I went to the dentist today too! I didn't get yelled out for not flossing, which makes me thing the hygienist was off her game, but that's okay.
Random thing I have been wondering-- Are the picks that Maria linked to used for something other than flossing? I an constantly seeing them littering the ground just about everywhere--around my neighborhood, around work's neighborhood, everywhere, and I can't believe that many people floss their teeth where they park or drive, so what else are those used for? I was just assuming drugs
I think people use those pick things in lieu of chewing a toothpick, which people used to do more....
My sister spent her first 8 years in a home with unfluoridated well water. We moved into town, with fluoridated water, when I was 6 weeks old. My sister has at least one cavity in every tooth and I have none. So I'm a huge believer in the value of fluoride (insert anecdote =/= data disclaimer here).
Did anyone else get flouride treatments in school?
We had this green "swish" in little dixie cups once a week from Kindergarten to 8th grade, possibly longer. We also had a dental hygienist on staff who administrated the swish, covered for the nurse, and cleaned our teeth in school.
My Americano was substandard and unsatisfying. That completely justifies following it up with a cup of oolong, right?
I grew up on a farm where we got our water from a well, so no fluoridation for me. I can't remember if the water at school was fluoridated--probably?
Yes, Burrell.
The tools I need to actually do work are not working. Actual lunch break for me!
Oh dear. I just found fluoride rinse conspiracy theorists.
I know the current fluoride wackos are a whole different thing from the old-school fluoride wackos, but I cannot see them without thinking "precious bodily fluids".
