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I love my dentist. I haven't been in a while because I don't have dental insurance, and it would cost too much to go. But up until I became insuranceless, I went on a regular basis, and have gone since I was about 4 years old.
As a child I had several things wrong with me that required major dental procedures. I was in a bad bumper car accident when I was 5 years old and had to see a pediatric dentist from then on. I thought he was awesome--he had Pac-Man in his waiting room so you could play while you were waiting for your appointment, and he knew about all the little kiddie stuff popular at the time. When he would put you on the nitrous for treatment, he would ask if you could see the Care Bears dancing in the clouds. Despite the length of time I had to spend in his chair, I moved on to another dentist without any problems.
I wish I had the money to go, but instead I try to take proper care of my teeth at home. I know it's not enough. I know, from all the work I had done as a child, that there is only so much I can do by myself. The fact is, taking care of your teeth and gums well impacts your overall general health. I think most people ignore that fact.
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If I am not better, at least I am different. --Jean-Jacques Rousseau
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