Just got back from my checkup, first time through the dentist wanted to deep clean and pump an antibiotic called Arestin into two areas of my gums. Didn't like the idea so went home and did some brushing and flossing along with a rinse of dilute peroxide.
Second time through at a different branch none of the areas the first dentist wanted to work on were a problem. They wanted to work on totally different areas along with pumping the antibiotic into my gums.
I asked them if gum disease moves around from tooth to tooth, showed them the first report and got the deer in the headlight look with no answer.
Researched the antibiotic and it seems that the dentist gets it for under $15.00 per dose and charges $95.00 to apply it. The stuff can also cause allergic reactions, loss of taste and ringing in the ears. So much for having any faith in another branch of the medical community
. Cash cow and snake oil comes to mind.
Still a bit upset about a premolar that got cracked two years ago during a filling and decided to break apart a few months after the work was done. That had to of been the worst trip to the dentist I've ever had.
We are all getting older, just hit 62 and have officially retired instead of just being unemployed and laid off.
Looking forward to some travelling with my travel trailer, maybe hitting the Keys or wherever the road leads. I have slowed down a bit, not much out there worth getting my nose out of joint about but still have my health. After 30 years working in Dialysis I've realized just how important it is.
Peace
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