Do You Visit the Dentist As Often As You Should?

[GSMiller]

No, but that's because of the damn dentist.

Bastards won't quit taking new patients and won't work Fridays. Consequence? The last time I made an appointment for a six-month cleaning, it took nine months to get me in.

The not working Fridays thing really sucks if you can't get in on any other day during the week, apparently dentists like to think that no one has a toothache Friday thru Sunday. Thankfully, the clinic where I work has a dentist that is in five days a week, so most of the other dentists in the area have started working on Fridays as well. When I start working full time and get my insurance I will probably start visiting the dentist regularly again.

 

[teflon]

Every 6 months to year, depending on how busy I am and/or how lazy I'm feeling .

My oral hygiene is exceptional and my teeth are in great shape. I had braces from 13-18, and from 18-26 (my current age) I still wear my hawleys. I take great care of my teeth: Brush, floss, etc etc. I also stay away from lots of pop and sugary stuff..

How'd you stand wearing retainers for 8 years??! I gave up after 3 .

 

[119576]

I haven't been registered to a dentist in four years, and the last time I saw one was about a year before that, so five years ago.

 

[Melrose]

How'd you stand wearing retainers for 8 years??! I gave up after 3 .

I've got the nicest teeth I've ever seen (which isn't bragging I don't think since my parent foot the bill and teeth aren't something you can exercise) and would rather not have $3,500 dissolve into nastiness again. My Orthodontist told me I could stop if I wanted to but if I kept at it my teeth would stay in position better/longer.

I wear them (top and bottom) every night or every other night.