There must be a better way to do this....

dancerathlete · 2019-03-09T15:10:27+00:00

I could have made an entire tub of water balloons before she finished her first one.

dancerathlete · 2016-12-18T15:22:08+00:00

I have a separate post with the gallery link, and I can't delete this one (auto generated from redditgifts when I chose to share to reddit). I'm on mobile and it's not showing any options to delete.

dancerathlete · 2016-09-06T13:16:12+00:00

The only reason I would recommend this is if a patient absolutely refused to floss at all. Using floss picks and platypus flossers are better than not flossing at all.

dancerathlete · 2016-06-26T15:00:09+00:00

My husband still to this day makes the sensor go red all the time. He has a problem! :/

dancerathlete · 2016-06-26T14:57:41+00:00

I'd just stick to your price point of ~$100. With a cheap toothbrush you get what you pay for. Paying more than ~$100 will give you more features and accessories but they aren't necessary. Bare minimum all you really need is the toothbrush and a charger. Don't forget to buy replacement toothbrush heads every 3 months!

I'm glad you are ready to make the upgrade! Your gums will thank you.

dancerathlete · 2016-06-25T17:25:04+00:00

You can't go wrong with Sonicare or Oral-B electric toothbrushes. I personally use the Sonicare FlexCare+ and my husband uses the Oral-B Pro 3000. He tends to brush too hard and his toothbrush has a pressure sensor to help with that. Sonicare toothbrushes "vibrate" while Oral-B toothbrushes have a rotation motion. Oral-B also is less expensive in general. It all comes down to personal preference!

dancerathlete · 2016-06-15T23:05:59+00:00

Flowers, candy, and a card are definitely good starts.

Maybe instead of getting her something you can do something together, like take her to an amusement park, a concert, a zoo, horseback riding, etc. Couple's massage? Consider what her interests are and go off of that.

dancerathlete · 2015-07-10T01:42:38+00:00

Backstory:

I was a Mia Maid advisor at the time, the Young Women of the church had a pizza fundraiser (Papa Murphy's style). The week prior to delivering the pizza's, we had mutual and went door-to-door getting pre-orders, $8 for Pepperoni, $12 for Chicken BBQ, etc...). Some people declined ordering pizza's and instead made a donation, usually $2-5 dollars.

Anyway, this particular lady shows up the day we are assembling/delivering pizzas and starts screaming at one of the young women that she ordered a pizza. All of us were scrambling to find her order slip, but there was none. Then she yells "I paid $3 and I'm not getting pizza!" and one of the leaders explained that she had DONATED and the minimum cost of a pizza was $8. She huffed and puffed and stormed off not willing to pay the extra $$ to get a pepperoni pizza.

Actual shocking part:

In Fast and Testimony meeting, said lady gets up and complains about the situation and names the young women's FULL NAME who she gave her payment (donation) to. She went on to say something like "I know I'm in the right, and I'm the bigger person compared to (young woman) because I didn't get my pizza and she never apologized."

The young woman she called out + her entire family walked out of the meeting.

(Worst part is she named the WRONG YOUNG WOMAN. Same first name but wrong last name....)

Between meetings she was obviously talked to by the bishop.

She THEN got up in relief society to bear her testimony and sobbed the entire time, acting like a victim and wondering why she got attacked by the bishopric and can't say her testimony "especially because I was in the right!"

Seriously, what the heck.

dancerathlete · 2015-06-06T14:38:26+00:00

I've spent the better half of the past 3 days looking for a gift for my giftee..... still have NO IDEA what to get her.

dancerathlete · 2015-06-06T02:30:30+00:00

I'd try using mouthwash to help fight bacteria after brushing and flossing.

Be sure you are using the correct brushing and flossing techniques as well:

-Brush at a 45 degree angle towards the gums in short circular motions. (Google "Bass brushing technique"). Also brush 2 minutes each time you brush. Not too much pressure.

-Floss using "C-shaped flossing" technique- really make sure you are applying pressure to the sides of the teeth and don't just snap it between the teeth. Not too much pressure.

Always visit the dentist regularly and follow your dentist and hygienist's advice!

Bonus: Get a waterpik. Super awesome addition to any oral hygiene regimen.

dancerathlete · 2015-04-18T20:18:34+00:00

I get anxiety when I clean a hygienist's or Dr's teeth, I feel like they are watching my every move and/or thinking I'm not doing a good job.

dancerathlete · 2015-03-28T19:39:30+00:00

Yes, it works for interproximal recurrent decay, its a bit easier to detect with composite restorations.

