My dentist says that using the treatment he gave me is enough and I don't have to use the Act or Biotene products (the Act stuff is bad too). My objection is more than it tastes bad; it makes me gag which is a PTSD thing and not something easily controlled. Getting dental care at all with PTSD is a huge accomplishment so I can't see adding something traumatic to my day.

Right now the dentist seems to think my teeth can be saved but I'll be spending a lot of money on fillings and require lots of careful monitoring. I wish I had a better dental plan but individual plans aren't great and I'm just glad I have one. My mom's plan actually allows 3 routine visits per year; she's on a managed Medicare plan that includes dental and vision.

I mostly hate the thought that soon my teeth will be more filling than tooth. But if I can keep them that's a big deal. I know dentures aren't that bad but I'm always reminded of my grandma. She wasn't vain at all but I took care of her at home for a couple of years, including helping her get ready for bed and I found out she wore dentures the day before she died when she woke up after not doing that for a few days and demanded her teeth. She must have gotten up and taken care of the dentures after I thought she was in bed. I insisted she be buried with them because I knew she'd be mad if she weren't.