How to remove PLAQUE versus TARTAR

[@TeethTalk]

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[@puddingthing]

"So that's why we go to the dentist every six months--" Me: *nervously laughs in third world country *

[@mariaalce3998]

Best thing to do: Take Vitamin D3 with K2 (MK-7) to prevent dental plaque and tartar (calculus), and heat sensitivity. Vitamin C for receding gums and bleeding. Also don't eat or drink sugar, and don't neglect brushing and flossing.

[@JayJay-kg3qe]

Her: you have to get your teeth cleaned every six months✨ Me: hasn't gone to the dentist in 3 years 👁️👄👁️

[@abolisher]

Ewww how are your teeth from the bottom behind use a scaler to remove it but take your time and use a bright light

[@haileycooper6252]

My dentist wont clean my teeth. They say its got to be bad before they will. I get mad as i have some on bottom teeth but they won't clean it for me

[@abolisher]

Hailey Cooper buy a scaler and use it slowly

[@JayJay-kg3qe]

@@abolisher i finally went to the dentist after this video turns out I have 2 cavities and my back teeth had a bunch of plaque now I have an infection lol

[@abolisher]

Jay Jay ouch brush them teeth twice a day and use mouth wash twice a day

[@Greywind920]

Must be nice to be able to afford dental care.

[@TeethTalk]

I know sometime restorative work can be pricy :( But, we try to use the car analogy --- As long as your getting regular oil changes (dental cleanings) the goal is that routine preventative maintenance will save you from any major issues in the future. Positive vibes my friend!

[@alikern9137]

ShengVang try a dental hygiene school!

[@KwniStewart]

In my country it's for free in the hospitals emergencies. Isn't it there? Also you can go to a university, it's usually free

[@ryanperson6307]

Yeah, It's almost as if you need a job or something.

[@hannahe5769]

a lot of schools do it for extremely low prices. students NEED patients to graduate

[@SuperBotanica]

I am almost 65 years old and I was the first time today to clean my teeth at the dentist's. no dentist has made it before because I am extremely sensitive. After about 20 minutes of anesthesia injections, the doctor needed 1 hour to remove the plaque. the next row comes next week. it cost me 42 dollars here in Thailand including an x-ray

[@JAAAYCOBB653]

I hope it went well

[@Jonb01z28]

WTF why am I watching so many of your videos? Where has my life gone wrong that I'm watching videos about teeth at 1am. Seriously though great videos they have been very informative and rather entertaining.

[@TeethTalk]

YOU ARE AMAZING! Thank you for your support! This makes me so happy!!! Your life has not gone wrong lol!!! You're learning about teeth and that is WONDERFUL!

[@wildthings01]

@@TeethTalk You Are Amazing 🙏🏾🙌🏽 I bow to thee and offer a ball of effervescent gratitude as thanks for your fun, informative exceptional videos.✨

[@faethe000]

Bahaha I'm watching this at 1am too.

[@mikahh332]

Fuck same 1 AM

[@Fleurph]

Woah! Watching this at 1:14 AM weird!

[@kardoxcenna260]

Covid be like: oh no no no you ain’t visiting the dentist for another 2 yrs

[@los8070]

I gotta say after watching your videos, I finally made an appt. with a Dentist and had a Deep cleaning treatment in two sessions. It's been a while.

[@TeethTalk]

YESSSSS! So happy to hear that. Sending you positive vibes!

[@irresistibleinyourindustry]

Finally someone who answered the question properly lol, great video!

[@TeethTalk]

THAT MAKES ME SO HAPPY! Thank you!!! Positive vibes.

[@daviondamion3194]

Right, all the other videos making me think tar tar can’t be removed

[@abelharlem1327]

I realize Im kinda off topic but does anybody know a good place to watch newly released tv shows online ?

[@kendrickroland7939]

@Abel Harlem Try FlixZone. Just google for it :)

[@emmettroberto7195]

@Abel Harlem i use flixzone. You can find it by googling =)

[@MyFungal]

Had a deep cleaning wasn't bad and look soooo much better

[@shreejithajithkumar]

I haven't seen anyone being this excited to talk about plaque or tartar before lol

[@TeethTalk]

lol thank you so much for watching! I actually have an updated one too haha: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXnMiWlsiNuBfJY

[@fetiyaabdella1292]

Hahahahaha

[@watermirror]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@TheFayVillain]

Title says how to remove plaque vs tartar.. Literally says go to the dentist.. Why am I here KZbin?

