I somewhat remember going to the dentist’s office somewhat frequently when I was in my early elementary years. We’d go often enough for me to recall the layout of the office and who the staff was. What’s funny though is that we stopped going after that for quite some time. In fact, I hadn’t been to the dentist again in over a decade. When I told that to people recently, they were quite shocked it had been that long. For me and my family, though, it wasn’t that big of a deal to be honest. But looking back now, it really was a big deal. While I understand my parents didn’t want to take us because they didn’t have dental insurance and found it to be a bit expensive, I still think they should’ve taken us at least once a year for basic cleanings just to make sure nothing major was wrong with our teeth. What’s weird is now I’m not overly keen on visiting the dentist because I was never in a somewhat routine habit of going before. But it’s one of those things that I know I need and something I even want to do. But sometimes I ask myself why the bi-annual scheduling of visits? Why is that the prescribed amount in a year for going to your dentist? Cleaning So maybe you don’t actually have gum disease or cavities or crooked teeth. Maybe your teeth are quite great for your age and you’re proud of them. You still should visit your dentist for routine cleanings in order for them to get the bits of plaque you can’t quite get without their expertise. They can floss better than you and even give your pearly whites a quick polish once they’re done. There’s no clean like exiting a dentist’s office and feeling like every single little spot on your teeth is squeaky clean. Finding other issues Yes, you can identify a cavity or gum disease on your own, but what happens when you usually see those things? You end up shrugging it off thinking “I’ll make it to the dentist soon.” When the dentist sees those things, though, they take initiative and right the problem then and there if possible.
Even if you think it’s too expensive to visit your dentist, talk to them about that concern. They’ll work with you to make sure you can still visit them often enough to keep on top of your dental health.
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