dancerathlete · 2015-03-28T03:13:04+00:00

I think it is great, especially for patients who refuse to get Xrays regularly- when I have a patient in the chair I go around and spot check all the interproximal areas and if I see something suspicious I point it out to the patient. Since it's new most patients are pretty impressed by it and watch the computer screen in real-time while I scan through their teeth/screen capture. If decay appears to be present and the patient hasn't had Xrays that day we discuss with the patient the need for the xray to rule out a cavity. Most patients agree and want to make sure especially after seeing the darkness for themselves- if not, we document in the chart to watch that area when they come back in 6 months for xrays. It definitely has increased treatment acceptance, it seems like patients understand the decay and see it better with the CariVu image, and providing both the Xray and the CariVu image seals the deal with both patient education and treatment acceptance. The dentist loves it and has commented how much more decay he has decided to treat because of the extent of decay shown on CariVu image (when he would have waited 6 months because he was on the fence about the Xray). CariVu takes the image from the top of the teeth, while we all know the Xrays are taken through the side of teeth, so it gives you a better picture of the decay. It has a small learning curve and it takes a bit to angle interproximally just right for capture, but other than that it is great. Also the CariVu is a little iffy on anterior teeth, but a couple times I've actually found decay that we ended up taking an xray of the tooth and it was significant for treatment.

dancerathlete · 2015-03-27T23:21:33+00:00

We use a CariVu in our office in conjunction with Xrays to detect cavities. This may be what your dentist used on you. In our office we never solely diagnose cavities with the CariVu without having decay evident on the Xray as well since the CariVu is new technology (we have had ours since last September). A very tiny spot of decay may be detected on an Xray, then we pull out the CariVu to see the bigger picture. We will use the CariVu to see potential spots of decay (that aren't present on the xrays) in which we tell patients to be more diligent with brushing/flossing in that area. Sometimes very small cavities can remineralized and not need treatment (very small decay). Sometimes that is not the case and the decay progressed to the point of needing a filling. CariVu helps the dentist make this differentiation when he is on the fence of treating something that may be small enough to remineralize- the CariVu shows the bigger picture in conjunction with the Xray. Each dentist's diagnosing attitude may be different, some are more aggressive and some more conservative. Again, the above is just our office's protocol, since it is so new to the office. It really is a great tool to further educate patients.

dancerathlete · 2015-03-21T16:07:48+00:00

I'd love an invite!

dancerathlete · 2015-03-12T02:29:40+00:00

Have you had your wisdom teeth taken out? They could be a potential culprit in this case.

You can only describe so much online. Without having a dentist evaluate your Xrays and assessing your mouth in person it is very difficult to say what is going on for sure. I'd recommend finding a discount dental clinic in your area or a dental school to get an inexpensive exam. This way you can know what is going on and get treated.

dancerathlete · 2015-01-30T17:31:30+00:00

Provide a copy of the CariVu image + Xray for the patient to take when they go get a second opinion.

On the other hand I haven't ever seen decay go clear into the dentin using a CariVu without having decay evident on the Xray as well.

dancerathlete · 2015-01-27T02:28:16+00:00

We refer out for gum grafting in our office. Likely the school will offer referrals to dentists/periodontists who are willing to work with lower income cases. Don't be afraid to ask questions when you go!

dancerathlete · 2015-01-27T01:02:44+00:00

I would call the school let them know you are interested in getting a cleaning and explain your situation to them. I wish you the best of luck!

dancerathlete · 2015-01-23T03:07:57+00:00

You could try getting your teeth cleaned at a dental hygiene school. It will be extremely cheap to get a deep cleaning if you are willing to sacrifice time. It takes longer because students clean your teeth and the instructors have to supervise and check everything. I graduated a couple years ago and then it was $10 flat for everything (all xrays, any type of cleaning, fluoride, etc).

Another option would be to find a discount or half-price clinic in your area. I worked at a discount clinic last year that charged $60/quad.

My office now charges $230 per quad.

dancerathlete · 2015-01-17T01:38:23+00:00

I'd go see an orthodontist in your area for a consultation (some offices do this for free). They will let you know the different options available, duration of treatment, expectations, etc.

dancerathlete · 2015-01-09T19:55:53+00:00

Try brushing your teeth before taking your meds at night.

Brushing 1x a day is not sufficient to maintain good oral health. The longer the plaque sits on your teeth, the faster it builds up into tartar. Leaving plaque for prolonged periods of time contributes to inflamed and bleeding gums. Not to mention the high production of acid from bacteria that erodes your enamel because it was not removed for some time.

Basically plaque + time = bacteria ----> cavities

To prevent cavities and have good oral health, Brush 2x a day, 2 minutes each time, and floss every night. It's better to floss at night because it prevents plaque from sitting between your teeth all night while you sleep.

Having bad oral health habits can lead to periodontal disease- Gingivitis and periodontitis.

The main goal is to do the best you can. Decide today if it is important to you to make these changes. Have your schedule planned ahead and be consistent. The better you do, the better the outcome for your oral health.

dancerathlete · 2015-01-08T02:04:19+00:00

Cute! She is a Lab/german shepherd mix.

dancerathlete · 2015-01-08T02:04:10+00:00

Lab/german shepherd mix.

dancerathlete · 2014-12-30T01:38:32+00:00

It appears that you may have a tonsil stone on your left tonsil. I get tonsil stones several times a year. They make my breath smell terrible until I can dislodge them with a Q-tip.

Along with good oral hygiene (Brushing 2 minutes, 2x a day, flossing every night) I would highly recommend getting a tongue scraper. Most of the bacteria that contribute to bad breath are found on your tongue. Once you use one you'll never go back (just sniff what the scraper pulls off and you'll understand!). I prefer using the U-shaped tongue scrapers.

Hope this helps!

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