[@enargins]

No, she said you can remove plaque by regular brushing but you need to go to the dentist to remove tartar.

[@TheFayVillain]

@@enargins exactly.. Not what the title says

[@enargins]

@@TheFayVillain The title's saying "this is now you remove plaque -- vs. tartar, which you can't remove."

[@yasminal]

its been six years since ive had my last dental checkup, ive been bugging my mum all the time - my first thing on my christmas list every year. i watch your videos to make sure im doing enough so that ill still have teeth in my mouth when im 30

[@stevegalea518]

😥 have you been to the dentist yet

[@polygonalcapsule]

​@@stevegalea518 hopefully

[@karinamontiel607]

😢 I just had my years worth of tartar removed a very painful procedure but I feel a lot cleaner and now I made commitment to visit my dentist every 6 months

[@Kay-gr6qo]

What is this procedure called?

[@Blueskyz316]

How long was it before you were at the dentist ? How many years

[@paquesepas6696]

Very funny. Noticed you toned down to more serious now lol. I like this version the most.

[@TeethTalk]

THANK YOU!!! :) I still keep in some of my sillies ;) ;) ;)

[@samphonia]

Sis I just found your channel cause I’m trying to get a feel for things before my first dental appointment in far too long, and I cannot even begin to explain the confusion your tiel brought me. Kept having to pause every few seconds to see if my lady was yellin! Your friend is very passionate about tarter control

[@ashleyfraser114]

Now this is a type of documentary that I would not get bored of 😂 you rock ❤

[@ALi-bn6bf]

This is the most creative and entertaining video on plaque and tartar that I have ever seen. And… it’s educational as well.

[@TeethTalk]

thank you so much!

[@holliee6832]

Hi! Just found your channel. Im in the UK and never enjoyed going to the dentist. This takes away some of the fear i have and how i can take some more care of my teeth rather than feel like its beyond me. Thanks!

[@DestinyConcepcion]

My dentist says I have bad hygiene even though I brush my teeth 2x a day and flood frequently. And i have calculus on my teeth on the bottom in between.

[@TeethTalk]

sometimes the lower front teeth take even more extra care! here is a video that might help! sending positive vibes your way! kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6nGpp2KotuWnLM

[@chillxwolf7248]

so if you cant afford the deep cleaning which $1500 or more, how do you remove it your self ???

[@katelala23]

exactly, we need a video on this! I cannot afford a dentist - so so expensive!

[@sharadranjangoankar1172]

visit to india

[@hannahe5769]

dental hygiene schools!! really low prices because students need patients to learn

[@enargins]

Try Careington. $9 a month, can cancel anytime, and a deep cleaning is $111 per quadrant with their plan.

[@miscellaneouscell]

I wish health insurance covered teeth because it’s part of the body. Teeth problems can lead to bone and heart problems. Oh well.

[@jawsgreatwhite9966]

Your video and editing skills are really good. I have learned so much from these videos and because of that I have become much better at taking care of my teeth. Thanks so much!

[@TeethTalk]

thank you so much for watching! wishing you continued care!

[@006-m7i]

YOU ARE HILARIOUS and INFORMATIVE. I wish ALL my courses could teach material in this fashion. Easy to comprehend facts love it!

[@bizc8776]

i hate the dentist so much and I need a dentist like you!!!!

[@ohitaevans4012]

Michael A.H right I know I need braces they just actin up and saying your teeth straight like can’t they see that huggeee gap

[@ohitaevans4012]

Toothy Young Dentist well u got a new dentist yesterday I got my teeth cleaned and she was so nice

[@9melissal]

She's a hygienist, not a dentist.

[@YvarMusic]

First video I see of you, but the way you did those first 2 sentences make me subscribe. 👌🏻

[@yz1309]

I have a little bit of tartar on my bottom front teeth. Just a very tiny bit barely visible on like 4 front bottom teeth. I also visit the dentist every six months. I brush and floss every day so I hope it doesn’t spread or get worse it’s making me anxious.

[@TheSapphireLeo]

Because of our mother force feeding and sabotaging us, at least with the vegan for the animals, same?

[@sonnyca]

My dentist told me I need deep cleaning and I thought they were trying to fleece me with a bill of $300+. After watching your video, I remember being informed that some of my pockets are deeper than 5mm. I believe them now.

[@RichRich1955]

Me too. I got a second opinion and a waterpik was recommended so I got one. I have bone loss at my lower incisors with recession and some tooth mobility so going to the periodontist so I don't lose teeth.

