First dentist visit in years

[UGetPaid]

I now go every six months for a cleaning and checkup - but had gone about ten years without seeing the dentist at one point. No cavities over that span, but it took an extra long time for the hygienist to do a proper cleaning that first time back!

[UGetPaid]

I too haven't been in years, but now I can, having problems with tooth sensitivity, been using Sensodyne.

Bshee, how does Sensodyne work for you?  I had a sensitivity problem as well and the dentist suggested Sensodyne for me. I used it for about 1-2 years, but did not notice much of a difference.  Then I tried using the Tom's of Maine brand sensitive variety and have been using it pretty much exclusively for the past 7 or 8 years. It works so much better than Sensodyne for me.

[snuggleycutejc]

Ohmy...thanks for the remind...geez no talk about teeth.

[linderlizzie]

I've got dental insurance and I go every six months. You just have to take care of your teeth, so I go regularly.

Went to another dentist in the interim for a root canal and a crown which they did in one day. One day! It was so cool. They made me a crown right there in the room to fit my teeny mouth.

[dwggs]

I used to get my teeth cleaned every 3 months after I had the gum scaling done but my finances have made that impossible for the last few years.  I have noticed that since I stopped smoking my teeth are much whiter.  I rinse with peroxide to help keep them white.

[santa7]

Wish I had taken better care of my teeth.

[mapiklfish]

Nope.  I used to go once a year but, it's gotten too expensive.  The last estimate my husband got, for his teeth, was $14,000.  I laughed and said, well, that isn't going to happen.  Mine would probably be close to that.  I have, at least 4 or 5 broken molars that need crowns and I, somehow, managed to lose a crown.  We can't afford to go to the dentist.

[fillfran82]

I haven't been to the dentist in approximately 10 years due to lack of funds primarily so I don't need as much work as I was afraid I would but more than I would like so.......................and it isn't cheap for sure.  WOW life is so much fun sometimes.  Do you regularly go to the dentist?

Hello!

I actually haven't been to the dentist in a while and I'm so scared to go. I'm afraid it will be a lot of work that needs to be done which will be expensive.

[braggin]

I have been going religiously every 6 months since I was a little girl and I am now a senior. Even though I take good care of my teeth, I have always had terrible problems with them, so it is cheaper just to keep up with everything dental that is going on on a regular basis.

[shasha2210]

4 years I aint been to the dentsist

[jkhanson]

I go every 6 months because I have insurance.  So far I haven't had much major work done. 
I couldn't get my husband to go for his two checkups a year even though we have insurance.

A few years back, he finally went and had some gum disease and a crown.  Luckily we have a Care Credit card so the work was put on a no interest plan and I was able to chip away at the bill every month using my HSA.

[nannycoe1]

I only go when something is hurting, I can't afford it

[brian8713]

I'd recommend going every 6 months. Even if you're low on funds, dental health effects your whole health, and there are lots of things you can miss even if you brush and floss regularly. Remember to floss everyone!! You have no idea how much junk you'll find stuck between your teeth.

[gaby_ro_2004]

No,not here,i cannot afford it.But i go once a year when i go at home in Europe.

[mrsmere]

Yes I go.  A dentist botched a root canal and a bridge and  I'm in the process of getting that fixed which is very costly.  He's now in jail for doing the work of a specialist without the credentials.  I think he watched youtube and decided to try some of that stuff and messed up a lot of people.