do you go to the dentist routinely?

**chataround** · 03-21-2010 04:24 PM

If not, why? Aside from lowering cost, is there anything your dentist can do to make your experience a better one?

**sourpuss** · 03-22-2010 07:49 AM

I go about once every 3-5 years. I'd go every year and get a cleaning and check up, but it's just too expensive.

**MizzHealth** · 03-22-2010 01:33 PM

Well you touch my heart my posting this as i recently have two sittings with my dentists. and that was continuous two days

And the answer to this is the answer of your post:
I do not go to my dentist regularly. I hate to go to dentist

lol no offensive with dentists but i hate laying on that chair, open up my mouth and what ever

but that is what i am doing now a day

Root canal treatment.

**maclhen** · 04-03-2010 11:20 AM

we should visit our dentist once a year to clean our teeth and check if there's any problem with it...we need to take good care of our teeth for us to have a beautiful and perfect smile...

**lisa2** · 10-03-2011 06:13 PM

I think going to the dentist is very important. It may not be the most fun activity, but it's necessary. I used to put it off too, but after one visit which required a lot of work (which probably could have been prevented with a regular checkup) I made myself go at least once a year. Now I have my family go for regular checkups and hopefully they will be able to avoid a similar situation that I had.

**ashb87** · 10-05-2011 08:33 AM

I agree, going to the dentist is very important. I recently moved and needed to find a new dentist in the area. My friends made the suggestion of trying angies list to search for a reputable dentist. With all the reviews and rating from actual customers, I figured this might be a good place to start my dentist search.

**Claret** · 10-05-2011 11:16 AM

I am at the dentist/periodontist at least 4 times to 6 times a year. I have three regular cleanings and one periodontal cleaning each year. I've had root canals, crowns, caps, bridges, bone grafts, tissue grafts and 4 implants. I am fortunate that I have great care and can afford all this work, but unfortunate in that I have to have it done.

The thing is, poor dental hygiene can and does lead to other health issues including heart disease. It may not be apparent at first, but will catch up with you in the end unless you are one of those fortunate individuals that have great teeth, gums and bone.

**Healthmom646** · 10-12-2011 08:59 PM

im a smoker and i have not been to the dentist in such a long time! i know its bad but i just keep pushing it off! any ideas for special treatments for smokers?

**Chellynn** · 10-12-2011 11:28 PM

I don't understand why you are asking about special ideas for smokers? I used to smoke, I actually used to be a dental assistant and smoke! I always hated the nicotine stains on my teeth, I used to clean my own teeth in between visits. I can understand not wanting to visit the gyn, but the dentist, the dentist is a piece of cake to visit. Brush, floss, repeat.

**Claret** · 10-13-2011 03:43 AM

As a smoker, you should be doubly concerned about not being to the dentist for a couple of reasons that I'm aware of, and probably some I'm not aware of. When you smoke, the excess heat in your mouth, the chemicals and nicotine do a job on your gums. They will recede faster and you will probably get peridontal disease much quicker or sooner than a non-smoker. Secondly, when you have your teeth cleaned and checked, the hygenist and the dentist will be looking at the roof of your mouth, your tongue and the inside of your lips and cheeks and they will be checking for ulcers and cancers. Many oral cancers are found in this manner.
Here in Canada a dental cleaning may cost between $100 and $150.00 - well worth the investment in your health.