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Flaxbee Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-30-07 01:07 PM
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When was the last time you went to the dentist?
And for what?

It dawned on me the other day that I haven't been to a dentist in 9 years. I realize this is ridiculous and that I need to go, but I've always had very good teeth (no braces, no wisdom teeth) so they've never been a problem to me. I have no fear of the dentist (not yet, anyway) but it just isn't a priority. Now, I go to the dr. annually, but the dentist? Eh, haven't made the effort.

I won the genetic lottery with teeth, but lost out big time when it comes to vision. I guess one balances the other out, in a weird way.

How about you?
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Pacifist Patriot Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-30-07 01:09 PM
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1. Great teeth, bad eyes here too.
But I'm still paranoid enough to go to the dentist twice a year. Last time was in late November. Wish I hadn't. After going to this woman for years and years she finally recommended additional dental work. Wants to replace some old fillings to the post-insurance tune of $800. Ugh!
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Shine Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-30-07 01:09 PM
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2. About two weeks ago. Standard visit: cleaning only
I usually go about 2 x/ yr.

I was overdue.

I've been blessed with good teeth, like you. No problems. No braces. I've been lucky.

:hi:
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Gormy Cuss Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-30-07 01:26 PM
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6. Ditto.
I must say that I really like the smooth feeling of the enamel on recently cleaned teeth. That's the main reason why I'm a 2x'er too. I was overdue this time because I had to switch dentists. My new dentist is great.
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azmouse Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-30-07 01:12 PM
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3. I'd rather not say.
But I was also blessed with good teeth. No cavities in years and never needed braces. I'm planning on going this year. I don't want to end up like so many in my family... with dentures. Ugh! :scared:
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fizzgig Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-30-07 01:14 PM
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4. earlier this month
i just go for my 2x/year cleaning.

i had braces when i was a teenager (which revealed a few cavities when they were pulled off) but i have pretty nice teeth.
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Courtesy Flush Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-30-07 01:19 PM
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5. I went last month
Get your teeth examined, and if you don't have any problems, go another nine years. The doctor spends 30 seconds looking at your teeth and charges you a hundred bucks.

I've been going twice per year for several years, and now I'm backing off to once per year. My teeth are very healthy, but family history is against me (though I seem to be immune).
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youthere Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-30-07 01:29 PM
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7. went last month for a regular cleaning and checkup.
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bikebloke Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-30-07 01:33 PM
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8. First time in three years
Back in December. They're really playing the insurance. They wanted me back in 4 months and said the insurance wouldn't cover it, so they'd code it different. I might go back next winter, but they can shove their predatory capitalism.

A previous dentist told me it was healthy to brush hard enough for the gums to bleed a little. Without time ever to heal, they became a wee infected. I thought my face was swelling with age. Now my ugly mug is normal again. I brush without as much force and swish my mouth with warm salt water. Fucking quacks.
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Strawman Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-30-07 01:38 PM
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9. Last time I took a three or four year break I ended up needing a root canal
I go every four months.
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twilight_sailing Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-30-07 02:04 PM
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10. Great eyes, bad teeth
OK, now that I am old my eyes are not good anymore, but in my youth I had better than 20/20 vision. It was great. Now I am blind as a bat.

Always had bad teeth. I swear, it runs in the family, on my maternal grandfather's side.

On the bright side, I think my dentist has a crush on me. ;)
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LaurenG Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-30-07 02:05 PM
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11. Last Thursday
Cleaning and check up. :thumbsup:
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Broken_Hero Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-30-07 02:07 PM
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12. December of 04
to get two wisdom teeth pulled. One came out nice/easy, the other...well, it didn't want to leave and put up a 2hr fight....
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AirmensMom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-30-07 02:39 PM
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13. Last month.
I go every 6 months like clockwork. I had to have braces and a lot of nasty stuff done when I was a kid ... and then wisdom teeth when I was 19. I fear losing my teeth after all that work. And I like how they feel after they've been cleaned.
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Mojambo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-30-07 02:44 PM
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14. Few months back. Had an abscess.
Edited on Tue Jan-30-07 02:44 PM by Mojambo
It got REALLY bad before I managed to get into the dentist. I was throwing up for like 20 hours.

The pain was unimaginable. When I got to the dentist I just had them pull it because that was all I could afford.

I'm still paying it off actually.
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