Dentist Visit

On Tuesday I had my very first trip to the dentist.  Yes, my very first dentist visit in my 27 years of life.  Amazing huh?

The verdict?  All good!  No fillings, no rotten teeth, not a single problem at all.  Apart from the fact that my wisdoms need to come out soon.

Ms Dentist gave me a calculus clean (funny term!) which according to Wikipedia is also known as tartar.  It is a form of hardened dental plaque. It is caused by the continual accumulation of minerals from saliva on plaque on the teeth. Its rough surface provides an ideal medium for further plaque formation, threatening the health of the gingiva.

Brushing and flossing can remove plaque from which calculus forms; however, once formed, it is too hard and firmly attached to be removed with a toothbrush. Calculus buildup can be professionally removed with ultrasonic tools and specialized sharp instruments during a dental visit.


And that is what she did.  For about au$115.


X-rays on each side cost me au$42 each and a fluoride treament au$33.  The visit itself was au$65.  So altogether au$297 which isn't too bad considering I walked out with cleaner teeth instead of just my gums.

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Naturally Ant is very jealous.  Not of my dentist visit but the fact that I didn't need anything done.