i am 38 years old and the last time i went to the dentist was when i was 8....my old dad (god bless his soul) once told me to never bother going because as soon as you go they start drilling and pulling and all sorts of other things just to make up the bill....my dad had perfect teeth before he went in just for a check up and then had a load of problems after that....that advice stook with me ever since....i dont have any problems at the moment with my teeth but is it worth going just for a check up.?
2007-10-25 08:09:03 · 51 answers · asked by raasbee 1 in Health ➔ Dental
Yes, you should go to the dentist. The dentist will help you keep your teeth healthy. If there is any problems that may arise your dentist can tell you that.
I love going to the dentist. I go every six months to get my teeth cleaned. I love that just cleaned feeling. I could go to sleep while they are being cleaned. When I had my braces on, I had to go every four months to get them cleaned, I wish I could still go that often.
My teeth also has the tendency to get cavities. By going to the dentist, he found out that my teeth are soft, probably caused by me being sick when I was a child. Because I go to the dentist like I'm supposed to, he became aware of that problem and I use a mouth rinse that he gives me to make my teeth stronger and prevent cavities. He would make a whole lot more money by filling cavities than he would selling the the mouth rinse.
A funny side point....I take very good care of my teeth and go to the dentist like I'm supposed to but I never to to the doctor for check ups like I'm supposed to!
2007-10-25 08:19:05 · answer #1 · answered by Rachel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would definitely go see a dentist if you wanna keep ur smile for life. Now i must warn you though that its been a while may be a little over due for everything so even if yr teeth are perfectly normal and have no cavity to work on but they still may ask you to return for more cleaning and that's normal. For the first cleaning for some one who hasn't been to a dentist for a while usually get a deep cleaning which usually is done in a few visit so don't be afraid that they'll find a cavity on ru first visit or load of problems and even if you do its better they find it right?? cus they can fix it before it get worse and they want to fix ur teeth so you won't be in pain too. So i know its gonna be scary for the first time but if you have insurance, i/d say please go as soon as you can. The longer u wait the more problem and the bigger problem leads to loosing all ur teeth so hurry before its too late:)
2007-10-25 08:20:53 · answer #2 · answered by Lala 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I recently went for my first dental check up in 20 years. The last time I went was when I was 9 years old.
I've got to be honest, I really was expecting the worst, but luckily, I had no problems with my teeth, but she did find damage to my jaw, from being hit by a car, when I was 10.
So no, not all dentists are out to make a buck, I should imagine there are some unscrupulous ones out there, but if I was you, go for a check up, if they say you need work and you don't agree, you don't have to have it done. It's still your decision at the end of the day.
Good luck. ;-)
2007-10-25 11:20:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should definately go to the dentist. Even if there is nothing wrong with your teeth it's always a good idea to make sure that your gums are healthy, have your teeth cleaned, and that you have no bacteria or anything else. The mouth holds a lot of germs. Staying away from the dentist that long is never a good idea.
2007-10-25 14:58:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The thing is this... Yeah you may go years and not feel any issues with your mouth, but you don't see whats actually going on under the surface. You could have all sorts of issues under your teeth, with your gums, your throat, etc...
Your dad was in a state of ignorance about dental issues, as most people worldwide are. And when I say ignorant, please don't get upset without knowing the exact definition of the word. People just don't know... You may never feel any issues and then one day you go to bite into something and your tooth comes off. then what, you want a dentist to fix everything. But by that time your whole mouth needs repair. Repairs that will be costly, time consuming, and painful.
2007-10-25 08:16:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you should go. They've done studies that support a correlation between a health mouth and a healthy heart.
I skipped on the dentist for about 15 yrs. I'm 37. I ended up having to go to have a filling replaced so I decided to get on the 6 month check up plan. After 15 yrs of skipping, I was fortunate enough to not have any cavities. One might think then why not skip another 15 years? I'd rather go regularly to ensure my teeth last as long as i do. Plus my hygenist is hot!
2007-10-25 08:15:51 · answer #6 · answered by trolleology 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its amazing how long you can go believing that there is nothing wrong with your teeth. You get used to pain, you learn where you can chew and where you can't, etc.
He had loads of problems BEFORE than that, but the Dentist forced him to deal with them.
Ultimately, unless you take exquisite care of your teeth, if you don't go to a Dentist they will start falling out and you'll end up with dentures.
You could have very hard teeth and be very lucky ... or you could be just kidding yourself trying to avoid the pain. Statistically, you are far more likely to be the latter.
I'm sure there are dentists out there who prescripe procedures that you don't need (just like Doctors and mechanics) but the majority do not.
You can either follow your Dad's advice or the accepted wisdom of the medical community.
2007-10-25 08:13:55 · answer #7 · answered by Elana 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh my gosh! GO TO THE DENTIST!!
I just got back from a health conference and one of the seminars was on dental care. They showed one lady that hadn't been to the dentist in like 20 years. From the plaque on her teeth it was starting to rot and deteriorate the teeth and the bones that hold your teeth in. And she brushed 2-3 times a day!!
The reason why they find all kinds of problems is that he never had the preventative care to stop all the problems! You should visit at least once a year, if not every six months.
2007-10-25 08:53:32 · answer #8 · answered by swimbike21 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is always best to go for a check up and a clean. As a fresh breath feels great.You do not have to have what you do not want to have done.Your Dentist is only there to advise you of what needs or may or may not have to be done. He won,t do anything without your permission. Also how long ago was it that your Dad went maybe he now has a fear of Dentist. Go and get them cleaned an tell your Dentist of your fears and experiences of your Dad. A healthy breath makes people want to get near you bad breath is horrible so have that check up every six months it won,t hurt and makes you healthy
2007-10-25 22:57:09 · answer #9 · answered by owlet04 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well yes, because i hadnt went in yrs either and I recently got dental insurance so I went for the heck of it... turns out, I have 4 cavaties and if I let them go they would only get worse and worse with time and cost more in the long run. Instead of fillings I would have to get a root canal or my teeth pulled because of the intolerable pain!!! I didnt even notice i had cavities! So, it is a good thing... I think you should, just to know what's goin on in there....
Also, they have new cleaning tools and its not as uncomfortable to have em cleaned...
Go for it!! You 'll feel refreshed after! And, the dentist does not lie about ur teeth =D
2007-10-25 08:14:45 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