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Brace yourself for a stern lecture from your doc and/or hygienist as to your tardiness, as well as a long cleaning session. Years ago, I used to be rather lax about taking care of my choppers, which is why I've had at least six crowns, an implant, and a couple of veneers, but now I go every three months for a cleaning, including a regular checkup by the dentist and x-rays during one or two of those visits. They don't let me forget about my appointments, as they send me text and email reminders with irritating (but effective) regularity. Fortunately, my Medicare coverage includes all routine preventive services as well as an annual allowance for other dental work.... your dentist asks you to fill out a new patient medical form
I've always been rubbish at attending the dentist. Not sure why but it's been about 6 years again. Sitting here now waiting nervously (again not sure why!)
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... your dentist asks you to fill out a new patient medical form
I go to mine for a check-up every six months, and I always have to fill out the medical form. What annoyed me this time was that I received an email confirmation of the appointment which contained a link to fill in the form, so I did it. Then the other day I got a text message which prompted me to fill the forms in, so I clicked it, expecting it to say "you've already done this". It didn't, I had to go through it all again. It's no hardship because I just click "no" to everything, just a bit irritating.
I've been this morning, as it goes, 9am appointment. Mine always says nothing while prodding around, though sometimes he'll have a bit of a chat with the nurse about something entirely random. This morning it was about watching the football. One time I told him it worried me that he went silent, but he said the time to worry was if he found anything to talk about. Clear round this morning, so that was a relief.
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had my first uk appointment a month ago since i was about 8 lol
seen a spanish dentist for about 3-4year but nothing before that , im 50 and no fillings so far
seen a spanish dentist for about 3-4year but nothing before that , im 50 and no fillings so far
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He didn't lecture me at all I'm glad to say. Well I was told off for excessive teeth brushing which is causing gum recession so I need to soften my technique!
Once every 6 months / year would be good for me. It's kind of like engine oil change intervals there is a happy medium!
My work package includes private health coverage so I will be able to claim any costs back also.
Outcome was decent enough considering.... 2x teeth at the back have lost a side so white fillings required there. And another tooth had a cavity. So one further appointment and all 3x filings will be done along with a cleaning.
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I had a gum problem just before the pandemic, managed to get in to a local dentist by a stroke of luck, as she is setting me up on the system she asked me when I'd last had a checkup.
Apparently "1989" was the wrong answer....
My ears are still ringing from the talking to.
Funny thing is when they actually got around to looking, the teeth themselves are all perfect. Gum was knackered but not a single filling or any signs of tooth decay.
Friends that go regularly seem like they are always having fillings and crowns. Makes you wonder.
Apparently "1989" was the wrong answer....
My ears are still ringing from the talking to.
Funny thing is when they actually got around to looking, the teeth themselves are all perfect. Gum was knackered but not a single filling or any signs of tooth decay.
Friends that go regularly seem like they are always having fillings and crowns. Makes you wonder.
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and then have to lie anyway
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2008 was my last visit and before that had a 197 in the date.... your dentist asks you to fill out a new patient medical form
I've always been rubbish at attending the dentist. Not sure why but it's been about 6 years again. Sitting here now waiting nervously (again not sure why!)
As long as I don't eat with side teeth I am fine.
The longer you put the dentist off the longer before you have to go again after that.
So what are the charges like now, I would guess I will have 4 extractions and a few root fillings.
In 2008 it was 45 quid max for the course of treatment, so that covered something like 6 extractions and a few root fillings that were replaced.
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ive been scared by a dentist at an early age so tend to avoid them like crazy
i was coming back into accepting cocain again, instead of being out cold whilst i was caring for my 2 children where i was assaulted by a dentist who ramed that spike right up that bad tooth and sent my up the chair at high speed fighting to get that dam spike out of my mouth all i can say they was lucky i had my 2 children with me otherwise he would have got it ( he got reported for it as theres no need to ram a spike into a sore tooth and another appointment made elsewhere )
ive had good and bad dentists the best actually being a lady as i have to warn them im scared of them
i was coming back into accepting cocain again, instead of being out cold whilst i was caring for my 2 children where i was assaulted by a dentist who ramed that spike right up that bad tooth and sent my up the chair at high speed fighting to get that dam spike out of my mouth all i can say they was lucky i had my 2 children with me otherwise he would have got it ( he got reported for it as theres no need to ram a spike into a sore tooth and another appointment made elsewhere )
ive had good and bad dentists the best actually being a lady as i have to warn them im scared of them
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Probably 3 years since I last went to the dentist. I clean and floss regularly and have no pain. My gums seem to be receding on one side of my mouth, so I can see my skull showing, but it doesn’t hurt. Can’t imagine there is anything a dentist can do about it either.I had a gum problem just before the pandemic, managed to get in to a local dentist by a stroke of luck, as she is setting me up on the system she asked me when I'd last had a checkup.
Apparently "1989" was the wrong answer....
My ears are still ringing from the talking to.
Funny thing is when they actually got around to looking, the teeth themselves are all perfect. Gum was knackered but not a single filling or any signs of tooth decay.
Friends that go regularly seem like they are always having fillings and crowns. Makes you wonder.
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got the receeding gums too , thing is are there any older people with gums like a 16 year old? im thinking its a thing with age same as going bald or needing glasses
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I've never went at the dentist till I broke two front teeth.... your dentist asks you to fill out a new patient medical form
I've always been rubbish at attending the dentist. Not sure why but it's been about 6 years again. Sitting here now waiting nervously (again not sure why!)
Then I've started repair here and there...
Stopped after an extraction which honestly would have been better to go at the butchers shop.
Extremely painful and an entire day bleeding and spitting blood.
Almost vomited for the amount of blood I was loosing.
It's been a year or two ago now, I have to repair other two teeth and I'm scared as I have never been at the dentist before.
And it's kinda true cause I have to change the dentist,he lost my trust after this extraction .
Another month and I'll have to go can't wait more time for that .
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That's part of the reason that I go whenever they email me to say it's due - I don't want to get taken off the list and have to pay for a private dentist. I had a scare when I booked the appointment - someone on FB had said that they were with the same practice and had been told they were stopping doing NHS work. Turned out it was just one of the dentists who was stopping - mine continues to do NHS work, so a bit of a relief.
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Just reminded me...I need to get my broken crown fixed.
I suspect I'm in for a telling off...it's been quite some time...over 6 months!
I suspect I'm in for a telling off...it's been quite some time...over 6 months!
"Long in the tooth"