[@vincentyakoumakis5281]

Whitney you are so good. You have such a nack and charm teaching. Your funny witty and a big plus to the dental industry. Thank you.

[@TeethTalk]

thank you so much for the kind comment! it is truly appreciated! peace.love.teeth.

[@deborahhoffman4527]

Yes she is! Very Smart, Pretty, and Personable.

[@ShahabSheikhzadeh]

Subscribed because of your personality and immaculate teeth and presentation. This is wonderful.

[@TeethTalk]

thank you so much for watching! so happy you're here :)

[@ShahabSheikhzadeh]

@@TeethTalk Do you have a preference on whitening products? What's the difference between consumer kits versus a dentist doing professional whitening with trays?

[@BR4NDUN]

so informative, i was scared cuz i have a little bit of tartar in my bottom teeth in the front and especially since i have braces i got scared but nowthat i know its kinda normal there i feel more relieved

[@jasonx3069]

Filmed in about 70 takes....love this stuff btw!! 😁💛💛😄

[@TeethTalk]

😂

[@PCRL2000]

Yo I thought A bird flew in my house for a few min 😂

[@Olivia-et8ju]

I know this is a bit of a weird request but I am terrified of the dentist, do you have any solutions as to how I can get over this please?

[@TeethTalk]

Not at all weird! I'm working on a dental anxiety video! Coming soon! Until then, my best advice is to tell your dentist your feelings so they are aware and communication is key for them to make you comfortable! Sending positive vibes your way!

[@Olivia-et8ju]

Teeth Talk Girl Thank you very much :)

[@saramessore9197]

I feel like I try to do my best, but with acid reflux, I think it causes more problems. What effects does Acid Reflux have on your teeth and is there anything that I can do?(besides take medicine for acid reflux, I already do)

[@no-rj2ez]

Your videos remind me and proove that women who are nice, knowledgeable and good looking can reduced anxiety and relax a guy. Is this the first time in history a woman put a feminine touch on dental health?

[@jomorris4522]

You should do educational videos for kids ... so interesting. I didn't realise I could easily learn something so easy. Thank you

[@TeethTalk]

that is so nice of you! thank you for saying that!

[@byfagy]

Could you do a video on fillings?

[@loveskinas3352]

I went to a dentist in Feb 2018 I have never been to before for a scale and polish. After the dentist finished the procedure I asked her if she missed a step and then I tweaked she hadn't done under the gumline. She said her training had stipulated they don't do under the gumline scaling anymore. It just wasn't right!

[@nievesdereyes65]

First time i understand clearly my dental situation

[@TeethTalk]

I'm so happy to help!

[@thealex46810]

Hello, my dental hygiene was never the best when I was a kid and I've always had a hugeeeee sweet tooth to this day. My mom did not take me regularly to the dentist. The last time I went was about 15 years ago. I'm not afraid of the dentist, but I'm afraid of what they will say. I know I have tartar build up and my adult teeth on the bottom came in crooked and they are also very close together so it hurts to floss. I can't afford to go to the dentist and I don't have insurance. My teeth are relatively white on the top row, but the bottom row is badly stained. While my teeth aren't perfect, I feel like they aren't absolutely terrible. I just absolutely despise my bottom row of teeth. What should I do?

[@TeethTalk]

Many dental offices have payment plans, or even offer some kind of discount for people without insurance. It can't hurt to ask before you schedule an appointment! Sending positive vibes that you find a good dentist that will work at your pace!!! Hope this helps!

[@thealex46810]

Teeth Talk Girl Wow! I honestly didn't know about the payment plans. Many other specialist I've been too is like , "Pay me or you don't feel better!" 😂😂 Thanks so much for the info!

[@TeethTalk]

Yes! I believe the service is called "care credit" as long as you pay within a year there's no interest - at least in my area. Look into it! Glad to help.

[@enargins]

It's only going to get worse as you get older. Get it taken care of now. There are dental discount programs, like Careington, which cost about $8 a month and get you discounted prices at one of their dentists. It's what I do. Saves me hundreds of dollars.

[@jamescarter2013]

This woman has great character

[@zhbvenkhoReload]

I like your sense of humor

[@TeethTalk]

THANK YOU for that! :)

[@VapeKidJr]

I have a permanent “bar” behind my front teeth. It keeps accumulating calculus but I can’t find a way to remove at home. Is a scaler appropriate for this?

