Listmates,

The last time I was at the dentist, they cleaned my teeth with a "flavored" cleaner.  (I chose the mint flavor).   Naturally, it affected me really badly.   I didn't think "grape", or "berry" would be any better in this regard.

Has anyone had a talk with their dentist on these matters, and if so, what were you able to conclude ?   Are there any unflavored cleaners ?

TIA,
Todd in Tenn.

My dentist's office is amazing beyond words. The hygienist has her own set of sensitivities - including latex- so for starters it is a latex free office. Yay! no battle there.
I was told that the biggest need for the "polish" is that the silicone really heats up and can hurt the teeth. That said, she has taken to being really fast with me and we skip it all together.

She's been very patient w/ me as I've been very anxious over the past 3 years w/ my visits (ha! shoulda seen me when I had to get a cavity refilled last year). When I came in 2 months ago w/ this diagnosis she said, "I've heard of that".

So... that is helpful too!

Rinsing is only w/ water and I'm going to try to remember next time to bring no flavor floss... I figure it's just par for the course and she won't care.
Kelley

my dentist keeps a completely non flavored polish that they use on my teeth as they know in have issues. it tastes like sand but atleast i don't havce stomach issues afterwards.
mikev