Who knew that pulling a tooth doesn’t have to require a crowbar!?!

And does anybody know, until faced with major dental overhaul, exactly what to look for when choosing a regular dentist?

I am 69 years old, and have gone to the same dentist for 22 years, religious about going every 6 months. I was golden, right? I still had all my teeth with the exception of wisdoms. I went to see him because I was told I had one questionable tooth, and was totally stunned to find I had a deep infection in most of my teeth. A bit of preventave care would have been wonderful, and when this all started, I even had insurance to protect my bank account!

Today, I have aquired some knowledge. i know a regular dentist only checks the exposed teeth, not the roots. I learned that teeth should be charted at least once a year, looking for teeny numbers, like 1,2,or 3. What a great idea it would be if all ‘regular’ dentists would send their patients to a periodontist every few years or sooner if pockets start measuring deeper, or maybe just as a part of regular maintenance!

I guess ‘better late than never’! As I’ve hear before, ‘Too soon old, too late smart!’

I’d recommend Dr. Dyer to anyone. I call him ‘Painless’. If he decided to retiare before I expire, maybe I’ll just look into spackle!

With regards and better looking gums,
Margie V. Gardner