[@TeethTalk]

no scalers at home! there are ways to prevent plaque before it turns into calc. here's my video that goes over how to clean permanent retainers at home -- hope this helps: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d6TUpWewjt6IrrM

[@VapeKidJr]

@@TeethTalk thank you im just having trouble reaching it or dislodging it with anything

[@anthonyb2990]

It’s really annoying because I can feel with the tip of my tongue something that’s behind my lower front teeth where the salvation gland is and so I assume it’s tartar. But it’s weird because I had my teeth cleaned literally a month ago and I’ve been brushing twice a day and specifically flossing that area.. maybe it’s not tartar but I’m not sure what else it could be.

[@brookeganieany4938]

So how come OHP Healthcare only covers one cleaning a year...

[@shankar3950]

Can I use a plaque rinse right after I brush or should I rinse before I brush? Thank you..

[@lucky4u359]

Is it fare to go for scaling within three month???? 🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@TeethTalk]

Yes - some patients will benefit from getting more frequent cleanings, such as every 4 months or every 3 months. Hope this helps!

[@tbmdd]

I drink nothing but water. I drink a gallon a day. And I'm home 24/7 so I can floss and brush all day everyday but brushing too much is bad as well.

[@tbmdd]

@@nxivrse Yes, brushing too much can wear your enamel away as well and wear your gums away. Gums recede naturally and brushing too much can speed that process up and vice versa for the enamel on your teeth. You can brush as much as you want as long as you are very, very gentle.

[@tbmdd]

@@nxivrse Yes, if you have your own scaler you can remove it yourself. I'm sure you can find them for cheap on the internet. I've tried using floss picks and toothpicks and they can get some of the bulk off but a scaler is required to remove all of it.

[@chiefkc1306]

You are okay bro 🤣. That made me laugh hard. Brilliant.

[@Local.Floresters13]

You made me feel normal. Going for a clean up

[@missy856]

Does Plax Advanced Formula Plaque Lossening Rinse actually help lossen up plaque before brushing? I make so my plaque while I sleep since im a mouth breather. Is Biotène gel safe to rub on my teeth and leave it there overnight?

[@yellowhearts.mp4397]

Hi I have brown circular spot on my molar and I’m really worried about it 🥺 I’m not so much worried about getting a filling but the fact that it’s there it creating a lot of anxiety as I know that it will only get worse from here on out. Any tips?

[@TeethTalk]

if your dental office is not currently open - I would call and ask for their advice and recommendations for you regarding that tooth since they will have updated chart information on your individual mouth! hope this helps!

[@uranium5694]

2:42 LOL the blue face caught me off guard!

[@TeethTalk]

hahaha I used to love to play with the edits! just filmed an updated video about this subject! coming soon!

[@uranium5694]

@@TeethTalk Can't wait!

[@mardub7568]

Hi, i could use and advice if you could help me with some informations. I'm a smoker, i smoke aound 10 cigarettes per day, i dont drink coffe, i eat healthy. Every morning i use floss beffore i wash my teeth, and after that i use one of the listerine products to finish my dental hygiene procedure. Same procedure i use before bed. My uper teeth are in very nice line, but my middle lower teeth are not in line as my upper ones. No matter how much I look after my dental hygine, tartat aways appears approximately after 2/3 months on middle lower teeth, after visiting dentist for cleaning. I was looking into to try using baking soda twice a week to try and remove tartat. Could you please tell me. Would that be a safe way to try it, and if you have any tips that could help me, please share them with me. Thanks in advance.

[@rachealfaucher4520]

get a scaler for teeth from amazon

[@mardub7568]

@@rachealfaucher4520 would that work out for me? I don't want to hurt my teeth. So far i never have any pain or issues with them, only the tartar thing.

[@rachealfaucher4520]

@@mardub7568 well if you visit the dentist every 6 months to do cleaning and use the tool for minor tarter should be ok

[@mardub7568]

@@rachealfaucher4520 I'm afraid to damage my gums or teeth. But thx for help.

[@heathercurcio4084]

What would cause someone to develop subgingival calculus and need an srp verses someone go Develop a cavity. What is the cause difference

[@TeethTalk]

Great question! Lots of different reasons and variables, such as bacteria in your mouth, home care, diet, genetics, and more. For each individual case, you would have to ask your dentist :) Hope this helps!

[@mysteretsym]

Bruh cavities is cause by sugar

[@ninacardoza2005]

@@mysteretsym brush cavities are caused by bacteria!

[@NefieGanda]

Wanna visit the dentist tomorrow because of this😁😂

[@Kate-ui2js]

Does tartar removal hurt?

