[SolidSnake84]

I started going to the dentist regularly again last year, after having not gone in 10 years.....no lie.

I had always taken good care of my teeth, never had any cavities, and my mouth was always ok. But i knew too much time had gone by, and i wanted to avoid tooth loss or gum disease.

I hated the dentist as a kid, because it hurt...they were so rough on the cleanings, and it was just generally horrible.

10 years later and things are sooo different. They gave me a topical gel that numbed my gums for the cleaning, and they use a water pick type thing to scrape off tartar instead of that awful digging thing.

Just last October i got a new crown on my front tooth to replace one that i got 10 years before from an auto accident. It's like i have new front teeth that perfectly match and everything is wonderful. It made me feel so much better about myself.

Not everyone's stories are good, but i was happy when i went again. Now i have nothing to worry about any more.