Comments on: Random PoP Observation http://www.princeofpetworth.com/2008/02/random-pop-observation-14/ Welcome to the beautiful life Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:42:50 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Anonymous http://www.princeofpetworth.com/2008/02/random-pop-observation-14/#comment-94371 Anonymous Wed, 13 Feb 2008 22:41:11 +0000 http://www.princeofpetworth.com/?p=1626#comment-94371 I've long suspected that dentists try to sell you crap you don't need. Just like jiffy lube, but more expensive. I’ve long suspected that dentists try to sell you crap you don’t need. Just like jiffy lube, but more expensive.

]]> By: Otis http://www.princeofpetworth.com/2008/02/random-pop-observation-14/#comment-94370 Otis Wed, 13 Feb 2008 19:17:07 +0000 http://www.princeofpetworth.com/?p=1626#comment-94370 I think what you need is a Sonicare (or equivalent), not just a regular electric toothbrush. Nothing wrong with a regular electric, but it doesn't by itself solve the problem of brushing too hard; you can do that just as easily with a 'leccy as with a regular brush. Supposedly, the sonic brushes solve this problem, because you don't really brush with them at all; you just move them slowly along and let the bristles vibrate under the gum line. I bought one on the advice of my dentist after an 8 or 9 year exile from the land of dentistry, and have been very pleased with the results -- no more sensitive teeth, and easy cleanings. I think what you need is a Sonicare (or equivalent), not just a regular electric toothbrush. Nothing wrong with a regular electric, but it doesn’t by itself solve the problem of brushing too hard; you can do that just as easily with a ‘leccy as with a regular brush. Supposedly, the sonic brushes solve this problem, because you don’t really brush with them at all; you just move them slowly along and let the bristles vibrate under the gum line. I bought one on the advice of my dentist after an 8 or 9 year exile from the land of dentistry, and have been very pleased with the results — no more sensitive teeth, and easy cleanings.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.princeofpetworth.com/2008/02/random-pop-observation-14/#comment-94369 Anonymous Wed, 13 Feb 2008 17:33:48 +0000 http://www.princeofpetworth.com/?p=1626#comment-94369 I didn't go to the dentist for five years because I thought I didn't have dental insurance. So once I found out I did have dental insurance, I made an appointment, my teeth were feeling nasty. I got a Triumph electric for Christmas and my teeth were ship-shape come February 2nd. The dental hygenist gave me grief for not getting a cleaning for so long, then changed her tune once I opened my mouth. "You sure it's been five years?". Yes. "You must floss every day...". Nope. My dad bought me the toothbrush because it changed his teeth-life. He was brushing away his gums, and was having some other kind of trouble, the electric toothbrush you glide over the surface and he hasn't had a problem since. I swear by mine. I didn’t go to the dentist for five years because I thought I didn’t have dental insurance. So once I found out I did have dental insurance, I made an appointment, my teeth were feeling nasty. I got a Triumph electric for Christmas and my teeth were ship-shape come February 2nd. The dental hygenist gave me grief for not getting a cleaning for so long, then changed her tune once I opened my mouth. “You sure it’s been five years?”. Yes. “You must floss every day…”. Nope. My dad bought me the toothbrush because it changed his teeth-life. He was brushing away his gums, and was having some other kind of trouble, the electric toothbrush you glide over the surface and he hasn’t had a problem since. I swear by mine.

]]> By: Arkansas http://www.princeofpetworth.com/2008/02/random-pop-observation-14/#comment-94368 Arkansas Wed, 13 Feb 2008 16:09:47 +0000 http://www.princeofpetworth.com/?p=1626#comment-94368 Sadly, I sometimes create the same problem with my manual toothbrush. Seems I must work out some aggressions when focusing on the gum line of my first and second premolars. The sharp pain reminds me to lighten up, in more ways than one. A small tube of Sensodyne lasts long enough for things to get back to normal. Toothbrushes (manual and electric) get all the media attention, but floss is the real superstar of dental hygiene, if you ask me. Sadly, I sometimes create the same problem with my manual toothbrush. Seems I must work out some aggressions when focusing on the gum line of my first and second premolars. The sharp pain reminds me to lighten up, in more ways than one. A small tube of Sensodyne lasts long enough for things to get back to normal. Toothbrushes (manual and electric) get all the media attention, but floss is the real superstar of dental hygiene, if you ask me.

]]> By: 13th Street Resident http://www.princeofpetworth.com/2008/02/random-pop-observation-14/#comment-94367 13th Street Resident Wed, 13 Feb 2008 15:52:36 +0000 http://www.princeofpetworth.com/?p=1626#comment-94367 I was told by dentists to make sure that I dont use an electric toothbrush too hard on my gums (or i could wear them), but that they were great cleaning tools otherwise. I was told by dentists to make sure that I dont use an electric toothbrush too hard on my gums (or i could wear them), but that they were great cleaning tools otherwise.

]]> By: Nita http://www.princeofpetworth.com/2008/02/random-pop-observation-14/#comment-94366 Nita Wed, 13 Feb 2008 15:12:13 +0000 http://www.princeofpetworth.com/?p=1626#comment-94366 I used to have sensitive gums and my friend recommended an electric toothbrush, which has worked wonders. I love my dentist and he did not recommend one way or the other so he, at least, is not in on the conspiracy. I used to have sensitive gums and my friend recommended an electric toothbrush, which has worked wonders. I love my dentist and he did not recommend one way or the other so he, at least, is not in on the conspiracy.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.princeofpetworth.com/2008/02/random-pop-observation-14/#comment-94365 Anonymous Wed, 13 Feb 2008 14:52:49 +0000 http://www.princeofpetworth.com/?p=1626#comment-94365 my dentist tells me to get one everytime i go....i never do cause i dont want to shell out the money for it, but i feel like flossing everyday should take care of any issues. my dentist tells me to get one everytime i go….i never do cause i dont want to shell out the money for it, but i feel like flossing everyday should take care of any issues.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.princeofpetworth.com/2008/02/random-pop-observation-14/#comment-94364 Anonymous Wed, 13 Feb 2008 14:37:37 +0000 http://www.princeofpetworth.com/?p=1626#comment-94364 It's the electric toothbrush...It happened directly after the purchase of it. Out of curiosity, is it one of your central teeth, upper perhaps? Just guessing. Truth be told electric toothbrushes really only benefit individuals with decreased manual dexterity. Most of us don't actually need them. It's just a nice gadget to have. BTW, I'm a dentist. It’s the electric toothbrush…It happened directly after the purchase of it. Out of curiosity, is it one of your central teeth, upper perhaps? Just guessing. Truth be told electric toothbrushes really only benefit individuals with decreased manual dexterity. Most of us don’t actually need them. It’s just a nice gadget to have.

BTW, I’m a dentist.

]]> By: New Hampy http://www.princeofpetworth.com/2008/02/random-pop-observation-14/#comment-94363 New Hampy Wed, 13 Feb 2008 13:52:38 +0000 http://www.princeofpetworth.com/?p=1626#comment-94363 Sorry PoP, but it's not just the electric toothbrush - it's common to loose tooth enamel with age! Sorry PoP, but it’s not just the electric toothbrush – it’s common to loose tooth enamel with age!

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