[@Sara-mc6jl]

i think that i have some tartar on the back of my bottom teeth, i have an ortho appointment soon so do you think that they can clean it off

[@MarleyJaxx]

Love your video, Whitney! Very entertaining and valuable all at the same time!!! Yep! Tartar and calculus are interchangeable but not plaque.

[@girlunderu]

Had a dentist appointment yesterday, all my teeth are healthy no decay. I really want to join a dental plan for 2 checkups and 2 hygienist appointments a year, but I have braces and have had them for 5 years so I don't think they can give me hygienist appointments anyway. Do you think it'd be sensible to just wait until the braces are finally off to register for one of these plans? As particularly as I've only just had my last checkup so I know there's nothing I need to worry about

[@girlunderu]

Am from the UK

[@inang1968]

I havent slept... Its already 6am... But i felt my gums swell. Its huge when i looked in the mirror... And i saw plaque around my gum line. I brush them 3 times every night but i still have them... I just had my braces and I keep getting gingivitis everyday

[@JumpingBamboo]

"has no relation to the math subject" I like how you integrated the scientific term for tartar and differentiated between the two! =D

[@JumpingBamboo]

Dental Hygiene with Whitney . I placed a couple puns in there...

[@oluwatobaolatoye6407]

lovely romance between integration and differentiation for a non-scientific 'calculus'

[@shravberri]

🥺🥺🥺👌🏼

[@noviceexplore8105]

Your videos are very informative. By the way, nice eyebrows!

[@TeethTalk]

lol thank you so much! Did you just watch one of my "things patients say?" videos?! ;)

[@noviceexplore8105]

@@TeethTalk Your welcome lol. No sounds intriguing, I will watch it now.

[@mocajesussaysdie]

Yassss sis!!! This was a HILARIOUS way to keep me engaged and informed 😂🤣

[@TeethTalk]

THANK YOU SO MUCH for this kind comment :) stay well my friend!

[@ferdoushihossain5922]

What are the black accumulation of dots called

[@_danila5185]

Hi! I brush my teeth 3 times a day. Is it a good thing or is it too much? Thank you 😊

[@sansaillama7409]

There is such a thing as brushing too much, but since two times is the minimum, three times doesn't seem too excessive. Another important factor would be the technique you use to brush your teeth, a light brush after every meal is probably very beneficial, however scrubbing your teeth will affect tooth structure.

[@_danila5185]

Sansai Llama thank you very much :)

[@_danila5185]

Dental Hygiene with Whitney thank you 😊 I use an electronic toothbrush so I hope it's fine

[@MrTennisman42282]

Jane Hibberd fluoride toothpaste is fine especially if you don’t have enamel

[@Kiv1880]

Love your hair. Nice color.

[@xo7dood]

"ooo nice" 1:03 😂 omg i miss 2017 ttg so much ❤

[@TeethTalk]

;)

[@ramyxx9749]

Its my first time to watch your video. I cant stop looking at your teeth while you’re talking hehehe

[@beanpack27]

Haven't went to the dentist in years

[@TeethTalk]

It's never too late to schedule an appointment :)

[@sammy9831]

hello everyone! can i ask if brushing my teeth daily can remove tiny black spots on my teeth?

[@Zoinks2344]

I have tarter and i am afraid of the dentist it hurts a lot

[@Haloking1212]

Is there an inside joke with this word formation? Cause you go crazy after that word

[@TeethTalk]

haha its a beyonce song :)

[@PlantBaePapi]

BEYONCÉ!!! Ladies get in formation!!

[@frostyboygaming8111]

I got a deep cleaning done at one dental office and 6months after I went to another and they told me I needed another one for double the price. Am I being taken advantage of bc I feel like I should need two deep cleaning in a year. I brush and flosh like come on

[@incarnatedguy7818]

That bird😂

[@HowTo5min-co3ni]

I need help right now I ended up been entertained after discovering I have some plaques on my teeth. That was awesome

[@malvikakunwarsen92]

Can anyone tell me the name of the song being played in the background

[@loumeli6672]

Whitney, you have beautiful teeth!!

[@unknown_7148]

Hey! Awesome video :) I always seem to have plaque even after brushing and flossing. Also I have tartar on my lower interior and quite a lot of tartar on my back teeth but I'm scared to see the dentist to get it removed what should I do? Will it be painful?

[@gojohngo106]

Cristiano Ronaldo Ask a family member to remove it...

