Hi Mulan - I'm so glad your experience with the dentist went well. I'm still livin' after my root canal although the taste of the stuff they 'plugged' the tooth with nauseates me. I go in for a permanent filling this week.
Another poster said that regular check-ups prevent the deep cleaning etc. (glad for you Mulan cos mine was done the usual way- chisel, and was frozen via needle each time) Mine became so bad because I went through a period of severe depression. It's nice to say regular check-ups, but there are extenuating circumstances that cause putting off the visits. Another would be lack of money. Insurance only goes so far. Even here in Canada, with all the benefits etc. (and my hubby is an RN with an excellent plan), I had to pay a chunck for the root canal. I'm presently on assistance due to an arm injury. There isn't room to 'move'.
From now on... well, as of January when my insurance kicks in again - it's regular visits. What I went through this time will stay with me. Unfortuneately my kids are no longer covered as they are 18 and 20. THe youngest needs extensive work done and the oldest needs wisom teeth pulled.
Anyhow... Mulan - so glad your visit went well. I was thinking of you. (really, I was )
A fellow wuss
Mimilly