Dental Care

Waltham, Massachusetts
August 11, 2017 11:19am CST
Today I am finally getting my son to the dentist. When I was married, I kept track of my son's appointments and mine. After the divorce, I still did to some degree for my son but it got to be less after his dad and I started having relationships and my visitations would vary. We sometimes went to his appointments together but do not do that anymore. It would also depend on my work schedule which has varied too. My son's dental appointment had to be rescheduled a couple times and his dad and I lost track of him going every 6 months with everything going on. I am glad he will be going and I hope that it will go well. Have others experienced this?
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@much2say (55655)
• Los Angeles, California
11 Aug 17
I try to schedule the kids' dental appointments for June and December . . . that way they are both out of school and it's easier for me to remember. Hope his appointment goes well!
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@much2say (55655)
• Los Angeles, California
12 Aug 17
@melindataylor22 I think all kids have to do more brushing and flossing. My son had gaps between his teeth, but still he needs to clean them better.
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• Waltham, Massachusetts
12 Aug 17
@much2say I think that is true. They also gave him a timer with the sand going down that is for 2 minutes. I do not know how long I brush for but I know I take more time than he does and that is probably true for most kids.
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@kobesbuddy (78882)
• East Tawas, Michigan
12 Aug 17
@much2say Yes, our finances have to be stretched like crazy, or else they wouldn't reach!:(
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@Courtlynn (67085)
• United States
11 Aug 17
Hope it goes well
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• Waltham, Massachusetts
11 Aug 17
Thank you and it did.
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@Courtlynn (67085)
• United States
11 Aug 17
@melindataylor22 great glad to hear
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• Waltham, Massachusetts
12 Aug 17
@Courtlynn Thank you.
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@prashu228 (37524)
• India
11 Aug 17
Hope it goes well this time. I miss appointments most of the time
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• Waltham, Massachusetts
11 Aug 17
Thank you and I know my son's dad does that because he's not as good as I am of keeping track.
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@kobesbuddy (78882)
• East Tawas, Michigan
11 Aug 17
We have pretty good dental coverage and both my husband and I neglect to see our dentist, regularly!:(
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• Waltham, Massachusetts
11 Aug 17
I went through that when I was in my 20's and especially after I got sick because I am unable to open my mouth all the way. But I got my act together and have done better in my 30's. I got my cavities filled and get my cleanings every 6 months. I work with student dentists who work with my limitations the best they can.
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• Waltham, Massachusetts
12 Aug 17
@kobesbuddy It is so interesting how things change. I am glad that your teeth are reasonable after all that. It is a blessing for sure.
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@kobesbuddy (78882)
• East Tawas, Michigan
12 Aug 17
@melindataylor22 Growing up, we had little to no dental care at all. Only if we had a throbbing toothache, then it was pulled out. Now, my teeth are so,so, but I'm also 65 yrs old, so having my own teeth, I'm very blessed!:)
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