Yikes--not again!!

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Yikes--not again!!
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Fri, 10-31-2003 - 7:48am
I forgot about MY dentist appoinment for THIS morning -I guess the shock of Ds's dentist costs made me forget that I have a full-mouth debidement this morning.Its a DEEP under the gum cleaning cuz I have early warnings of gingivitis,,so I gotta nip it in the bud.I am concerned tho,my sister says now that these cleanings are linked to infections  around the heart-apparently the plaque breaks free and forms bacterial infections that can be fatal!!two of her friends had this done--and they both had problems from it.i am going to call nd see if it is the same procedure and if so do they recommend antibiotics for protective reasons??The cost w/ my insurance and co-pay is $65.00 so i dont know if it is just a GOOD cleaning--or a root-type scaling..Ill TTYL>>>>>>

MELINDA-HAPPY HALLOWEEN>>>:)))

"Mel on Wheels"    

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Fri, 10-31-2003 - 9:36am
Oh gosh, Mel, you've sure had it with dentists. Hope it's just a cleaning.

~Golly~

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Fri, 10-31-2003 - 10:02am
Oh My Mel ..
What is it with you and the dentists lately
Hope all is well otherwise :)

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Fri, 10-31-2003 - 10:20am

Mel....what your sis says is partly true.

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Fri, 10-31-2003 - 1:46pm
I didnt know you had a heart problem.How did you find THAT out?I wonder if i do..Well i got them cleaned-it was basically scraping and cleaning aroung gum-line w/ that sonic thing--I HATE THOSE!!They DID give me a topical gum number to ward off sensitivity.If I have a heart-attack well-youll know WHY!!I guess i wont be having TOOO much candy tonite..WHAT are YOU doing tonite?????

MELINDA-HAPPY HALLOWEEN>>>:)))

"Mel on Wheels"    

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Fri, 10-31-2003 - 2:07pm
I get one of those cleanings every FOUR months!
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Fri, 10-31-2003 - 2:12pm

Good to hear it wasn't too bad Mel. I ahve a cleaning coming up soon. Twice a year for us. Never any fun but necessary. I've spent my fair share of time in that dang dentist chair so intend to keep my teeth in good health! Have a good day!


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Registered: 03-27-2003
Fri, 10-31-2003 - 2:18pm

My insurance also gives me the 2 "free" cleanings..but it had been awhile since my last cleaning..guess the plaque was bad..altho I think

"Mel on Wheels"    

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Fri, 10-31-2003 - 2:57pm

Floss is your friend....and according to my hygienist, the Interplak electric toothbrush with the head shaped like a regular toothbrush (not the round one that spins).

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Registered: 10-18-2003
Fri, 10-31-2003 - 6:48pm

I didnt know you had a heart problem.How did you find THAT out?
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I don't consider MVP a *heart problem" ~~ millions of women have it.

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Registered: 10-18-2003
Fri, 10-31-2003 - 7:00pm

Hey, Judie ~ as I mentioned to Mel,

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