2 topics:
1) My dentist and why EVERYONE should love him. 
2) My new toothbrush and why i love it.

Ok, so how can I simplify this? 
A few weeks ago, I went to a new swanky dentist in Valencia (my former dentist, whom i LOVED, had left his office and I didn’t know where he’d relocated to, hence the new dentist).  The new guy was GREAT, spent 2 hours with me, state of the art equipment, amenities like paraffin wax whilst getting your teeth worked on….blah blah blah.  After the 2 hour consult he gave me a few recommendations: get my teeth cleaned, consider using a new toothbrush that they sell in their office and a mouthwash that they also sell.  Oh, AND, get $2,100 of dental work done on my top fillings…get them all replaced.  Huh.   

Last week, I went back for a cleaning and the hygenist used to work for my former beloved dentist.  We spoke of him with the highest regard and I learned where his new office is.  After my cleaning (she was FANTASTIC, by the way), I drove over to my former dentist’s new office.  He made time for me and said that he’d give me a 2nd opinion (free of charge).  Today was that appt…and now I am COMPLETELY reminded why I LOVE him.  He checked all my teeth and gave me his opinion: I only need 3 fillings done (1 new, 2 replaced fillings) instead of the SEVEN that the swanky dentist recommended.  The total cost will be $321.    Tran offered to write down the teeth numbers so that the other dentist can do just those.  No way!  I am a Tran Fan till the end!!!!  Tran is trustworthy and kind and a GREAT dentist!  I get my new fillings on Tuesday. 
God answered my prayers…my prayers of ‘How will I pay for $2k of dental work?’.  He answered my prayers with my beloved dentist from the past, Dr. Andrew Tran….if you need a dentist (for any reason), PLEASE do yourself a HUGE favor and book an appt with Tran!

NEXT..my new toothbrush…

So, the swanky dentist recommended that I start using a particular toothbrush.  I’d wanted an electric one for over 5 years, but have always held off…seemed frivolous.  After his pitch and the disclaimer that they can only be purchased at a licensed dentist’s office, I went home and researched it.  WHoa!  Did NOT know that this is THE toothbrush that dentist’s everywhere recommend.  Soooo, I beseeched my trusty friend Ebay and found myself a brand new Rota-Dent for half the price.  I use it 2 times a day (sometimes 3) and really do LOVE the way it feels/works, but I did not know just how effective it is until this happened….though disgusting, it was a great example that allowed me to really appreciate it… 
On Monday, I forgot to brush my teeth before I left the house (mostly because I used to brush them in my morning shower and so the new routine/electric toothbrush system does not happen in the shower and I seemed to be thrown off).  ANYway, it was around 9am (1st period  at La Mesa) when i realized I hadn’t brushed my teeth.  Other than my breath (which was remedied with a stick of gum), my teeth still felt like I had JUST brushed them (from the night before)…and that’s how they feel ALL the time.  It’s pretty incredible!  Soooo, though my time with the swanky dentist has come to an end, I am FOREVER grateful for his toothbrush guidance!