I used to skip fluoride treatments because I thought they were just for kids, but my dentist convinced me to try it every six months. Weirdly enough, I haven’t had a single new cavity since. Anyone else notice a difference after upping the frequency?
I used to skip fluoride treatments because I thought they were just for kids, but my dentist convinced me to try it every six months.
I used to think the same thing—figured fluoride was just for kids or people with tons of cavities. After my dentist insisted, I started getting it every visit and honestly, my teeth feel smoother and I haven’t had a single filling in years. I was skeptical at first, but it’s made a difference for me. Funny how sometimes the “kid” stuff actually works for adults too.
I’m in the same boat—used to think fluoride was just for kids with braces or something. My hygienist talked me into it a couple years ago and honestly, I’ve noticed less sensitivity and fewer issues overall. Didn’t expect it to help this much as an adult.
I always thought fluoride was for, like, little kids who eat too much candy or people with metal mouths. My dentist kept suggesting it and I’d just nod along but never actually get it. Then I got braces as an adult (which is a whole other anxiety trip), and suddenly they were way more insistent about the fluoride treatments.
Honestly, I was super skeptical. I mean, my teeth have survived this long without the extra stuff, right? But after a couple appointments, I caved—mostly because they made it sound like my teeth might rot out of my head if I didn’t. Not sure if that’s true, but my anxiety brain believed them anyway.
Weirdly enough, I do think it’s helped. I used to get these random zaps of pain when drinking cold stuff, and now that barely happens. Still get nervous every time they bring out that sticky foam tray thing (seriously, does anyone actually enjoy that flavor?), but if it keeps me from getting more cavities or whatever, fine... I’ll put up with it.
I still don’t do the fluoride every single cleaning though. Sometimes I just say no if money’s tight or if I’m feeling paranoid about putting more chemicals in my mouth. But overall? It’s less scary than I thought and maybe worth the awkward five minutes with your mouth full of goo.
Anyone else have nightmares about accidentally swallowing half the tray? Or is that just me...
But after a couple appointments, I caved—mostly because they made it sound like my teeth might rot out of my head if I didn’t. Not sure if that’s true, but my anxiety brain believed them anyway.
That sticky foam tray is the worst—I always feel like I’m about to choke if I swallow even a little bit. I get what you mean about the anxiety. For me, the cost is a factor too, since insurance doesn’t always cover it. But I’ve noticed less sensitivity since I started getting it more regularly, so maybe there’s something to it. Still not a fan of the flavors though… bubblegum is just weird when you’re in your 30s.