[@unknown_7148]

Ah ok. Thank you for the advice :) I'll schedule a dentist appointment soon to get it sorted. Hopefully it goes well.

[@akhtarbashir7839]

Thanku for the beautiful teeth, talk and couple of exercises...informative aswell.

[@ajwhite8235]

Great video! It was entertaining and very informative.

[@TeethTalk]

thank you so much for watching!

[@abolisher]

Plaque can be brushed away.... tarter on the other hand good luck that won’t go away even if you brushed 10 times a day only a scaler can get rid of it and you need to take your time

[@TeethTalk]

you got it! only a scaler can remove tartar :) and it needs to be used by a professional to have it done safely!

[@abolisher]

@@TeethTalk going to the dentist Monday to have my teeth cleaned :)))

[@natachav9534]

2:15 not the birdie tho 😂

[@wem-c9f]

You are so funny doing face yoga with explaining tartar and plaque 🤣

[@askhowiknow5527]

I though that was my cockatiel lol

[@abbyschroo3562]

How often do you see patients with serious plaque or tartar build up?

[@sansaillama7409]

If plaque and the like are bacteria, there should be a way of eliminating them, not allowing them to colonise and build up. Edited because I forgot to compliment the video, great content and you were exceptionally fruity with the editing in this one.

[@sansaillama7409]

If plaque and its associated issues were eventually eliminated a dentist work would be limited, does this hinder the research done?

[@tofy40]

Sansai Llama or the

[@vickyb6588]

There is a way of ‘not allowing them to colonise’ it’s called thorough brushing and flossing 🙄

[@hannahe5769]

plaque forms because of bacteria. your mouth, just like anything in your body, has good bacteria and bad bacteria. if you focus on antibacterial, you’ll get rid of the good bacteria too. the best you can do is remove it with a toothbrush and floss. that’s why toothpaste contains things like fluoride, which strengthen your enamel, making it harder for the bad bacteria to penetrate your tooth and cause a cavity

[@lukecage3485]

@@hannahe5769 False. Fluoride is not only poison it can eat thru cement. Avoid fluoride at all costs.

[@bryceevans8340]

Man you got really nice teeth

[@purplelillyx9895]

Thank you 🙏 finally!!!! I understand the difference! 🙄... & I now also understand why I get it behind the bottom front teeth! I really thought I was the only one... thank god! I have a water flosser and I use it every day I love ❤️ it.

[@TeethTalk]

yay so happy to hear this! happy water flossing :)

[@xo7dood]

these vids are so cute! 💖

[@TeethTalk]

thank you for watching!

[@Heavenlyaniya]

Damn I have it on my lower bottom teeth & I don’t have insurance

[@cibdizzy]

technically everything is bad for your teeth. so just stop eating and you will have great teeth to be buried with

[@lifeschoice6235]

What about enamel pearls?

[@Freepalestine23-p6h]

I have a plaque at my teeths but one day i ran away from the dentist, then i fell, both of my plaque teeth GONE, then im fine now

[@kope6834]

Is my tooth supposed to ache/hurt?

[@ToothFairyGworl]

Saints you should see a dental professional

[@conjandysecurity]

How do you like your jump cuts?

[@captainhindsight4206]

heres me sitting here with a cavity and pretty much half a wisdom tooth at this point, havent been to the dentist in maybe 3 years or more. stopped brushing for a while not cause i didnt want to but i was super busy and just forgot most of the time. def need to take care of my mouth more cause this shit hurts.

[@chae1557]

You’re by far the least intimidating dental hygienist I’ve ever met

[@LakeGael]

My mother constantly made horrible decisions when I was growing up, so I didn't get to the dentist as often as I should have. By the time I had to enlist right after high school, my teeth were awful, because in high school we were homeless and struggled to have a proper place to do basic hygiene stuff. In 2012, I had a huge abscess tooth removed, my grandad paid for it (he just passed away at the end of October this year 😔), and in about 2016 I had yet another abscess that ended up falling out on its own. By that time, I was finally able to start going to the VA for dental (you don't automatically get the privilege of access to dental care, you have to have the highest disability rating, it's so stupid), and after the abscess fell out, I went to the appointment where they were going to remove it anyways. I think the dentist just removed the broken fragments left behind and that was it. I also ended up having to go to SIX different appointments in order for them to actually fix my teeth because they were so bad that almost every single tooth needed composite. It was horrible. I feel like a lot of these issues could be easily solved by universal healthcare, but of course, Americans will never be ready for that conversation.