are excellent, I recommend them to everyone".
There are quite expensive, however. Mine cost £100 from Argos but you may get it cheaper on-line somewhere.
Anyway, the dentist said that if I continued to use it (I need to use it more on the backs of the teeth he advised) then he said the next time he sees me both sides of the teeth should be in superb condition. He also commented that I should also keep my teeth (my own that is - not dentures) till I died if I looked after them well [:p]
So, I just wanted to say that although the cost may be a lot, it could be that one of these toothbrushes helps you lessen those dreaded dentist trips and the fillings etc. I am all for prevention rather than cure so all of you out there that hate dentists trips then you now know that a good sonic toothbrush does make a difference.
Just a thought anyway!:D
Nicola
I went today for my 6 month check-up and had my teeth cleaned and the dentist commented on how much cleaner my teeth were and how much more healthy my gums were. He said the front ones were siginificantly better.
He asked had I changed my toothbrush or toothpaste and I said that I had bought a Sonic toothbrush (I have a Phillips Sonicare one) and he said "oh that is why then - they are are excellent, I recommend them to everyone".
There are quite expensive, however. Mine cost £100 from Argos but you may get it cheaper on-line somewhere.
Anyway, the dentist said that if I continued to use it (I need to use it more on the backs of the teeth he advised) then he said the next time he sees me both sides of the teeth should be in superb condition. He also commented that I should also keep my teeth (my own that is - not dentures) till I died if I looked after them well [:p]
So, I just wanted to say that although the cost may be a lot, it could be that one of these toothbrushes helps you lessen those dreaded dentist trips and the fillings etc. I am all for prevention rather than cure so all of you out there that hate dentists trips then you now know that a good sonic toothbrush does make a difference.
Just a thought anyway!:D
Nicola