I'm having to have a periodontal procedure done on my gums due to my high blood pressure meds and made worse by the drying effects of my psych meds. I quite like the taste of Biotene which i've just started. I've also stepped up my hygiene and made an appointment to switch to a newer blood pressure med so hopefully this procedure will be a one-time thing.

Luckily i have a good dental plan and only have to pay $72 for this $720 procedure. Still, i'm not looking forward to it as it will be 40 minutes under the knife and i am a dental trauma survivor from when i was 14. I like the periodontist which is a definite plus.

I like my periodontist, i like my dentist, i like my GP and i like my new vet. It's a good feeling!

P.S.: I wear a night guard due to teeth grinding and that probably makes the drying worse. I resisted advice to get a night guard for years and i'm so mad at myself for that because once enamel is gone, it doesn't grow back. My back bottom teeth are so ground down they're flat and occasionally sensitive. Take heed!