Does anyone NOT regularly go to the dentist, but have good teeth?

[powwka]

I'm scheduled for another checkup but I hate the dentist. I have a bad history with cavities, but it has gotten better. The last few times they have just put my teeth on "watch", and I think I had one cavity. So basically they are supposed to be watching those certain teeth to see if a cavity forms.
But I don't want to go. Sooooo what should I do?

 

[FoBoT]

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you should have 2 dental checkups per year

 

[KillerCharlie]

I've never had a cavity and a couple years ago my dentist said I could only go once per year instead of twice as long as my teeth stay this way.

You, however, should go. Is it really that bad or are you really that lazy? An hour at the dentist now could save you tons of pain and money in the long run.

 

[powwka]

Originally posted by: KillerCharlie
I've never had a cavity and a couple years ago my dentist said I could only go once per year instead of twice as long as my teeth stay this way.

You, however, should go. Is it really that bad or are you really that lazy? An hour at the dentist now could save you tons of pain and money in the long run.

Well I have no insurance right now, and I just hate getting shots if I have cavities.

 

[fstime]

Twice a year.

IMO there is nothing wrong with once a year....

 

[JS80]

i never went until i got a job and dental insurance and i have perfect teeth.

 

[mercanucaribe]

Originally posted by: FoBoT
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you should have 2 dental checkups per year

And who told you that?

 

[KarmaPolice]

i had braces as a kid..they arnt perfect but not bad. I go like once every year to two years now and i have no cavities and such..

 

[Xyclone]

There's nothing wrong with going if you have a good dentist. My dentist is virtually painless, and I haven't had cavities since I was a little kid.

 

[ultimatebob]

Originally posted by: mercanucaribe

Originally posted by: FoBoT
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you should have 2 dental checkups per year

And who told you that?

Probably a dentist who had a boat payment due 🙂 I only get mine cleaned once a year, and they're in good shape.

 

[LordMorpheus]

i just went to the dentist for the first time in about 3 years a week ago.

My teeth are in great shape.

 

[potato28]

Nope, no cavities but my teeth are horrable.

 

[blurredvision]

Originally posted by: mercanucaribe

Originally posted by: FoBoT
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you should have 2 dental checkups per year

And who told you that?

That's always been the rule around my parts. Hell, any dental insurance I've ever seen always includes 2 "free" checkups each year.

 

[kmrivers]

I have great teeth. Probably havent been to the dentist in 5 or 6 years.

 

[Fritzo]

I only go when I have a problem. However, due to using a Sonicare toothbrush twice a day + Listerine, I have perfectly healthy teeth and gums. The dentist comments on my lack of tartar when they do a cleaning.

 

[imported_weadjust]

Brush, Rinse, Repeat

 

[Kappo]

I hadnt been to the dentist in 12 years. I chipped my tooth and wanted to get it fixed. He said I had no cavities and that my teeth were in perfect condition.

As long as you have a slight clue about oral hygiene, most people are fine.