Last month, when I went to the dentist, the hygienist apologetically told me they were out of toothbrushes and that I was "welcome to drop in next week to pick one up".
I told her not to worry about it.
Bill went to the dentist this morning and was not even offered a toothbrush at all at the end of his cleaning. He was offered the extra cost fluoride treatment, however.
It seems that the economic slump is hitting our dentist, too. When I was there and told them I had a teeth grinding problem at night, he got all excited for a moment talking about casting a mold for a custom fit tooth guard for me to wear at night. He looked quite crestfallen when I said I would prefer to try one of the inexpensive over the counter varieties first. After assuring me that he understood the economic reason I had given him, he then told me that he has had a decline in patients lately. It seems that even with their dental plans, some people are simply neglecting dental work to save money.
While I sympathize with my dentist's dilemma, I am also very thankful for my family's good teeth! My kids have never had a cavity in their lives (because they got their father's teeth), and I haven't had one in years due to diligence!
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