Chris- Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stepee Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 ok I have a question what is that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris- Posted February 9, 2023 Author Share Posted February 9, 2023 1 minute ago, stepee said: ok I have a question what is that Basically scraping off plaque that built up under my gum line; it’s meant for people who have (or are on the verge of having, in my case) more pronounced gum issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggie Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 AMA Can I have a $25 PSN gift card? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pikachu Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 How much anesthesia did you get? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stepee Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 3 minutes ago, Chris- said: Basically scraping off plaque that built up under my gum line; it’s meant for people who have (or are on the verge of having, in my case) more pronounced gum issues. is it fun? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggie Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 1 minute ago, Pikachu said: How much anesthesia did you get? Just now, stepee said: is it fun? Wait your turns. He hasn't answered my question. RUDE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 When was the last time you got a perio charting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris- Posted February 9, 2023 Author Share Posted February 9, 2023 36 minutes ago, Biggie said: AMA Can I have a $25 PSN gift card? No. 35 minutes ago, Pikachu said: How much anesthesia did you get? They gave me a topical numbing gel, then shot me up with the strong stuff…About two hours later the numbness has mostly gone away. 35 minutes ago, stepee said: is it fun? It’s not too bad, I’ve definitely had worse dental experiences. 19 minutes ago, Keyser_Soze said: When was the last time you got a perio charting? January, which was my first trip to the dentist since before the pandemic…Some of my pockets were 3-4 mm, so that in combination with some plaque they saw on the X-ray led to their suggestion. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 1 hour ago, Chris- said: January, which was my first trip to the dentist since before the pandemic…Some of my pockets were 3-4 mm, so that in combination with some plaque they saw on the X-ray led to their suggestion. Skipping the dentist because of the pandemic is one thing I didn't fuck around with. I just started making a point of grabbing the first appointment of the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_m_b_m_b_m Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 Imagine not having perfect teeth 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CayceG Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 1 hour ago, Chris- said: January, which was my first trip to the dentist since before the pandemic…Some of my pockets were 3-4 mm, so that in combination with some plaque they saw on the X-ray led to their suggestion. This was the same situation I was in 2 dentist visits ago. I have periodontal disease. My gum pocket depths are routinely 2-3mm. I had a couple pockets that were 4mm and my xray showed some bone loss between those teeth. At that time, my dentist recommended I have this same thing you had done. I passed on it in part due to the numbing required (otherwise because it's an extra $100). At my next dental visit 4 months later (3x visits per year based on periodontal maintenance) the measurements at those teeth was down to 3mm. They did not recommend any action. I'll continue to get yearly xrays and monitor bone loss. So my question is... Do you feel like your dentist is fleecing you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris- Posted February 9, 2023 Author Share Posted February 9, 2023 1 hour ago, CayceG said: This was the same situation I was in 2 dentist visits ago. I have periodontal disease. My gum pocket depths are routinely 2-3mm. I had a couple pockets that were 4mm and my xray showed some bone loss between those teeth. At that time, my dentist recommended I have this same thing you had done. I passed on it in part due to the numbing required (otherwise because it's an extra $100). At my next dental visit 4 months later (3x visits per year based on periodontal maintenance) the measurements at those teeth was down to 3mm. They did not recommend any action. I'll continue to get yearly xrays and monitor bone loss. So my question is... Do you feel like your dentist is fleecing you? Not really. All told this will only put me out around $200, and I’m risk-adverse enough that is a price I’m willing to pay for better dental health. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CayceG Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 I got scammed by a dentist before and since my pocket depth was 3mm on that tooth, I opted to kick the can down the road. IDK. Maybe it is going to result in me having garbage teeth when I'm older. We'll find out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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