Unlearning the Baby Boomer Reactive Healthcare: EASIER Said Than Done
RedStone I had my thoughts on my current molar crack and the possibility of extraction (if things get worse) or a root canal (which is less invasive, something people are telling me to get). It made me discuss the reactive model of healthcare. Sure, we heard that health is wealth plus prevention is better than cure . However, healthcare was reactive. Who can remember the slogan back in school, "An apple a day keeps the doctor away!"? Sadly, that has caused people to think the medical field of any sort is reactive . In short, I must admit that "We've all been" is a common sentiment . I thought about I didn't go to the dentist in years. My recent trip had a severe prophylaxis that lasted for more than an hour—descaling had to be done along with fluoride treatment. The dentist refused to fix the chip immediately and chose fluoride treatment (which I must admit tasted nearly like candy, so I was told not to swallow), and told me to get a specific type of fast...