https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:15:12 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/the-state-of-your-teeth/page/2#post-2449618 Thu, 04 Feb 2016 16:12:47 +0000 smocks 2449618@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I loooove going to the dentist. I have gone every 6 months for as long as I can remember. And my current dentist is really hot so that is even more incentive to go regularly, lol.</p> <p>It's like pulling teeth (har har) to get DH to go to the dentist, but I've gotten him to grudgingly go twice a year for the last few years. He's lucky he has good teeth bc his parent's aren't consistent dentist-goers. He has a lot of saliva (read: drool) but the dentist has said that actually helps protect his teeth. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/the-state-of-your-teeth/page/2#post-2449605 Thu, 04 Feb 2016 16:08:16 +0000 Rainbow Sprinkles 2449605@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I HATE HATE HATE the dentist. I haven't gone in 18 months, which my husband thinks is CRAZY. He is a very avid dentist-goer. He tries to get me to go, and I guess I should. </p> <p>BUT. I have never had a cavity. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/the-state-of-your-teeth/page/2#post-2449471 Thu, 04 Feb 2016 15:00:13 +0000 erinpye 2449471@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I went every 6 months my whole life, then moved away from my dentist and didn't trust a new one (I'm weird). So, I drove 3 hours to my old dentist right before my wedding, just about 6 years ago, and then didn't go again until we just recently found a local one, last month. Luckily, in that span, and with Hyperemesis where I threw up during 2 entire pregnancies, I only had 2 cavities, and my teeth are in great shape. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/the-state-of-your-teeth/page/2#post-2449467 Thu, 04 Feb 2016 14:56:56 +0000 fussygal 2449467@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LovelyPlum: So sorry you have to get those root canals! No fun :( Hope you're healing quickly!</p> <p>I didn't go to the dentist a ton during my middle school and teen years, but that always bothered me so I've made it priority to go every six months since I was in college. I've only had one cavity in the past ten years, however I'd love to make my teeth LOOK better. I have a few chips in my front teeth that bother me, and even though I'm a regular brusher they seem slightly more yellow than I'd like :bummed: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/the-state-of-your-teeth/page/2#post-2449421 Thu, 04 Feb 2016 14:35:00 +0000 yellowbird 2449421@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I really need my teeth cleaned! </p> <p>I just got my braces off last June and got two new crowns on my front teeth because of trauma when I was a teenager. That's basically the reason I became a dentist! Haha </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/the-state-of-your-teeth#post-2449327 Thu, 04 Feb 2016 13:57:11 +0000 Tanjowen 2449327@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My teeth are great, it's the gums that are awful. I have major receding around my molars, so I see a periodontist twice a year and a dentist twice a year. Someone is checking out my teeth every 4 months! It's pricey but I've managed to maintain and keep my teeth without having to get implants, so it's worth it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/the-state-of-your-teeth#post-2449319 Thu, 04 Feb 2016 13:50:38 +0000 TrailRunner 2449319@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have to go tomorrow for a cleaning. I know I have a cavity, so I'll def need that done. My gums suck so I'm sure they will say I need $$ treatments. I hate going to the dentist bc I feel like it's just a guaranteed expensive bill that we can't afford. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/the-state-of-your-teeth#post-2449307 Thu, 04 Feb 2016 13:42:28 +0000 Umbreon 2449307@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>As much as I absolutely hate the dentist, I go every 6 months. Other than a few fillings and a crown on a broken tooth I broke when I was 10, my teeth are fine!</p> <p> @DillonLion: I was terrified to have my wisdom teeth out too. During the consultation (not even the surgery), the doctor asked how old I was and I told him the wrong age. I was SO scared. It actually wasn't that bad though. I never felt any pain because I took my meds regularly (Switched to extra strength ibuprofen instead of T3's after the first day because I hated those). It wasn't fun to eat carefully (I was probably TOO careful) but at least it didn't hurt. Just wanted to offer you some reassurance! Mine were completely impacted as well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/the-state-of-your-teeth#post-2449277 Thu, 04 Feb 2016 13:20:46 +0000 Adira 2449277@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@DillonLion: Oh yeah - you need to just bite the bullet and have them removed! Sorry!! &lt;3 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/the-state-of-your-teeth#post-2449271 Thu, 04 Feb 2016 13:19:02 +0000 DillonLion 2449271@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Adira: One just came in this year (why now?) and the other three are completely impacted/infected/causing crowding. They definitely need to go. They can't even come in because they are facing sideways! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/the-state-of-your-teeth#post-2449263 Thu, 04 Feb 2016 13:18:01 +0000 Alivoo01 2449263@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So far, so good! I go at least once a year, but really try to aim for twice. No cavities! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/the-state-of-your-teeth#post-2449250 Thu, 04 Feb 2016 13:14:08 +0000 Adira 2449250@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@DillonLion: Do you NEED them removed? Or is it just a suggestion? Both my dentist and periodonist want me to get my wisdom teeth removed for the sake of making my mouth easier to clean, but all four have come in without issue, so I'm reluctant to remove them just for the sake of it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/the-state-of-your-teeth#post-2449241 Thu, 04 Feb 2016 13:09:37 +0000 yerpie110 2449241@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just went back for the first time in five years - I have dental phobia! I had a terrible toothache and well, pain is a great motivator. To make it worse though, the first dentist I saw said I needed three (!!) root canals. I got a second opinion thankfully, from my mom's friend who is a dentist, and turns out, I need none, just some fillings fixed. So, I'm in the midst of getting that sorted out, and then will get my first deep clean in half a decade. I hope to stay on the right track now, and get my two cleanings every year! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/the-state-of-your-teeth#post-2449239 Thu, 04 Feb 2016 13:09:05 +0000 MOMTOLITTLEB 2449239@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've always gone regularly and never had problems. I'm lucky with my teeth, no braces, 1 cavity my whole life. My eyes on the other hand are nothing to brag about, my vision is terrible! I've had glasses since I was 10. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/the-state-of-your-teeth#post-2449238 Thu, 04 Feb 2016 13:08:41 +0000 Ash 2449238@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LovelyPlum: that's what happened with mine. I had such anxiety prior to getting it pulled (and during). I hope all goes well!!! ❤️ </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/the-state-of-your-teeth#post-2449225 Thu, 04 Feb 2016 13:03:03 +0000 LovelyPlum 2449225@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrsrain: that is AMAZING!! What a great feeling.</p> <p>@avivoca: yeah, this is going to take forever. And cost $$$. But it's worth it. I know it needs done.</p> <p>@mrsjyw: I have terrible teeth, too. And I'm joining you and @hilsy85: on the implant train, too. I'm worried that they're going to be expensive, but it is totally necessary. My mom never got her implants, and she big time regrets it.</p> <p>@KT326: I cannot wait to get my silver fillings replaced with the plastic ones. The old white fillings aren't great, either, so it will be good to have clean fillings!</p> <p>@Meow: I am a recent flossing convert. I really rather love it. And YES to the electric toothbrush. It changes everything!</p> <p>@JoJoGirl: @blackbird: yeah, I wouldn't recommend waiting so long. But it will be good to have a fresh mouth when I'm done.</p> <p>@ash: I'm joining you on the tooth-that-had-a-root-canal-that-now-needs-pulled train. I went in today, only to find that it was infected, and now I'm going back tomorrow to get it pulled. Awesome. :bummed: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/the-state-of-your-teeth#post-2449156 Thu, 04 Feb 2016 12:27:45 +0000 Meow 2449156@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I brush twice a day and floss once. I wasn't a regular flosser till I was in my mid 20s. Up until then I didn't realize the stuff on my teeth was actually tarter and I remember the dentist being grossed out (not overtly but I could tell) at all the buildup. Now when I see that same yellowish tarter on people's teeth, it's the grossest thing to me. Which helps me to stay on top of my own flossing/brushing as well. Not that I'm looking for it or anything but it's very obvious when people speak and smile.<br /> I didn't realize how much flossing made a difference cause I didn't know how to do it properly/it was annoying. Once I did it properly and saw all the gunk that comes out, I absolutely cannot stand to not floss before brushing. Like I'd rather floss and not brush then brush without flossing if I only had time to do one or the other.</p> <p>Electric toothbrush also helps, my teeth and mouth feel much cleaner (less slimy/plaque-y) after brushing with that than a manual toothbrush. I get the Phillips Sonicare EasyClean from drugstore.com when they're offering 20% off or $15 off type of sales, comes out to about $60. Mine just died after 2.5 years but it was two days after the warranty expired so Phillips gave me some leeway and is shipping me a free replacement.</p> <p>I don't like dentist appts cause the wait times are so long even with having appt slots.. But LOVE how clean my teeth is after a cleaning. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/the-state-of-your-teeth#post-2449146 Thu, 04 Feb 2016 12:17:38 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 2449146@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm going for a cleaning today. I go every six months. We have great dental insurance and it costs $0 for a cleaning. