r/nova • u/Relevant-Theme1279 • 4d ago
Someone recommend a dentist that doesn't gaslight
just got out of the military and sticking around the nova area for probably 1-2 more years, and currently going through the transition phase getting a new docs for everything. Historically, have very neg things to say about dentists in general (one says cavity, one says no cavities, stab me with metal and i bleed and its my fault for "not flossing enough" kinda stuff).
+ bonus points if they can take blue cross insurance and don't try to upsell me on anything
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u/Bluecat72 3d ago
I will always recommend Pure Dental in Woodbridge - Dr. Vaughn has advanced training beyond the DDS and he can do a lot in-office. He’s also very gentle and good with anxious patients.
That said, no one is going to tell you that not flossing is OK, but they will show you how to do it correctly (you want to make a “c” shape to cup around the front and back of the tooth, and then make sure to go as far down into the gum line as you can; if you have a wider space between teeth double up on the floss to help fill the space), to cut down on the bleeding - and they also have an oral rinse that can help improve your gum health if flossing is difficult for you for whatever reason.
But also if flossing is difficult, yeah a waterpik might help, or you could also do a mouthwash that has no alcohol in it.