When do you go to the Dentist?

Hey AmericanWoman, well the truth is for me I HAVE to go to the dentist. I even went without insurance before. I just love the dentist, and I love my teeth because they're the first thing people see. I brush my teeth usually twice a day, I floss and rince, too. I hate tooth pain so that's why I love my dentist so much

Up until about 5 years ago I only went when I had an issue with a bad tooth. Then I moved to a new town that has a dentist that specializes in people with dental fear. I wasn't having any pain, but wanted to have a thorough cleaning and have any problems that I might have corrected. It took me about a month to get the courage just to make the appointment. I'm so glad I went. My dentist is wonderful--I ended up needing 4 fillings. She said we can do them all at once or one at a time. I opted to do one on the first visit. Then I returned the following week for a cleaning. Then the next week I had filling number 2 and then the following week I was comfortable enough to have the last two done. Now I go religiously every 6 months for a cleaning and I haven't had any new cavaties to report since. I do however need to see an oral surgeon for wisdom tooth removal. I'm building up the courage for that.

Right now, I have insurance and I go fairly regularly. I will also go if I have a serious problem. When I didn't have insurance, I rarely went and as a result, I had several cavities to fill. Once, I had a bad toothache that I just put up with until the enamel on the tooth decayed so bad that it broke off. Then, I needed a crown. I also brush and floss twice a day. If you can't afford to go to the dentist, then I would say to people to at least brush and floss.

I go when I can't take the pain anymore. I would like to go on a regular basis, but its just so expensive. Even with insurance its still expensive. I brush my teeth everyday as well. Now my kids on the other hand go on a regular basis. they have medicaid and that helps. I really want them to stay in the habit of having good teeth.

well friend i completely agree with you.I go to the dentist only when i am not able to bear the pain or when it becomes difficult for me to chew.Well honestly speaking i hate going to either a doctor or the dentists.

I used to wait till I couldnt stand the pain no more but after my last ordeal I go at least once a year my teeth used to be very pretty till a few years back when I had my Jaw broke and Now my teeth I hate them lol but at least once a year in this house for everyone

Sadly havent been to dentist in my like 5-7 years