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/the-state-of-your-teeth#post-2449144 Thu, 04 Feb 2016 12:16:49 +0000 artsyfartsy 2449144@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Charm54: Haha! DH and I both have to go tomorrow and we're taking T to the babysitter's for the full day. I can't wait for my "break". </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/the-state-of-your-teeth#post-2449137 Thu, 04 Feb 2016 12:15:53 +0000 artsyfartsy 2449137@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our insurance sucks but they provide awesome dental coverage, so we go every 6 months on schedule. I've never had any cavities so it's usually a pleasant visit. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/the-state-of-your-teeth#post-2449129 Thu, 04 Feb 2016 12:11:59 +0000 KT326 2449129@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had terrible experiences as a kid (painful dentist, parents not really teaching good hygiene) so as a young adult I went almost 5 years without seeing a dentist. Big mistake. I then had to spend about $5k getting my teeth fixed in my early 20's. When I switched to a better dentist he fixed both crowns the other dentist screwed up on (yay for another $2k). Since then I go every 6 months and I've only had one new cavity in the last 4 years. I finally got all of my old silver fillings replaced with white. </p> <p>Having the right dentist and hygienist certainly helps! We love our office and everyone is so friendly. They talk about (my lack of) flossing but don't give me a hard time about it like my previous dentist did. </p> <p>I have some wisdom teeth that need to be taken out, I keep procrastinating on it. And my dentist wants me to get braces because I have an under-bite but I would have to have jaw surgery to completely correct it, not sure I want to go through that! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/the-state-of-your-teeth#post-2449088 Thu, 04 Feb 2016 11:58:50 +0000 SweetCaroline 2449088@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Really good, but I have jaw issues so I'm working on that </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/the-state-of-your-teeth#post-2448950 Thu, 04 Feb 2016 10:55:40 +0000 MrsSCB 2448950@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did not go to the dentist for about four years because of crappy insurance and not much money. Since a couple of years ago, when I got good insurance, I've been going every six months, though. Just went last week! And my next appointment is in four months because I discovered my dentist does a free extra cleaning for moms-to-be, which is nice of them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/the-state-of-your-teeth#post-2448946 Thu, 04 Feb 2016 10:54:28 +0000 Charm54 2448946@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm currently sitting in the dentist waiting room waiting for a cleaning. I hate the dentist, but since I'm kidless it almost feels like a relaxing trip to the spa :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/the-state-of-your-teeth#post-2448945 Thu, 04 Feb 2016 10:53:22 +0000 snowjewelz 2448945@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did, since it's covered by insurance to go twice a year! </p> <p>But since giving birth over a year ago, I've only gone once! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/the-state-of-your-teeth#post-2448875 Thu, 04 Feb 2016 10:26:36 +0000 Chillybear 2448875@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I religiously go to the dentist every 6 months.... I didnt have my first cavity until i was 16 and its been down hill from there. That cavity ended up needing a root canal. More recently I had a cavity filled about a month ago but now I'm having more pain on that side of my mouth but a lower tooth and one of my filled teeth needs a crown </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/the-state-of-your-teeth#post-2448859 Thu, 04 Feb 2016 10:19:30 +0000 mrsjd 2448859@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes! My stepdad and stepbrother are dentists (although I can't go to them because I live far). My husband is a psycho about dental hygiene. He flosses at least twice a day. I floss once a day and go to the dentist every six months. Flossing is critical!!!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/the-state-of-your-teeth#post-2448834 Thu, 04 Feb 2016 10:09:22 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2448834@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I get my teeth cleaned every 3 months and brush daily. Floss is not my friend. My teeth are a bit dingy due to years of coffee drinking. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/the-state-of-your-teeth#post-2448829 Thu, 04 Feb 2016 10:07:06 +0000 SugarplumsMom 2448829@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just canceled a routine deep cleaning. I hate dentists and I'm not TTC, so I have no motivation to endure the pain! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/the-state-of-your-teeth#post-2448823 Thu, 04 Feb 2016 10:02:53 +0000 DillonLion 2448823@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had a bunch of work done last year (tons of fillings and a root canal that I've been putting off.) I go every 6 months for cleanings/check ups. </p> <p>The worst thing I still have looming is I need to get my wisdom teeth removed and I am so petrified to have it done. I went for one consult already but can't bite the bullet to make the appointment. </p>