Dental checkups

[mazzywoo]

Hi all.
This isn't a question but refers to a thread earlier this week, which was about why people were having to go for 6 monthly dental checkups.
I asked my dentist on Wednesday if I could go onto yearly checks and he said no because I have lots of fillings. So, pesumably thse fillings could crack or disintegrate and cause problems!
Maybe that's one reason why 6 monthly checks have to be endured then!
Best wishes
Maz x

[boxtops]

It might well depend on the general condition of our teeth and gums - mine aren't particularly robust, so a less healthy mouth probably needs seeing more often.

[Tilly2]

I go every six months. I go in, sit down, two minutes later the dentist says, 'Off you go' and that's it.

I have had nothing done to my teeth for the last ten years or so. I do resent it but I still go regularly, just in case.

[boxtops]

Lucky you, tilly - I've got to go back for a filling next week :-(

[Old_Geezer]

In the past I've opted not to go every 6 months, but try to make it once a year; but me being me it's 12 months then about 3 of, "oh I must get around to it". And generally it was minor stuff or nothing to be done when I did get there. Over the past year or two though I'm not needing to note the date since the last check up because things keep going wrong and I phone for an appointment anyway. Teeth seem to want to move about and no longer line up properly, and they lose bits, are too sensitive, expose gaps to gums, etc.. Take my advice, don't get old.

[China Doll]

I treat dentists like doctors, I only go when there's something wrong. Possibly not the best way though.

[Euphemia]

Im (getting) old but unfortunately it's not the teeth the problem that is going to kill me off!.
However, when I go for a check-up, I always tell my dentist about any of my gnashers that may be feeling sensitive.

[TTG]

Not had any work done for years. One habit I did introduce was chewing a small piece (half of one stick) of 'Orbit' after every meal. This seems to do wonders for preventing dental treatment.

[mazzywoo]

@ Old_geezer
That's what my dentist says to me-some of my teeth are 'mobile' -I can imagine them wandering around my mouth in the night!
Maz x